Sonatus · 16 hours ago
Staff Product Manager - Vehicle/Fleet Management Services
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $231K/yr
3+ years expSonatus is a high-performing company redefining the automotive industry through AI-enabled software-defined vehicles. The Staff Product Manager will work closely with OEMs and partners to develop product roadmaps, manage vehicle data models, and support customer adoption of Sonatus' solutions.
AutomotiveCloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Define and execute the product roadmap for the Vehicle Management System, aligning with customer needs, SDV industry trends, and Sonatus' long-term platform strategy
Own the vehicle data model and abstraction strategy, enabling customers to define, map, version, and evolve vehicle signals, services, and capabilities at scale
Set direction and priorities for adopting/improving our adoption of automotive protocols & SDV initiatives/standards, e.g. SOVD, XCP, CAN FD, J1939 & SOAFEE, VSS
Partner with product managers, engineering and architecture teams to define clean interfaces and contracts between vehicle platforms, Sonatus products, and cloud services
Collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to understand vehicle platform variability and translate it into scalable product capabilities
Enable internal product teams by providing stable, reusable vehicle abstractions that reduce custom integration and accelerate feature delivery
Engage with sales and marketing to support product positioning, customer education, and go-to-market efforts related to Sonatus' SDV platform capabilities
Stay ahead of emerging SDV trends, standards, and architectural patterns that influence vehicle data modeling, service exposure, and long-term platform evolution
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of product management experience, with a focus on platform, infrastructure, or enabling systems rather than standalone end-user products
Strong understanding of software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, including cloud-to-vehicle interaction models
Demonstrated experience defining and managing vehicle data models, abstractions, or platform interfaces used across multiple products or customers
Experience working with vehicle diagnostics, service-oriented access, or data pipelines from vehicle to cloud
Solid understanding of embedded and vehicle software lifecycles, including production, validation, and release constraints
Proven ability to translate complex technical systems into clear product direction, priorities, and roadmaps
Comfortable operating in ambiguous problem spaces and bringing structure and clarity
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional and external stakeholders
Preferred
Familiarity with emerging SDV standards and protocols, such as SOVD, XCP, CAN FD, J1939 & SOAFEE, VSS
Experience working with vehicle data specifications (e.g., CAN DBC, ARXML, J1939 or equivalent OEM-specific models)
Background collaborating with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers on vehicle platform or architecture-level initiatives
Experience defining APIs or service interfaces for cloud-to-vehicle communication and orchestration
Technical degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Track record of contributing to products or platforms deployed in production vehicle programs
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment while balancing long-term platform strategy with near-term execution
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity program
Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
Retirement plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Unlimited paid time off per year, 14 paid holidays
Hybrid office work arrangement/flexibility
Complimentary lunches, snacks, and beverages during on-site working days
Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
Internet reimbursement
Computer Accessory Allowance
Departmental team building and outings
Employee Referral Program
Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!
Company
Sonatus
Sonatus provides AI-driven software-defined vehicle technologies that reduce costs, speed time to market and deliver uncompromising quality.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$110MKey Investors
Foxconn Technology GroupTranslink Capital
2022-12-07Corporate Round· $75M
2021-07-21Series A· $35M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Chou
CEO and Founder
Yu Fang
CTO,CPO,Founder
Recent News
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