Ph3Company /h3pQualcomm Europe, Inc. Italy Branch Office /ph3Job Area /h3pOperations Group, Operations Group Product Management /ph3Current Position /h3pArduino is now part of the Qualcomm organization! Are you passionate about building strong, vibrant ecosystems that enable innovation at scale? Arduino is looking for a 3rd Party Products Product Manager to drive the growth of our global third‑party ecosystem—empowering partners, manufacturers, and creators around the world to build exceptional products on top of Arduino technology. In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of product, partnerships, and hardware enablement. You will collaborate closely with external manufacturers, module vendors, accessory makers, and ecosystem contributors to expand the universe of high‑quality third‑party products compatible with Arduino. You will travel frequently across key manufacturing and innovation hubs to nurture relationships, evaluate partner capabilities, and bring new ecosystem solutions to life. This is a highly impactful, outward‑facing role for someone who thrives on building global relationships, enabling partners, and shaping a scalable hardware ecosystem. Please note - this position can be remote from China or Europe with frequent travel between Asia/Europe. We are also looking for demonstrated experience in the Asian or Chinese electronics market. /ph3Minimum Qualifications /h3ulliBachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Humanities, or related field. /lili4+ years of Product Management or related work experience. /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3ulliA dynamic role in a rapidly growing company shaping the future of open‑hardware innovation /liliCompetitive compensation and benefits /liliA mission‑driven culture with diverse and talented international teams /liliPersonalized growth paths and a dedicated annual training budget /liliFlexible working hours and a strong focus on work–life balance /liliFor office‑based employees: ping‑pong tournaments, happy hours, rooftop lunches, and a creative, welcoming workplace /li /ulh3What You’ll Work On /h3h3Shape the Ecosystem Vision /h3ulliDefine and execute the roadmap for Arduino’s third‑party hardware ecosystem, supporting accessories, modules, kits, and compatible products /liliIdentify gaps, opportunities, and high‑impact areas where ecosystem partners can extend Arduino’s hardware portfolio /liliDevelop frameworks and processes that ensure quality, consistency, and great user experiences across third‑party products /li /ulh3Drive Partner Development /h3ulliBuild and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, OEMs/ODMs, and solution partners globally /liliEvaluate partner capabilities, product proposals, and technical readiness during in‑person visits across key regions /liliCollaborate with partners to guide product definition, quality standards, compatibility requirements, and certification processes /liliEnsure partners have the documentation, tooling, guidance, and support needed to develop successfully within the Arduino ecosystem /li /ulh3Cross‑Functional Collaboration /h3ulliWork with Arduino hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure ecosystem products integrate smoothly /liliPartner with marketing and community teams to promote new ecosystem additions and showcase partner success stories /liliCollaborate with operations and quality teams to support onboarding, compliance, testing, and ongoing partner performance /li /ulh3Ecosystem Lifecycle Management /h3ulliTrack ecosystem product performance using user feedback, market insights, and usage data /liliIdentify opportunities to expand categories, improve quality, or sunset underperforming ecosystem components /liliDevelop processes to scale the ecosystem sustainably as Arduino’s global footprint grows /li /ulh3What You Bring /h3ulli3–5+ years of experience in Product Management, Partner Management, Business Development, or Hardware Ecosystem roles /liliStrong understanding of hardware development, manufacturing workflows, and product quality processes /liliDemonstrated experience in the Asian or Chinese electronics market /liliExperience working with international partners /liliAbility to travel extensively (up to 50%) for partner meetings, factory visits, evaluations, and events. Majority of travel will be in China /liliExcellent communication and relationship‑building skills with multicultural, cross‑functional audiences /liliAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution and detailed follow‑through /liliBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field /liliFluency in English; proficiency in Italian and Chinese is a strong plus /li /ulh3Preferred Minimum Qualifications /h3ulliBachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field /lili4+ years of Product Management or related work experience /li /ulh3Bonus Points /h3ulliExperience with embedded systems, electronics manufacturing, or consumer hardware /liliFamiliarity with the Arduino ecosystem, maker communities, or open‑source hardware /liliBackground in OEM/ODM collaboration, hardware sourcing, or global supply chains /liliAbility to evaluate technical documentation, schematics, and compatibility requirements /liliExperience writing partner‑facing documentation, guidelines, or technical onboarding materials /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3pIf you’re excited about this role and our mission but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value potential, curiosity, and passion—and we may have other opportunities that fit your profile. /ppReferences to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies. /ph3Equal‑Opportunity Employment /h3pQualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e‑mail disability‑ or call Qualcomm's toll‑free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. 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