Technical Product Lead at Foxit Software

Fremont, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, SaaS, Document ManagementIndustries

Requirements

7+ years in SaaS Product Management, Technical PM, or Platform PM roles
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Fluency in both English and Mandarin (verbal & written) — must be able to communicate technical detail to developers in Mandarin
Strong technical acumen: APIs, SDKs, cloud architecture, data flow, agile methods
Proven ability to translate between customer needs and engineering realities
Experience working with globally distributed teams and bridging cultural and time-zone divides
Willingness to travel regularly to Alpharetta (~1 week/month)

Responsibilities

Be the founding technical bridge across global teams—aligning Product, Engineering, and GTM functions around a shared roadmap
Translate enterprise customer needs (captured by Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success) into clear, technically feasible requirements for our China-based engineering teams
Communicate in Mandarin with developers to ensure accuracy, context, and priority alignment—closing feedback loops faster and reducing misinterpretation
Partner with Engineering & Architecture to validate technical feasibility, manage trade-offs, and influence design decisions
Work side-by-side with GTM teams in Alpharetta to surface key customer insights and turn them into product improvements
Define success metrics, lead release planning, and champion post-launch measurement to ensure real customer impact
Build scalable frameworks for cross-regional communication, ensuring the next generation of Foxit products are truly global in design and delivery
Initially own the Foxit Editor platform roadmap; expand to other Foxit SaaS products as priorities evolve

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Technical Product ManagementProduct RoadmapMandarinEnglishCross-functional AlignmentCustomer RequirementsTechnical FeasibilityRelease PlanningSuccess MetricsSaaSPDF Software

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What language skills are required for this role?

Fluency in both English and Mandarin (verbal and written) is required, with the ability to communicate technical details to developers in Mandarin.

Is this a remote position, or is travel required?

The role involves working with teams across continents and requires willingness to travel regularly to Alpharetta (~1 week/month). Specific remote or office policies are not detailed.

What technical skills or experience are needed?

Candidates need strong technical acumen in APIs, SDKs, cloud architecture, data flow, and agile methods, plus 7+ years in SaaS Product Management, Technical PM, or Platform PM roles, and a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

What is the company culture like for this role?

The role emphasizes bridging global teams across continents, including Product, Engineering, and GTM functions, with a focus on cross-regional communication, cultural bridging, and customer-centric product strategy.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has proven ability to translate customer needs into engineering requirements, experience with globally distributed teams, and fluency in English and Mandarin to bridge cultural and time-zone divides.

Foxit Software

Offers PDF editor suite and SDKs

About Foxit Software

Foxit offers the Foxit PDF Editor Suite, an Intelligent Document Platform that integrates desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services, allowing users to create, edit, fill, and sign documents from any device. The company also provides Software Developer Kits (SDK) for developers to incorporate innovative PDF technology into their applications.

39355 California St Ste 302, Fremont, CA 94538, USAHeadquarters

2001Year Founded

M_AND_ACompany Stage

501-1,000Employees