HP
Principal Software Product Manager
$147K–$231K
Palo Alto, California, United States of America · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years in software product management or closely related roles.
- Education
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, operating systems, or a closely related technical field.
About the job
Leads strategy and delivery of HP consumer notebook software experiences spanning operating systems, platforms, and applications, from discovery through launch and iteration.
What you'll do
- Own product lifecycle, vision, roadmaps, and execution for major software initiatives.
- Coordinate engineering, design, commercial, and other teams; guide technical tradeoffs and engage customers and partners.
- Analyze markets and customer feedback, measure outcomes, and mentor product managers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, operating systems, or a closely related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in software product management or closely related roles.
- Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, customer-facing software products in complex, global, cross-functional environments.
- Experience with modern operating system platforms and platform-level software, architecture, and technical decision-making.
Nice to have
- Experience with mobile software ecosystems, smartphone platforms, or connected devices.
- Experience launching across multiple operating systems or device categories; familiarity with platform roadmaps and developer ecosystems.
Pay
$147,050 to $230,850 USD annually (base salary); additional opportunities for bonus and/or equity, amounts not stated.
Tools
Windows, Linux, Android, JIRA, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Scrum & Sprint Planning, API & Platform Integration Strategy
AI focus
Experience with AI-enabled product experiences is preferred; the role otherwise focuses on software product strategy and platform experiences.
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