Location: Richmond, BC, Canada

Our Team:

Join Semtech’s AirLink Product Management organization – a high-performing team delivering intelligent, rugged, and secure networking solutions that enable digital transformation across critical infrastructure industries. We are building the future of connected edge solutions with an increased focus on software innovation, cloud services, and recurring value for customers.

Job Summary:

The Director of Product Management – Software & Services is a strategic leadership role accountable for defining and executing the software and services vision for the AirLink business. This leader will be responsible for shaping the product strategy and roadmap across the Edge-to-Cloud stack, including embedded operating systems, device and network management platforms, user interfaces, AI/analytics, and recurring service offerings.

This is a high-impact position within a rapidly evolving business, charged with accelerating software-led differentiation, enhancing the user experience, and commercializing high-value services. The role spans technical platform ownership, customer-centric design, and business model innovation — all in support of growing AirLink’s contribution to Semtech’s recurring revenue and long-term enterprise value.

Responsibilities:

Vision & Strategy

Define and evolve the long-term product vision for AirLink software and services. Champion a modular, secure, and scalable software architecture across embedded, on-premise, and cloud environments. Drive transformation toward a unified platform experience and recurring revenue model.

Portfolio & Roadmap Leadership

Own the product lifecycle across AirLink OS, ALMS, AM/AMM, APIs, and value-added services. Set product priorities aligned to customer outcomes, ROI, and technical feasibility. Lead roadmap governance and ensure cross-functional alignment.

Commercialization & Recurring Revenue

Develop and optimize pricing, packaging, and subscription models. Lead commercialization of services that enhance customer value and expand lifetime revenue. Monitor key SaaS and service performance metrics.

User Experience & Platform Integration

Advocate for intuitive, role-based experiences across the full user journey. Enable seamless onboarding, deployment, and management for customers and partners. Partner with UX, engineering, and GTM teams to deliver a unified software experience across devices and platforms.

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

Lead and mentor a growing team of product managers. Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and excellence. Serve as the primary product voice in cross-functional initiatives, partner programs, and executive communications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of product management experience in software, cloud, or IoT platforms.

• 5+ years in a senior or director-level leadership role, preferably in networking, edge computing, or device management.

• Demonstrated success in scaling software platforms and services in a B2B or enterprise environment.

• Experience with embedded Linux systems, cloud-native architectures, and SaaS operations.

• Proven ability to drive cross-functional execution and influence at executive levels.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, with a focus on measurable outcomes and customer value.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

• MBA preferred

• Experience working with containerized edge compute, OpenWRT/Yocto, or secure open-source frameworks.

• Understanding of federal, industrial, or transportation technology environments.

• Familiarity with telemetry, network analytics, or AI/ML at the edge.

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $150K - $190K. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.