Job Description Job Description Company and Vision PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company's brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is seeking a Principal Staff Engineer-Web Platform to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization and a key partner to the VP of Engineering. This is a highly hands-on role focused on building, operating, and scaling high-traffic ecommerce web platforms in a fast-moving production environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this engineer will play a critical role in architecting, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our LAMP-based web applications and AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing production code, diagnosing complex site reliability issues, managing cloud infrastructure, and leading technical problem-solving during high-severity incidents. This role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to independently own production challenges across application, database, infrastructure, and deployment layers. The engineer will collaborate closely with our China-based development organization, serving as a senior US-based technical lead responsible for cross-team coordination, code quality, architectural guidance, and production stability. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in high-scale ecommerce environments and enjoys combining deep application engineering with modern cloud operations and production ownership. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Full-Stack Platform Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain scalable features and services across our LAMP-based ecommerce platform, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, maintainability, and operational excellence. Production Operations & Incident Response : Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex production incidents, troubleshooting issues across application, infrastructure, networking, database, CDN, and deployment layers. Lead root cause analysis and drive long-term stability improvements. AWS Infrastructure Ownership : Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including deployment architecture, scaling strategies, observability, security, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. Partner closely with DevOps and engineering leadership on operational best practices. High-Scale Performance Optimization : Monitor and improve application, database, and infrastructure performance for high-traffic consumer web applications. Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions to improve uptime, latency, and system resilience. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Partner with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure successful project execution. Global Engineering Collaboration : Work closely with the China-based engineering team to coordinate development efforts, conduct code reviews, align on architectural direction, manage releases, and maintain strong engineering communication across time zones. Code Quality & Engineering Standards : Champion high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, documentation, observability, and operational best practices. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and development processes. Technical Mentorship & Leadership : Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance across the engineering organization. Influence technical direction through hands-on leadership, strong execution, and collaborative problem-solving. Requirements What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Senior-Level Full-Stack Engineering Experience: 5+ years of professional experience building and operating large-scale web applications, including substantial hands-on experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Strong AWS & Cloud Operations Expertise : Deep hands-on experience with AWS services and production cloud environments, including EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, networking, scaling, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Ecommerce & High-Traffic Website Experience : Experience supporting high-volume consumer-facing websites or ecommerce platforms, with a strong understanding of scalability, uptime, performance optimization, and operational reliability. Production Troubleshooting Expertise : Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues under pressure, including database replication issues, performance degradation, infrastructure failures, deployment issues, and site outages. Distributed Systems & Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of distributed web architectures, database performance tuning, replication strategies, caching, queuing systems, and fault-tolerant system design. Global Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively with offshore or globally distributed engineering teams, with strong communication, coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Chinese Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken or written) is highly desirable to facilitate collaboration with our China-based engineering team. Engineering Best Practices: Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, code review practices, and secure development standards. Ownership Mentality: Self-directed engineer with strong operational instincts, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently own critical technical initiatives from design through production support. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence through hands-on leadership rather than direct people management. What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). Benefits The compensation range for this position is $130,000-$220,000 annual salary. PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Mental Health Insurance 401(k) with matching Comprehensive Time Off Program including Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts
09/26/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Company and Vision PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company's brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is seeking a Principal Staff Engineer-Web Platform to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization and a key partner to the VP of Engineering. This is a highly hands-on role focused on building, operating, and scaling high-traffic ecommerce web platforms in a fast-moving production environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this engineer will play a critical role in architecting, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our LAMP-based web applications and AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing production code, diagnosing complex site reliability issues, managing cloud infrastructure, and leading technical problem-solving during high-severity incidents. This role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to independently own production challenges across application, database, infrastructure, and deployment layers. The engineer will collaborate closely with our China-based development organization, serving as a senior US-based technical lead responsible for cross-team coordination, code quality, architectural guidance, and production stability. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in high-scale ecommerce environments and enjoys combining deep application engineering with modern cloud operations and production ownership. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Full-Stack Platform Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain scalable features and services across our LAMP-based ecommerce platform, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, maintainability, and operational excellence. Production Operations & Incident Response : Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex production incidents, troubleshooting issues across application, infrastructure, networking, database, CDN, and deployment layers. Lead root cause analysis and drive long-term stability improvements. AWS Infrastructure Ownership : Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including deployment architecture, scaling strategies, observability, security, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. Partner closely with DevOps and engineering leadership on operational best practices. High-Scale Performance Optimization : Monitor and improve application, database, and infrastructure performance for high-traffic consumer web applications. Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions to improve uptime, latency, and system resilience. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Partner with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure successful project execution. Global Engineering Collaboration : Work closely with the China-based engineering team to coordinate development efforts, conduct code reviews, align on architectural direction, manage releases, and maintain strong engineering communication across time zones. Code Quality & Engineering Standards : Champion high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, documentation, observability, and operational best practices. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and development processes. Technical Mentorship & Leadership : Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance across the engineering organization. Influence technical direction through hands-on leadership, strong execution, and collaborative problem-solving. Requirements What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Senior-Level Full-Stack Engineering Experience: 5+ years of professional experience building and operating large-scale web applications, including substantial hands-on experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Strong AWS & Cloud Operations Expertise : Deep hands-on experience with AWS services and production cloud environments, including EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, networking, scaling, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Ecommerce & High-Traffic Website Experience : Experience supporting high-volume consumer-facing websites or ecommerce platforms, with a strong understanding of scalability, uptime, performance optimization, and operational reliability. Production Troubleshooting Expertise : Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues under pressure, including database replication issues, performance degradation, infrastructure failures, deployment issues, and site outages. Distributed Systems & Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of distributed web architectures, database performance tuning, replication strategies, caching, queuing systems, and fault-tolerant system design. Global Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively with offshore or globally distributed engineering teams, with strong communication, coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Chinese Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken or written) is highly desirable to facilitate collaboration with our China-based engineering team. Engineering Best Practices: Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, code review practices, and secure development standards. Ownership Mentality: Self-directed engineer with strong operational instincts, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently own critical technical initiatives from design through production support. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence through hands-on leadership rather than direct people management. What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). Benefits The compensation range for this position is $130,000-$220,000 annual salary. PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Mental Health Insurance 401(k) with matching Comprehensive Time Off Program including Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Torrance, California
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Developing and executing Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) product strategy in a rapidly evolving automotive and technology landscape requires a highly capable, knowledgeable, and engaged team. The Software-Defined Vehicle Product Planning (SDVPP) Department is responsible for defining and driving Honda's North American SDV product strategy. The team translates customer needs and business objectives into product vision, portfolio investments, and strategic partnerships that enable Honda to deliver proven customer value faster, improve competitiveness, and drive sustainable business growth. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Infotainment Principal Product Planner to lead the strategic direction of Honda's in-vehicle digital experiences. This role requires a broad understanding of infotainment systems, digital services, customer trends, business strategy, and emerging technologies. As the business and product planning lead, you will be responsible for defining product vision, developing business strategies, and driving product planning for infotainment platforms, audio, AI assistants, connected services, and future digital experiences. You will leverage the customer's voice, business acumen, and technical understanding to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external partners Key Accountabilities • Lead cross-functional planning activities to convert product strategies into executable implementation roadmaps. • Drive alignment among business, engineering, design, operations, and partner organizations to enable efficient product delivery. • Establish product requirements, launch strategies, and lifecycle plans that support successful deployment across Honda vehicle programs. • Facilitate timely decision-making by balancing customer expectations, technical feasibility, program timing, and business objectives. Market Intelligence & Customer Insight • Conduct ongoing analysis of customer trends, competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and industry developments related to infotainment and digital vehicle experiences. • Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, market competitiveness, and long-term product adoption. • Provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance to leadership and stakeholders. • Advocate for the voice of the customer throughout product planning and portfolio prioritization activities Qualifications, Experience, and Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. • MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred. • 8+ years of progressive experience in product planning, product strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, automotive technology, engineering, consulting, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in automotive infotainment, connected vehicles, digital services, consumer electronics, software-defined vehicles, or a comparable technology-driven product domain. • Demonstrated experience leading product strategy or business planning from initial concept and business-case development through organizational alignment and implementation planning. • Experience evaluating customer needs, market trends, competitive offerings, technology developments, and financial considerations to support product and investment decisions. • Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business, engineering, design, finance, legal, procurement, operations, and external partners. • Experience developing business cases, evaluating revenue and cost models, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership. • Experience working with global organizations, technology suppliers, content or service providers, and other strategic partners preferred. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
09/25/2026
Full time
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Developing and executing Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) product strategy in a rapidly evolving automotive and technology landscape requires a highly capable, knowledgeable, and engaged team. The Software-Defined Vehicle Product Planning (SDVPP) Department is responsible for defining and driving Honda's North American SDV product strategy. The team translates customer needs and business objectives into product vision, portfolio investments, and strategic partnerships that enable Honda to deliver proven customer value faster, improve competitiveness, and drive sustainable business growth. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Infotainment Principal Product Planner to lead the strategic direction of Honda's in-vehicle digital experiences. This role requires a broad understanding of infotainment systems, digital services, customer trends, business strategy, and emerging technologies. As the business and product planning lead, you will be responsible for defining product vision, developing business strategies, and driving product planning for infotainment platforms, audio, AI assistants, connected services, and future digital experiences. You will leverage the customer's voice, business acumen, and technical understanding to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external partners Key Accountabilities • Lead cross-functional planning activities to convert product strategies into executable implementation roadmaps. • Drive alignment among business, engineering, design, operations, and partner organizations to enable efficient product delivery. • Establish product requirements, launch strategies, and lifecycle plans that support successful deployment across Honda vehicle programs. • Facilitate timely decision-making by balancing customer expectations, technical feasibility, program timing, and business objectives. Market Intelligence & Customer Insight • Conduct ongoing analysis of customer trends, competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and industry developments related to infotainment and digital vehicle experiences. • Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, market competitiveness, and long-term product adoption. • Provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance to leadership and stakeholders. • Advocate for the voice of the customer throughout product planning and portfolio prioritization activities Qualifications, Experience, and Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. • MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred. • 8+ years of progressive experience in product planning, product strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, automotive technology, engineering, consulting, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in automotive infotainment, connected vehicles, digital services, consumer electronics, software-defined vehicles, or a comparable technology-driven product domain. • Demonstrated experience leading product strategy or business planning from initial concept and business-case development through organizational alignment and implementation planning. • Experience evaluating customer needs, market trends, competitive offerings, technology developments, and financial considerations to support product and investment decisions. • Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business, engineering, design, finance, legal, procurement, operations, and external partners. • Experience developing business cases, evaluating revenue and cost models, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership. • Experience working with global organizations, technology suppliers, content or service providers, and other strategic partners preferred. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Staff / Principal Technical Program Manager We are also looking to connect with experienced Staff or Principal Technical Program Managers to lead the development of next-generation connected IoT, video streaming products. 100% Remote (Canada or U.S.) -Must be comfortable working PST hours. We're looking for TPMs who bring: 8+ years leading complex software and/or consumer electronics programs Strong technical background in software engineering or systems development Experience delivering connected products from concept through launch Ability to work closely with engineering, product, and executive stakeholders Expertise with Agile, Scrum/Kanban, Jira & Confluence Highly desirable experience includes: IoT and smart home products Mobile & web application development Camera or video streaming platforms AI/ML initiatives SaaS subscription services Beta programs and large cross-functional product launches This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll partner with engineering and product teams to drive execution of innovative connected products used by customers worldwide. Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? Feel free to message me directly. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
09/24/2026
Full time
Staff / Principal Technical Program Manager We are also looking to connect with experienced Staff or Principal Technical Program Managers to lead the development of next-generation connected IoT, video streaming products. 100% Remote (Canada or U.S.) -Must be comfortable working PST hours. We're looking for TPMs who bring: 8+ years leading complex software and/or consumer electronics programs Strong technical background in software engineering or systems development Experience delivering connected products from concept through launch Ability to work closely with engineering, product, and executive stakeholders Expertise with Agile, Scrum/Kanban, Jira & Confluence Highly desirable experience includes: IoT and smart home products Mobile & web application development Camera or video streaming platforms AI/ML initiatives SaaS subscription services Beta programs and large cross-functional product launches This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll partner with engineering and product teams to drive execution of innovative connected products used by customers worldwide. Interested, or know someone who'd be a great fit? Feel free to message me directly. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Torrance, California
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Developing and executing Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) product strategy in a rapidly evolving automotive and technology landscape requires a highly capable, knowledgeable, and engaged team. The Software-Defined Vehicle Product Planning (SDVPP) Department is responsible for defining and driving Honda's North American SDV product strategy. The team translates customer needs and business objectives into product vision, portfolio investments, and strategic partnerships that enable Honda to deliver proven customer value faster, improve competitiveness, and drive sustainable business growth. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Infotainment Principal Product Planner to lead the strategic direction of Honda's in-vehicle digital experiences. This role requires a broad understanding of infotainment systems, digital services, customer trends, business strategy, and emerging technologies. As the business and product planning lead, you will be responsible for defining product vision, developing business strategies, and driving product planning for infotainment platforms, audio, AI assistants, connected services, and future digital experiences. You will leverage the customer's voice, business acumen, and technical understanding to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external partners Key Accountabilities • Lead cross-functional planning activities to convert product strategies into executable implementation roadmaps. • Drive alignment among business, engineering, design, operations, and partner organizations to enable efficient product delivery. • Establish product requirements, launch strategies, and lifecycle plans that support successful deployment across Honda vehicle programs. • Facilitate timely decision-making by balancing customer expectations, technical feasibility, program timing, and business objectives. Market Intelligence & Customer Insight • Conduct ongoing analysis of customer trends, competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and industry developments related to infotainment and digital vehicle experiences. • Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, market competitiveness, and long-term product adoption. • Provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance to leadership and stakeholders. • Advocate for the voice of the customer throughout product planning and portfolio prioritization activities Qualifications, Experience, and Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. • MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred. • 8+ years of progressive experience in product planning, product strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, automotive technology, engineering, consulting, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in automotive infotainment, connected vehicles, digital services, consumer electronics, software-defined vehicles, or a comparable technology-driven product domain. • Demonstrated experience leading product strategy or business planning from initial concept and business-case development through organizational alignment and implementation planning. • Experience evaluating customer needs, market trends, competitive offerings, technology developments, and financial considerations to support product and investment decisions. • Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business, engineering, design, finance, legal, procurement, operations, and external partners. • Experience developing business cases, evaluating revenue and cost models, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership. • Experience working with global organizations, technology suppliers, content or service providers, and other strategic partners preferred. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
09/17/2026
Full time
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Developing and executing Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) product strategy in a rapidly evolving automotive and technology landscape requires a highly capable, knowledgeable, and engaged team. The Software-Defined Vehicle Product Planning (SDVPP) Department is responsible for defining and driving Honda's North American SDV product strategy. The team translates customer needs and business objectives into product vision, portfolio investments, and strategic partnerships that enable Honda to deliver proven customer value faster, improve competitiveness, and drive sustainable business growth. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Infotainment Principal Product Planner to lead the strategic direction of Honda's in-vehicle digital experiences. This role requires a broad understanding of infotainment systems, digital services, customer trends, business strategy, and emerging technologies. As the business and product planning lead, you will be responsible for defining product vision, developing business strategies, and driving product planning for infotainment platforms, audio, AI assistants, connected services, and future digital experiences. You will leverage the customer's voice, business acumen, and technical understanding to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external partners Key Accountabilities • Lead cross-functional planning activities to convert product strategies into executable implementation roadmaps. • Drive alignment among business, engineering, design, operations, and partner organizations to enable efficient product delivery. • Establish product requirements, launch strategies, and lifecycle plans that support successful deployment across Honda vehicle programs. • Facilitate timely decision-making by balancing customer expectations, technical feasibility, program timing, and business objectives. Market Intelligence & Customer Insight • Conduct ongoing analysis of customer trends, competitive offerings, emerging technologies, and industry developments related to infotainment and digital vehicle experiences. • Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction, market competitiveness, and long-term product adoption. • Provide data-driven insights and strategic guidance to leadership and stakeholders. • Advocate for the voice of the customer throughout product planning and portfolio prioritization activities Qualifications, Experience, and Skills • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience. • MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred. • 8+ years of progressive experience in product planning, product strategy, business development, strategic partnerships, automotive technology, engineering, consulting, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in automotive infotainment, connected vehicles, digital services, consumer electronics, software-defined vehicles, or a comparable technology-driven product domain. • Demonstrated experience leading product strategy or business planning from initial concept and business-case development through organizational alignment and implementation planning. • Experience evaluating customer needs, market trends, competitive offerings, technology developments, and financial considerations to support product and investment decisions. • Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving business, engineering, design, finance, legal, procurement, operations, and external partners. • Experience developing business cases, evaluating revenue and cost models, and presenting strategic recommendations to senior leadership. • Experience working with global organizations, technology suppliers, content or service providers, and other strategic partners preferred. What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.