Senior Product Manager - Align Software Development Kit
Company: Align Technology, Inc.
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: March 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Align Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Product
Manager to lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for our Software
Development Kit (SDK) products. This critical role will drive the
development of our SDK tools, focusing on enhancing usability and
integration for external developers. The Senior Product Manager,
SDK, will collaborate with engineering, UX, QA, and marketing teams
to ensure our developer tools meet the needs of our customers while
aligning with Aligns overarching business objectives. Role
expectations • Define SDK Strategy & Vision: Lead the development
and ownership of the SDK product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Align SDK development with company goals and long-term strategy. •
Gather Customer & Developer Requirements: Actively engage with
customers and external developer communities to gather feedback and
prioritize feature requests that enhance SDK usability,
integration, and developer experience. • Collaborate Across Teams:
Partner with engineering, UX, and QA teams to design and optimize
SDK components, ensuring they meet high standards for quality,
security, and user experience. • Liaison for Stakeholder
Engagement: Serve as the key point of contact between internal
teams and external partners. Foster strong relationships with the
developer community, ensuring feedback loops for continuous
improvement. • Competitive & Market Analysis: Conduct research to
analyze industry trends and competitors. Identify opportunities to
innovate and improve the SDK’s features and offerings. • Release &
Version Management: Oversee the full release lifecycle of SDKs,
ensuring timely delivery of updates, versioning, and documentation
that communicates SDK improvements clearly to the developer
community. • Define & Track KPIs: Establish key performance
indicators (KPIs) to measure SDK adoption, usage, and developer
satisfaction. Use data-driven insights to guide product decisions
and continuous improvements. • Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor
junior product managers and foster an environment of
cross-functional collaboration and innovation. What were looking
for • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or
related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). • Proven
experience (6 years) in product management, specifically for SDKs,
APIs, or developer tools. • Strong understanding of the software
development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. • Skills &
Competencies: • Exceptional communication skills with the ability
to translate technical concepts into business value and engage
stakeholders at all levels. • Experience in managing complex
products with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile
environment. • Knowledge of SDK technologies, developer tools, and
cloud-based platforms is highly preferred • Strong problem-solving
and analytical abilities, with a focus on user-centered design and
data-driven decision-making. • Preferred Experience: • Familiarity
with the orthodontics or dental technology industry (preferably
with experience in SaaS, cloud, or digital platforms). •
Understanding of developer ecosystems, platform integrations, and
third-party software ecosystems.
Keywords: Align Technology, Inc., Greensboro , Senior Product Manager - Align Software Development Kit, IT / Software / Systems , Raleigh, North Carolina
