Product Manager - Edge Hardware Strategy & Enablement

Job Title: Product Manager – Edge Hardware Strategy & Enablement

Location: Remote - US

Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 + Bonus Eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards–based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are: 

• MOSA.ic: LYNX MOSA.ic™ is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), it provides a flexible foundation for building secure, scalable, and certifiable edge systems.
• LYNX MOSA.ic.AI: LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI to operate predictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity. 
• CoreSuite 2.0: CoreSuite 2.0 is Lynx’s safety-critical GPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems. It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
• Services: Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, and maintain safety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support, reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

Role Overview 

Lynx is seeking a Product Manager – Edge Hardware Strategy & Enablement 

to drive product strategy and execution across both our Edge software stack and the underlying hardware and semiconductor ecosystem. 

This role spans: 

• Inbound product management (roadmaps, PRDs, backlog ownership)  

• Hardware platform strategy and validation  

• Silicon ecosystem engagement  

• GPU / accelerator strategy and monetization  

You will operate at the intersection of software platforms, hardware architecture, and semiconductor partnerships, ensuring that Lynx solutions are delivered on the right platforms, optimized for performance and certification, and positioned for commercial success. The ideal candidate combines strong execution discipline with systems-level thinking across HW + SW + silicon. 

Key Responsibilities 

1) Product Strategy, Roadmap & Execution 

Own and maintain multi-release hardware enablement product roadmaps across Edge platforms (CoreSuite, MOSA.ic, MOSA.ic.AI, Linux). 

Translate company strategy and market requirements into actionable engineering backlogs balancing between: 

• Customer commitments  

• Hardware enablement timelines  

• Technical debt and platform evolution  

• Certification and regulatory requirements  

Drive roadmap reviews with executive leadership and engineering. 

2) Hardware Platform Strategy & Enablement 

Define and own hardware platform strategy across Lynx product portfolio. Select and prioritize: 

• CPU architectures (x86, ARM, etc.)  

• GPU / accelerator platforms  

• Reference boards and ODM systems  

Evaluate tradeoffs across: 

• Performance and determinism  

• HW Capabilities  

• Power, thermal, and ruggedization constraints  

• Security features (TPM, secure boot, roots of trust)  

• Longevity and supply assurance  

Own and maintain the Reference List of Supported Platforms 

3) Reference Platforms & Validation 

Define criteria for selecting and validating hardware platforms. 

Ensure platforms are production-ready and repeatable across customers. 

4) Semiconductor & Ecosystem Partnerships 

Serve as primary product interface with semiconductor vendors such as Intel, AMD, ARM ecosystem, NXP, GPU providers  

Align Lynx roadmap with silicon roadmaps. 

Evaluate next-generation silicon for: 

• Software-Ready 

• Security extensions  

• AI / accelerator capabilities  

• Lifecycle availability  

Drive: 

• Early-access engagements  

• BSP enablement  

• Joint validation and go-to-market initiatives  

5) GPU & Accelerator Strategy (Revenue & Packaging) 

Own GPU and accelerator strategy across the portfolio: 

• Platform selection and configuration matrices  

• Alignment with target workloads (AI, signal processing, visualization)  

Define commercial approach including: 

• GPU socket strategy, pricing and margin for Lynx 

• Bundled HW/SW offerings  

• Licensing and attach models  

Partner with Sales and Finance to: 

• Increase revenue per deployment  

• Capture value through platform alignment  

6) DTR Screening & System Qualification 

Lead structured intake and evaluation of Dynamic Temperature Range strategy and execution 

Assess feasibility across: 

• Hardware constraints  

• Software compatibility  

• Environmental requirements  

Define qualification plans, validation criteria, and risk assessments. 

7) ODM, Supply Chain & Lifecycle Management 

Act as product lead for ODM and semiconductor hardware vendor engagement. 

Drive: 

• NPI schedules  

• Configuration control  

• Tradeoffs across cost, performance, and availability  

Partner with Operations and Finance on: 

• Demand forecasting  

• Inventory strategy  

• GPU and silicon allocation risks  

• Commercial pricing  

Manage lifecycle from introduction through EOL. 

8) Cross-Functional Alignment 

Partner with: 

• Product Management – your team managing the Lynx software portfolio 

• Engineering – architecture, performance, safety, hardware enablement  

• Sales & BD – customer requirements, platform deals  

• Marketing – messaging and solution positioning  

• Finance – ROI, pricing, and investment decisions  

Support customer escalations requiring technical or roadmap clarity. 

What Success Looks Like 

• Clear, defensible roadmap spanning software and hardware platforms  

• High-quality PRDs with strong HW/SW alignment  

• Well-managed backlog trusted by Engineering  

• Strong semiconductor and ecosystem partnerships translating in design win 

• Timely enablement of priority silicon platforms  

• Increased revenue via GPU and platform-aligned deals  

• Validated reference architectures adopted across customers  

• Predictable release cadence with reduced late-stage churn  

Qualifications Required 

8–15+ years of experience in: 

• Product Management (platforms, infrastructure, or embedded systems)  

• Hardware systems, semiconductor ecosystem, or low-level software  

Strong understanding of: 

• CPU architectures (x86, ARM)  

• GPU / accelerator ecosystems  

• Hardware/software interaction (BSPs, firmware, virtualization)  

Experience with: 

• PRDs, backlog management, and multi-release planning  

• Hardware platform selection and validation  

• Semiconductor/vendor engagement  

Ability to engage deeply with: 

• Silicon vendors  

• System architects  

• Senior engineering teams  

BSEE, BSCS, or equivalent technical degree. 

Preferred 

• Aerospace & Defense or Industrial experience  

• Familiarity with DO-178, DO-254, IEC, or similar certification environments  

• Experience with GPU monetization or hardware/software bundling  

• Experience in controlled environments (e.g., CUI)  

• MBA or advanced technical degree  

Personal Attributes 

• Systems thinker across hardware, software, and silicon  

• Structured and disciplined in execution  

• Strong technical credibility and partner presence  

• Comfortable making tradeoffs across business and engineering constraints  

• Clear communicator who reduces ambiguity  

• High ownership and accountability  

• Effective in complex, multi-stakeholder environments  

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including: 

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options 
• 401K with generous employer match 
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays 
• Remote work opportunities based on role 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.