Product Manager - TV Platforms

Product Manager

Samba is a media intelligence company. We know what the world is watching, reading, and thinking about in real time, at scale, across every screen. Our data exists with the consent of over a billion people, organized into the most complete picture of consumer attention ever built. The biggest brands in the world use that picture to make smarter decisions. We think it's the most interesting data asset on the planet, because it's the most culturally relevant.

Samba is seeking a Product Manager to own and scale our OEM TV Platform (TVP) integrations and certification program across our Smart TV ecosystem. This role operates at the intersection of product, engineering, and external partners, driving the roadmap and execution of integrations with TV manufacturers and SoC vendors while maintaining a high product quality bar.

The Product Manager will work closely with engineering teams, particularly our Taipei-based development team, as well as external OEM partners to define requirements, manage delivery timelines, and ensure integration quality. Success in this role means assuming full ownership of the OEM integration program within the first 4-6 monthstranslating Samba's long-term business needs across data licensing and platform expansion into concrete integration roadmaps, certification requirements, and partner policies. The PM will ensure launches occur on schedule, proactively resolve cross-team issues, and maintain strong partner relationships. The PM will be accountable for ensuring Samba TV's platform integrations are delivered efficiently and meet evolving requirements that support the company's growth objectives.

We are looking for an execution-oriented Product Manager who thrives in environments that require strong cross-functional coordination and partner engagement. The ideal candidate has experience managing platform or hardware device integrations and is comfortable operating in a technically complex environment where product success depends on close collaboration with BD, engineering and external partner teams. This candidate should demonstrate strong ownership and operational discipline, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and proactively drive initiatives forward. They should be comfortable working with distributed teams across time zones and capable of representing the company in conversations with OEM partners. The best candidates will combine strong product instincts with pragmatic execution skills, enabling them to balance strategic thinking with the day-to-day rigor required to deliver reliable platform integrations.

What You'll Do:

• Own the roadmap and execution for Samba TV's OEM platform integrations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, QA, and partner teams to deliver successful product launches.
• Manage certification programs and ensure integrations meet quality and performance standards.
• Coordinate closely with Taipei-based engineering teams to track progress and resolve technical dependencies.
• Serve as the primary product interface for OEM partners throughout the integration lifecycle.
• Drive new strategic initiatives including Edge AI capabilities, and future platform innovation
• Identify opportunities to improve integration processes, tooling, and platform scalability.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of product management experience, ideally in platform, device, or ecosystem integrations.
• Experience working with OEM partners, device manufacturers, or platform ecosystems.
• Strong cross-functional leadership with engineering and technical teams.
• Experience managing complex product delivery across distributed teams.
• Technical background or familiarity with TV platforms (Android TV, Linux-based systems), multimedia pipelines, video/audio processing, or codec technologies preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Mandarin speaking proficiency is a plus

$130,000 - $180,000 a year

Samba is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.