Global Software Product Manager, SDK & Developer Relations
Global Software Product Manager, SDK & Developer Relations
Apply remote type Hybrid locations Cork, Ireland time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 142752
Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way.
The Team and Role:
Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to their digital experiences. With a broad portfolio of interface devices, Logitech’s leadership in innovation encompasses a wide variety of corded and cordless peripherals. Logitech is at the forefront of design and is creatively driving a richer experience for digital interactions. Our software applications, G HUB and Options+, empower users to customize and optimize their device experiences. We are evolving our software ecosystem to deliver more powerful, seamless, and scalable features across our applications.
As part of Logitech’s Software organization, the Global Software Product Manager, SDK & Developer Relations is responsible for driving the growth of our SDKs, making it the best platform for developers to integrate with our ecosystem of plugins for mice, keyboards, consoles and future products across the creative and gaming spaces. You will play a key role in defining the SDK’s roadmap, working closely with engineering teams, engaging with developers, and advocating for our platform. If you're passionate about building thriving developer communities and shaping the future of peripheral interactions, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Contribution:
In this role, you will drive:
* SDK Strategy & Roadmap: Define the vision and roadmap for our SDK, ensuring it meets the needs of both developers and end-users.
* Developer Engagement: Build strong relationships with third-party developers, understand their needs, and provide guidance on integrating with our ecosystem.
* Technical Evangelism: Advocate for our SDK at developer events, conferences, and online community, making it easy and compelling to use.
* Partnerships & Integrations: Identify key applications and partners that would benefit from SDK integration and drive adoption.
* SDK Requirements & Documentation: Define SDK requirements documents and write SDK documentation, leveraging GenAI, and working closely with engineering and UX teams.
* Product Ownership: Act as Product Owner during the agile process for SDK development, documenting user stories, use cases, and functional specifications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to the development teams.
* Feedback & Iteration: Gather feedback from developers and users to improve SDK functionality, documentation, and support.
* Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including engineering, UX, marketing, and leadership, to align on priorities and ensure cross-functional success.
* Community & Developer Platforms: Manage and improve developer resources, including documentation, forums, SDK portals, and communication channels to foster a vibrant and engaged developer ecosystem.
* Collaboration & Culture: Work in a highly collaborative environment, embracing open communication and shared problem-solving to deliver the best possible developer experience.
Key Qualifications:
* 5+ years of proven experience in product management, developer relations, or a related field, in a fast-paced, technology-driven organization, with a background in hardware and/or software.
* Strong understanding of SDKs, APIs, and developer ecosystems.
* Experience working with third-party developers, open-source communities, or software integrations.
* Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience with developer community platforms, forums, and tools (e.g., GitHub, Discord, Stack Overflow, Slack).
* Self-starter with a high degree of self-motivation who's able to navigate ambiguity and provide pragmatic solutions to problems.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills (oral, written, and presentation), with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Passion for creative applications, gaming, and/or hardware, is a plus.
In addition, preferable skills and behaviors include:
* Background in software development, engineering, or technical marketing, preferably for software and applications targeting end-users (non-internal tools).
* Previous experience launching or managing an SDK.
* Experience with gaming & computer peripherals, creative software, or automation tools.
* Worked with globally distributed organizations - international work experience a plus.
Education:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
* MBA or business-related degree a plus.
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