Product Owner (d/f/m)

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Owner to join our Software Development team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business, customers, and engineering by translating requirements into a technically sound backlog that maximizes product value. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our microservice-based software platform, ensuring that features are delivered reliably, securely, and with long-term maintainability in mind.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product & Backlog Ownership

• Own and prioritize the product backlog with a focus on technical feasibility, system impact and maintainability
• Translate business, customer, and regulatory requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria
• Ensure backlog items address architectural, security, and reliability considerations

Technical Alignment & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with System Architects, Product Security Managers, and SRE teams
• Align product requirements with technical strategy, architecture, and operational needs
• Support trade-off decisions balancing scope, quality, risk, and delivery timelines

Delivery & Execution

• Participate in sprint planning, refinement, and review sessions
• Clarify requirements and support development teams during implementation
• Accept completed work based on functional and non-functional criteria

Non-Functional Requirements Ownership

• Define and prioritize requirements for performance, scalability, availability, security, and observability
• Track technical debt, reliability improvements, and security enhancements
• Align SLOs, SLIs, and operational metrics with product goals

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between business stakeholders and engineering teams
• Communicate progress, risks, and dependencies transparently
• Align roadmap planning with technical strategy and system evolution
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• 5+ years of proven experience in a product development or product owner role

• Hands-on experience in product development from concept to successful completion

• Experience in the automation industry is beneficial

• Experience in managing and aligning cross-functional teams towards milestones
  
  

ABOUT THE COMPANY

arculus is a part of Jungheinrich and independently develops high-end mobile robots and Software products for intralogistics automation. From mechanics to electronics and code – our engineering powerhouse has it all. We combine the speed and creativity of an agile tech company with the strength of a leading global intralogistics player. Collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning: that is how we achieve an open-minded and fast-paced working culture.

WHY ARCULUS 

• We are a diverse, global team of 100+ creative thinkers, algorithmic brains, makers, movers, and shakers.

• Our approach comes from a continuous cycle: screw, weld, code, test, deploy or delete, and repeat. That is how we deliver innovative solutions to tackle the biggest intralogistics challenges.

• Nestled within Munich's eastern region, our workspace is a hub for creativity and teamwork. It boasts a range of meeting rooms, a fully equipped E-lab, a state-of-the-art production centre, and a spacious robotics testing area. Our team can also enjoy several social spaces and the modern infrastructure of the renowned Neue Balan campus.

• But we are more than just a workplace - we are a community. We encourage connection and affiliation through a range of social and sports activities: boulder club, running events, ping pong tournaments, and quiz nights – there is something for everyone. 

• We also believe that work should be rewarding in more ways than just one. That is why we offer competitive salaries and benefits like language courses, Jobrad, flexible working hours, and family-friendly policies. 

• And if you are moving to join our team, we provide relocation and visa support to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

 WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity at our company. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and welcome all applicants, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, culture, or education. We like to create a work culture where everyone feels equally listened to and involved.

HAVEN’T FOUND A SUITABLE JOB OFFER FOR YOU?

Apply on your own via our job portal by sending us the details of your field of work, together with your most relevant application documents and your salary expectations. If you have any questions about vacancies or the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are looking forward to receiving your application!