Technical Product Owner - Software

ABOUT SINGULAR GENOMICS

Singular Genomics is inventing at the forefront of genomics, one of the world’s fastest-growing industries. The commercially available G4® Sequencing Platform is a powerful, highly versatile benchtop genomic sequencer designed to produce fast and accurate results. In addition, the company is currently developing the G4X™ Spatial Sequencer, an upgrade to the G4, which will leverage Singular’s proprietary sequencing technology, applying it as an in situ readout for transcriptomics, proteomics and fluorescent H&E in tissue, with spatial context. Singular Genomics’ mission is to empower researchers and clinicians to advance science and medicine.

We foster a culture of creativity and technical excellence, both catalysts for innovation. We celebrate diversity, emphasize collaboration and, as we rapidly mature, we are constantly looking at ways we can do better for our people.

Our Headquarters are located on the Torrey Pines Mesa, in La Jolla, California at the center of the biotech hub. Our Manufacturing facility is in Sorrento Valley.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We’re seeking a Technical Product Owner – Software to join our fast-paced development team. In this role, you’ll drive the execution of software features across multiple Agile teams, including instrument control, algorithms, and web applications.

You’ll work closely with technical leads, product managers, and customer-facing teams to manage software backlogs, define user stories, and ensure development priorities are clear, actionable, and aligned with scientific and business goals. This is a highly collaborative and delivery-focused role at the core of our product development process. 

If you enjoy working at the intersection of science, software, and strategy, and want to help bring impactful life science products to market, this is the role for you. 

This position can be remote or on-site. If remote, travel to the headquarters in San Diego, CA will be required at least quarterly.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with software and algorithm engineers to define and manage product backlogs and sprint content. 
• Translate high-level requirements from the product team, scientists, and customers into detailed user stories and acceptance criteria. 
• Contribute to product-level strategy sessions and quarterly planning reviews. 
• Act as the primary interface with cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies across multiple scrum teams. 
• Ensure product features are delivered on time and aligned with business and user needs. 
• Attend core team meetings and customer debriefs to ensure continuous feedback and context are integrated into the roadmap. 
• Partner with technical leads and the product team to assess risks, trade-offs and mitigations, refine priorities, and maintain alignment across product iterations. 
• Ensure complete feature delivery includes appropriate documentation and training materials availability for internal and external users.  
• Help drive clarity and decision-making within an Agile environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience as a technical product manager, product owner, or similar role.
• Background in both software development and scientific domains (e.g., life sciences, diagnostics, healthcare, bioinformatics).
• Proven ability to write clear requirements and manage software development backlogs.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies; familiarity with Scrum and/or SAFe is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills; able to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple scrum teams and bridging between product, engineering, and customer-facing functions.
• Hands-on familiarity with software tools like Jira, Confluence, and/or GitHub.
• Experience supporting regulated software development (e.g., CLIA, FDA, ISO) is a plus. 

The estimated base salary range for this role based in the United States of America is: $136,800 - $188,00. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Should the level of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable salary range may be updated accordingly. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.

Singular Genomics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Singular Genomics is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can provide their name and contact information to our Accommodations team at accommodationsrequest@singulargenomics.com. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible.