Full-Time
Senior Group Product Manager
Real-Time Innovations
201-500 employees
DDS-based infrastructure software for intelligent systems
No salary listed
Granada, Spain
Hybrid
Hybrid work setup; home office stipend provided.
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- Proven PM leadership with 10+ years in Product Management, including 3+ years managing other Product Managers at a Director or Group Product Manager level
- Deep infrastructure expertise with strong technical depth in middleware, distributed systems, or developer tools within high-consequence domains such as Automotive, Robotics, or Defense
- Demonstrated success managing mature product lines while leading zero-to-one innovation or major category shifts
- Collaborative influence with a track record of resolving cross-functional friction, prioritizing active listening, and leading through others to gather buy-in
- Strategic storytelling; ability to transform dense technical details into compelling narratives that inspire and align both engineering leads and executive stakeholders
- Technical literacy to partner with Research and Development leads on problem-versus-solution definitions and architecture without writing production code
- Coaching mindset with a passion for mentoring junior or new-to-company Product Managers and raising the bar for the Product Management craft
- ICP mastery; deep understanding of defining and validating Ideal Customer Profiles for complex B2B products
- Outcome-oriented mindset with ownership of product success, maintaining long-term platform goals while ensuring short-term delivery through team empowerment rather than direct oversight
- Lead through Empowerment: Manage and coach a team of Product Managers, focusing on raising the bar for the PM craft and ensuring their individual roadmaps are aligned with the broader vision
- Orchestrate the Product Truth: Lead our 6-month planning cycles to create a single, traceable roadmap. You’ll balance the needs of existing customers Retain with the strategic expansion into new markets Land/Expand
- Drive Product Innovation: Act as a player-coach for new product concepts. You’ll use vibe-coding and rapid prototyping to validate ideas with stakeholders and customers that could define the next wave of RTI’s growth in physical AI and autonomous systems
- Own the Business Model: Collaborate with executive leadership to manage and iterate on pricing, licensing, and packaging strategies that maximize customer value and RTI’s business growth
- Bridge the Organization: Build strong, trust-based relationships with R&D, Marketing, Sales, and the Executive Management Team. You will be the primary voice of the product, ensuring cross-functional alignment and eliminating operational friction
- Curate Market Intelligence: Maintain a deep understanding of market trends, competition, and emerging technologies Physical AI, Autonomous Systems to refine RTI’s product direction
- Market context in Aerospace & Defense or Automotive markets
- Familiarity with DDS or similar middleware
- Cloud/SaaS experience including on-prem infrastructure technologies and cloud-native models
- Growth engines experience including Product-Led Growth or hybrid enterprise/PLG environments
Real-Time Innovations provides infrastructure software for intelligent, distributed systems. Its flagship RTI Connext is a DDS-based middleware that enables sensors, controllers, and AI components to share data in real time across large, complex deployments. It serves automotive, defense, energy, healthcare, and aerospace, including autonomous programs, power plants, and air and space control systems. Its goal is to deliver reliable, scalable real-time communication middleware that makes it practical to build and manage large distributed applications.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Founded
1991
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Connext Drive 4.0's AI chatbot accelerates SDV code development for 25+ automakers.
- ISO 26262 ASIL D certification enables mixed-criticality SDV environments.
- CVE CNA status bolsters trust in defense and critical infrastructure deployments.
What critics are saying
- ROS 2 erodes AV market share with faster integration by 300+ developers.
- Twin Oaks CoreDX-DDS undercuts RTI pricing in DoD MOSA contracts by FY2027.
- CVE-2025-10450 enables remote unauthorized access to Connext instance data.
What makes Real-Time Innovations unique
- RTI Connext Drive 4.0 debuts industry's first DDS-based SDV toolchain at CES 2026.
- Connext powers Digital Twins like REGENT Craft's seaglider at I/ITSEC 2025.
- RTI partners with Kinova for intelligent connectivity in medical robotics.
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RTI to debut AI-enhanced software defined vehicle platform at CES 2026. Real-Time Innovations plans to unveil the latest version of its software-defined vehicle platform at CES 2026, as competition intensifies around tools that promise to accelerate development of next-generation automotive systems. The company will showcase Connext Drive 4.0 in the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall from 6th to 9th January. RTI, which positions itself as a leader in safety-certified communication frameworks for SDVs, said the software offers carmakers and Tier 1 suppliers a faster route to modern vehicle architectures. Connext Drive is built on the DDS standard and is designed to smooth the transition between legacy and emerging systems, enabling real-time data exchange without custom integration work. RTI said the new release incorporates AI-enhanced features and introduces what it describes as the industry's first DDS-based SDV toolchain, aimed at helping development teams "shift left" while maintaining compatibility across simulation, zonal architectures, high-performance computing, and telematics. The platform is now deployed in more than two million vehicles and used by over 25 automotive companies. RTI's CES stand will feature a continuous development workflow demonstration spanning simulation, prototyping, and production. This includes integration with Ansys simulation tools for early, hardware-agnostic testing; an adaptive headlamp prototype built using off-the-shelf components while reusing simulation software; and the same system running on automotive-grade NXP hardware to illustrate code portability into production environments. Visitors will also be able to test the new SDV toolchain at a dedicated kiosk. A joint demonstration with Vector will show Connext Drive working alongside the CANoe.DDS software environment to support development and validation tasks.
RTI at I/ITSEC 2025: software driving next-gen modeling, Simulation, and training. : November 18, 2025 At Booth #343, see how REGENT Craft uses RTI Connext to power realistic training with its seaglider Digital Twin SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Nov. 18, 2025 - Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the software framework company for physical AI systems, will be exhibiting and presenting at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2025, taking place December 1-5 at the Orange County Convention Center. At Booth #343, RTI will showcase RTI Connext(R), its data-centric software that unifies design, integration, Digital Twins, and training environments for next-generation modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) systems. Attendees can also experience a live demo of REGENT Craft's zero-emission seaglider, featuring a Digital Twin integrated with flight control software, environmental modeling, and operator interfaces. The demonstration will show how Connext extends development into training, enabling high-fidelity, cost-efficient operator training and mission rehearsal. Visit Booth #343 to see Connext in action, explore the seaglider demo, and connect with RTI experts about your next mission-critical program. In addition to exhibiting, RTI experts will speak at the following sessions: * Achieving Secure and Scalable Interoperability: OMG DDS for MOSA-Compliant LVC Training * Monday, Dec. 1 | 12:45 - 1:15 PM | Room 320C * Robert Proctor, Jr. & David Whitten, RTI * Validating a Digital Twin Taxonomy for Defense * Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Room 320D * Robert Proctor, Jr., RTI; Patrick Buckley, Ph.D., Northrop Grumman * Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Distributed Simulation * Thursday, Dec. 4 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Room 331B * Robert Proctor, Jr., David Whitten & Andre Odermatt, RTI Event Details * What: I/ITSEC 2025 * When: December 1-5, 2025 * Where: Booth #343, Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 For more information about RTI at I/ITSEC, please visit: rti.com/iitsec-2025. About RTI RTI is the software framework company for physical AI systems, with a mission to run a smarter world. RTI Connext(R) provides the data architecture for over 2,000 designs in Aerospace and Defense, Medtech, Automotive, and Robotics - running in more than $1T of total deployed systems worldwide. Only RTI combines decades of technical expertise with industry-leading software and tools to develop smarter systems, faster. Learn more at www.rti.com.
Making software work with connext drive 4.0. As the traditional model of hardware-centric vehicles gives way to the era of software-defined vehicles (sdvs), software is taking the front seat in driving innovation and competitive advantage. As oems race to adopt new system architectures, they are discovering speed bumps in the development cycles as a result of unanticipated complexities. Developing an SDV is an intricate balancing act: writing, integrating and troubleshooting massive amounts of new code, all while ensuring backwards compatibility with legacy systems. On top of this, every line of code must meet the industry's rigorous safety and cybersecurity standards. This challenge requires a new approach to vehicle architecture - one that can bridge the gap between old and new, and streamline the integration of diverse components and technologies. Now, RTI has introduced connext drive 4.0, the latest version of its popular automotive communication framework. As the industry's first ai-enhanced sdv-ready communication middleware, connext drive is engineered to solve these exact issues. Based on the data distribution service (DDS(TM) standard, connext drive 4.0 introduces AI capabilities into data-centric middleware. This capability streamlines code development, empowering distributed teams to rapidly write, test and deploy the entire SDV stack, all the way from simulation to production. By simplifying the underlying communication infrastructure, connext drive frees up valuable developer time so they can focus on high-value application development. Connext drive 4.0 provides a suite of new productivity tools, including the first dds-based SDV toolchain. It also introduces automotive scenarios with common use cases: zonal architecture, simulation and AUTOSAR integration, high performance computer (HPC), and edge to cloud. To further streamline the process, an advanced AI chatbot is included to diagnose, debug, and even create sample code, leading to increased output with fewer errors. Connext drive 4.0 introduces the first dds-based SDV toolchain for developers connext drive 4.0 also helps oems to meet their safety and security requirements. For functions that demand the highest level of certification, connext drive 4.0 includes ISO 26262 ASIL d-certified connext cert software to achieve this mandate. This component can be used on its own for pure safety functions or as part of the connext drive suite, making it ideal even for mixed-criticality environments. On the security front, new features such as pre-shared key (PSK) protection provide robust protection against external threats and allow for dynamic updates without the need to restart applications. The platform's security is enhanced through domain-trust and topic-trust boundaries, thus creating a fortified system. The latest version of connext drive was developed for oems and tier 1 suppliers to unify fragmented toolchains into a coherent development environment. Using this approach, innovations created during the early design stages can flow smoothly into production, reducing rework, shortening development cycles, and helping teams deliver software that simply works. Connext drive 4.0 will be released on november 20, 2025. For more information, or for a free trial, please visit www.rti.com/drive. About the author: mihai potoceanu is a senior product manager at RTI with over a decade of experience in the automotive industry. He specializes in intelligent automotive systems through cutting-edge middleware solutions that power next-generation architectures. Mihai plays a key role in driving initiatives in the development of software-defined vehicles (sdvs), leveraging technologies like data distribution service (DDS) to drive innovation and connectivity. He holds a master's degree in analytical and geometric modeling systems.
RTI Connext recognized as the Gold standard for accelerating defense system deployment. This award validates the key role Connext plays in delivering secure, interoperable, and rapidly fielded systems for the U.S. and its allies SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the software framework company for physical AI systems, today announced that RTI Connext(R) has been named a Gold Honoree in the 2025 Military + Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards. This recognition highlights RTI's impact - from prime contractors to emerging innovators - in fielding new systems quickly enough to keep pace with rapidly evolving threats while ensuring they remain secure and interoperable. The Department of Defense is placing increasing emphasis on adopting commercial technologies to shorten development timelines and lower costs. Initiatives like DIU and Replicator are designed to bring dual-use technologies into the field faster while maintaining interoperability across programs. At the same time, threats are emerging faster than traditional acquisition processes can manage, underscoring the need for software-first systems that can both field quickly and evolve continuously. "Connext helps programs move from prototype to deployment faster while maintaining the reliability defense systems require," said John Breitenbach, Director of Aerospace and Defense at RTI. "This award affirms our ability to deliver uncompromising reliability alongside relentless innovation, ensuring defense systems deploy quickly and continuously adapt as missions and threats evolve." Connext is used in a range of U.S. missile defense and C-UAS platforms, including Aegis, IBCS, THAAD, and SPY-6 radar, and is trusted by 45 of the world's top 50 defense contractors. Built on the open DDS standard, it provides a modular, data-centric architecture that enables secure, real-time information exchange and the ability to integrate new components without major redesign. This approach allows programs to field capabilities quickly while maintaining the flexibility to adapt as missions and threats evolve. As a Silicon Valley company with deep roots in defense, RTI operates at the intersection of commercial technology and national security needs. This dual perspective allows Connext to combine the agility of commercial innovation with the resilience and assurance required for defense. Looking ahead, Connext is also positioned to support initiatives such as the DoD's Golden Dome, which seeks to integrate sensors, effectors, and command centers into a unified, layered defense. With more than 2,000 deployments across 500 defense programs and 300 autonomous systems, RTI Connext reflects the DoD's broader shift toward commercial-grade architectures that deliver quickly and evolve continuously as missions and threats change. For more information on RTI in Aerospace & Defense, please visit the RTI website. RTI is the software framework company for physical AI systems, with a mission to run a smarter world. RTI Connext(R) provides the data architecture for over 2,000 designs in Aerospace and Defense, Medtech, Automotive, and Robotics - running in more than $1T of total deployed systems worldwide. Only RTI combines decades of technical expertise with industry-leading software and tools to develop smarter systems, faster. Learn more at www.rti.com. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. TheTechOutlook.com takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
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