Senior MATLAB Product Manager - Software Development

As a Senior MATLAB Product Manager at MathWorks, your responsibilities include leading the product management for Software Development workflows within MATLAB. This involves planning future releases, identifying investment areas, developing market and product requirements, and prioritizing customer feedback. You'll also be involved in launching new features, training field engineers, and measuring the adoption of these features while keeping track of the scientific computing market.

To qualify for the Senior MATLAB Product Manager position at MathWorks, candidates should possess a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD, or equivalent experience. Additionally, expertise in MATLAB, experience using Git in collaborative settings, and familiarity with package managers and CI/CD platforms are essential for this role.

MathWorks promotes a healthy work-life balance through its hybrid work model, where Senior MATLAB Product Managers can split their time between the office and home. This arrangement allows employees to enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while also providing the flexibility to optimize their work environment from home.

A successful Senior MATLAB Product Manager at MathWorks should have extensive MATLAB experience, proficiency in Git and managing version control scenarios, and familiarity with package managers and CI/CD platforms. Knowledge of Python can also be advantageous, alongside strong analytical and communication skills to effectively gather and synthesize customer feedback and market requirements.

The work environment for a Senior MATLAB Product Manager at MathWorks is collaborative and dynamic, focused on innovation and teamwork. The company values diversity and encourages initiative; you'll work alongside talented professionals in a supportive culture that emphasizes growth and shared success.

Be prepared to discuss your hands-on experience with MATLAB, including specific projects you've worked on and the applications of MATLAB in those projects. Highlight your depth of knowledge on MATLAB features and how you've used them to solve problems or enhance workflows.

Discuss your approach to gathering and analyzing customer feedback, including the methods you use to synthesize this information. Share examples of how you've successfully prioritized feedback to inform product development while balancing stakeholder needs.

Outline your strategies for successful feature launches, such as conducting thorough market research, creating clear positioning and messaging, and collaborating with engineering teams. Mention any metrics you track post-launch to measure success and drive improvement.

Explain your method for navigating conflicting priorities, such as engaging in open communication to understand each stakeholder's perspective, conducting impact assessments, and using data to make informed decisions that align with the overall product vision.

Discuss your proficiency with Git, including managing branches, resolving merge conflicts, and any collaborative projects you've worked on that utilized Git. Mention how this experience has helped improve team workflows and software quality.

Describe your strategic approach to product planning, including market analysis, aligning with development teams, and revisiting customer needs. Provide an example of how you've successfully formulated a long-term roadmap for a product in your previous roles.

Share a specific project that posed challenges, emphasizing your leadership skills and problem-solving abilities. Detail how you overcame obstacles, the strategies you employed, and the outcomes of the project.

Be sure to mention any project management tools you are familiar with (like JIRA, Trello, or similar platforms), how you use them to track progress, manage tasks, and ensure clear communication across the team.

Discuss your familiarity with CI/CD platforms such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions. Talk about how these tools play a vital role in streamlining software development workflows and ensuring timely feature releases.

Express your vision for MATLAB's evolution in the software development landscape, highlighting emerging trends and technology that could influence its features. Discuss how you would leverage these trends to drive innovation and enhance user experience.