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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Product Manager - **Company:** HP Inc - **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,050.0 - $230,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Application Frameworks, Application Layers, Computing Platforms, JIRA, Linux, Middleware, Mobile Application Software, Scrum Methodology, Software Product Management, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Windows Desktop, Core Api, Information Technology - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3472079541&tx=FP3128FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 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 * Experience operating in complex, global, cross-functional environments * Experience working with modern operating system platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, or comparable software ecosystems Must-Have Experience * Led multiple 0-to-1 and 1-to-N initiatives with clear customer and business impact * Defined and executed product strategy across platform-level or portfolio-level surfaces * Partnered deeply with engineering teams on architecture, systems design, and technical decision-making * Applied strong analytical thinking to product decisions, tradeoffs, and prioritization * Influenced senior leadership through clear storytelling, data, and structured thinking * Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, competing priorities, and organizational complexity * Proven effectiveness in resource-constrained or fast-moving environments * Experience defining products or platform capabilities that interact deeply with operating system services, platform APIs, or device ecosystems * Deep understanding of modern operating system architecture, platform services, application frameworks, security models, and software lifecycle considerations across Windows, Linux, Android, or similar environments * Experience collaborating with engineering teams responsible for platform software, operating system integrations, developer frameworks, device services, or ecosystem experiences Preferred Qualifications * Experience with mobile software ecosystems, smartphone platforms, or connected device experiences * Familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Android platform roadmaps, developer ecosystems, and application models * Experience launching software experiences across multiple operating systems or device categories * Understanding of platform architecture, middleware, system services, and device-level software integration * Experience working with AI-enabled, cloud-connected, or ecosystem-oriented product experiences Tools & Skills * Agile Methodology * Change Management * Continuous Improvement * JIRA * Kanban Principles * Lean Product Development * Milestone-based Planning * New Product Introduction * Product Strategy & Roadmapping * Scrum & Sprint Planning * Operating Systems & Platform Strategy * Windows Ecosystem Knowledge * Linux Platform Fundamentals * Android Platform Fundamentals * Systems Thinking & Platform Architecture * API & Platform Integration Strategy Impact & Scope Impacts multiple functions and leads large, cross-division initiatives that influence HP's long-term consumer software strategy. Complexity Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. ## Description We are looking for a seasoned Principal Software Product Manager to shape and lead the next generation of HP's consumer notebook software experiences. In this role, you will operate at both strategic altitude and execution depth defining long-term product direction while driving complex, cross-organizational initiatives from concept through launch. You will partner closely with engineering, design, commercial, platform, and executive stakeholders to deliver differentiated, customer-facing software at global scale. This role is ideal for a product leader who thrives in ambiguity, brings strong technical and business fluency, and is excited to influence how software, hardware, services, and operating system platforms come together across HP's consumer portfolio. The ideal candidate has experience working across platform software stacks and understands the unique opportunities and constraints of modern operating systems and ecosystem experiences., * Own and drive the end-to-end lifecycle of major software initiatives, from early discovery and framing through delivery, launch, and iteration * Define and evangelize a compelling product vision that aligns customer needs, platform strategy, and HP's long-term business objectives * Identify and translate emerging technologies, platforms, and business models into scalable product opportunities * Lead deep market, customer, and ecosystem analysis to inform product strategy and investment decisions * Partner with engineering and architecture leaders to make principled technical tradeoffs that balance velocity, quality, and long-term platform health * Orchestrate execution across highly matrixed teams (engineering, UX, commercial, marketing, partnerships, legal, and operations) * Serve as a senior product voice in roadmap reviews, executive forums, and cross-division planning * Leverage quantitative insights and qualitative feedback to continuously refine product direction and measure success * Engage directly with customers, partners, and internal teams to surface insights, validate strategy, and influence outcomes * Mentor and guide other product managers, helping raise the overall product bar across the organization * Drive product strategy for software experiences that span operating system, platform, and application layers, balancing customer needs with long-term platform evolution * Partner with platform, architecture, and engineering teams to evaluate emerging operating system capabilities, ecosystem trends, and technology investments that can create differentiated customer experiences * Define requirements and roadmaps that account for cross-platform interoperability, device-to-device experiences, cloud services integration, and evolving user workflows