Blue River Technology

Product Manager, Platform

Blue River Technology$142K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years as a Product Manager with a strong track record in complex technical product launches.
  • Deep knowledge of robotics, autonomous systems, and machine learning technologies.
  • Experience with embedded technologies and software solutions for edge devices.
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own strategy and outcomes for Platform offerings or cross-cutting capabilities.
  • Build feedback loops with program teams and engineers to understand field constraints.
  • Translate problems into clear requirements and prioritize product backlogs.
  • Collaborate with engineering and design to deliver user-friendly APIs and tools.
  • Drive documentation, onboarding, and integration plans; ensure product adoption.
  • Set standards for production readiness including reliability and observability.
  • Coordinate dependencies to avoid duplication and promote shared solutions.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the United States.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in robotics and machine learning.
  • Participation in bonus and benefit programs.
  • Strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to join our Platform organization. We build the foundational components and cloud services that help internal program teams launch, operate, and continuously improve Intelligent Machines, without each program having to rebuild the same core capabilities. In this role, you9ll own one or more Platform offerings and/or cross-cutting capabilities across our portfolio (assignment based on priorities and fit). You9ll work at the intersection of robotics software, ML systems, fleet operations, and developer experience-turning ambiguous needs into clear product bets, production-ready releases, and capabilities teams actually adopt in the field.
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Work Location: Remote in the United States
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities

A combination, not necessarily all-inclusive, of the following:
  • Product Ownership: Own strategy, roadmap, and outcomes for one or more Platform offerings or cross-cutting capabilities.
  • Customer Discovery: Build tight feedback loops with program teams and engineers to understand real constraints in the field (messy data, variable environments, operational risk).
  • Requirements & Tradeoffs: Translate problems into crisp requirements, success metrics, and prioritized backlogs; make explicit tradeoffs across speed, reuse, reliability, and customization.
  • Cross-Functional Execution: Partner with engineering and design to ship iteratively-APIs, tooling, workflows, and user experiences that teams adopt and keep using.
  • Adoption & Rollout: Drive onboarding, documentation, enablement, and rollout plans; measure adoption and unblock teams during integration.
  • Platform Quality: Set the bar for production readiness (reliability, observability, supportability, and backward compatibility) and prevent 4it works in the lab4 releases.
  • Portfolio Alignment: Coordinate dependencies across Platform and program teams; reduce duplication and converge on shared building blocks where it matters.
  • Metrics & Outcomes: Define and track product metrics and use them to drive priorities and investment decisions.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Keep stakeholders aligned through clear narratives, status updates, decisions, and risk assessments, especially when priorities conflict or timelines shift.

Required Experience and Skills
  • 5+ years of proven experience as a Product Manager, with a strong track record of successfully launching and managing complex technical products.
  • Deep understanding of robotics, autonomous systems, and machine learning technologies.
  • Familiarity with the areas of perception, environmental understanding, machine learning, path planning, and actuation.
  • Demonstrated experience as a product leader in designing, developing, or managing embedded technologies and software solutions for edge devices or autonomous systems.
  • Bachelor9s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the capability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience and Skills
  • Previous involvement in projects related to autonomous systems, machine learning, computer vision, or artificial intelligence.
  • Experience building platform products used by other engineering teams - clear APIs/SDKs, documentation, onboarding paths, and a track record of driving adoption without mandates.
  • Familiarity with fleet operations/telemetry/incident or triage workflows / OTA updates / remote diagnostics.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and data-intensive systems (pipelines, storage, observability, analytics).
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and services for edge computing and remote device management.
  • Prior experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading product development efforts.
  • A track record of innovation or research contributions in the field of autonomous robotics.


The US annual base salary range for this position is $142,000 - $250,000, along with eligibility for Blue River9s bonus and benefit programs.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.

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About Blue River Technology

Blue River Technology is a California-based company that develops and manufactures agricultural robots and automation systems. The company's products include the See & Spray precision spraying system, which uses computer vision and machine learning to identify and target individual plants with herbicides, reducing the amount of chemicals used and increasing crop yields. Blue River Technology was acquired by John Deere in 2017, and operates as a subsidiary of the company. The company has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, with a commitment to developing technologies that improve the efficiency and sustainability of agriculture.
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60 employees
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Founded
2011

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