Senior Technical Product Manager (Medical Software)

Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, California, United States. Travel of up to 15% domestically and internationally is required.

Annual salary: $145,000–$180,000 USD, plus eligibility for bonus or incentive pay.

Company

hirify.global operates Cepheid, a life sciences and molecular diagnostics company developing fast, accurate diagnostic systems and tests.

What you will do

• Define and manage software product scope on quarterly and annual horizons in line with long-term strategy.
• Lead delivery of complex GenXpert software capabilities across Software, Hardware, Assay, Operations, and other stakeholder groups.
• Use AI in problem framing, functional decomposition, story mapping, acceptance-criteria drafting, and requirements documentation.
• Author and maintain technical epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria in JIRA and Confluence.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog across multiple Scrum teams, leading sprint execution and release planning.
• Track engineering release metrics and use data analytics to manage dependencies, risks, impediments, and delivery decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Software Product Owner or Business Analyst in regulated medical device or IVD environments.
• 5+ years of experience with Agile and SDLC practices, including backlog management in JIRA and documentation in Confluence.
• Experience delivering software in FDA-, ISO 13485-, or IVDR-compliant environments.
• Strong background in requirements management, traceability, and lifecycle documentation aligned with IEC 62304 or equivalent standards.
• Ability to work onsite in Sunnyvale and travel up to 15%.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience using AI assistants for functional requirements, acceptance criteria, ambiguity detection, and edge-case identification.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and developing software products in regulated environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a culture focused on belonging, continuous improvement, and measurable impact in healthcare.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) benefits for eligible employees.
• Bonus or incentive pay eligibility.