SharkNinja
Senior Product Developer, Robots Opportunities
Needham, MA, United States · Senior
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About the role
- The Product Development - Robots team is at the heart of SharkNinja's innovation engine, responsible for delivering breakthrough robotic products from concept to launch.
- You will be a technical leader and advocate for the consumer, ensuring our robots are reliable, intelligent, and delight users in every interaction.
Responsibilities
- Drive Robot Product Roadmap: Lead the development and enhancement of SharkNinja's robot portfolio, including day-to-day management of technical requirements, product improvements, and optimizations.
- Champion the integration of advanced technologies (e.g., SLAM, AI, connectivity) to deliver differentiated features and performance.
- Technical Leadership: Define, develop, and iterate product specifications for robots, balancing consumer needs, market opportunities, and technical feasibility.
- Partner closely with engineering and software teams to translate consumer insights into robust, scalable solutions.
- Competitive Analysis: Lead technical benchmarking of competitor robots, identifying gaps and opportunities for SharkNinja to lead in performance, reliability, and user experience.
- Quality & Validation: Partner with Testing and Quality to define and manage robot-specific validation protocols, including firmware, hardware, and system-level testing.
- Drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis of field performance and consumer feedback.
- Project Management: Own technical project timelines, prioritize initiatives, and manage multiple robot programs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Vendor & Partner Coordination: Collaborate with external partners (e.g., component suppliers, software vendors) to ensure technical requirements are met and intellectual property is protected.
- As a Senior Product Developer - Tech (PD-T), you will act as a "product CEO" for assigned robot platforms, collaborating with engineering, software, UX, quality, and commercial teams to deliver best-in-class consumer experiences.
Requirements
- 4-5+ years of experience in product development, robotics, software/hardware engineering, or a related technical field-preferably with consumer robotics or connected devices.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent projects. <span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"13
Company info
- SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
- AI at SharkNinja
- At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future
- we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
- We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it.
- Senior Product Developer, Robots
- At SharkNinja, our mission is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
- As we expand our leadership in home robotics, we seek a Senior Product Developer - Tech (PD-T) to drive the next generation of SharkNinja Robots.
- This role is for those who are passionate about robotics, thrive in cross-functional environments, and want to shape the future of smart home automation.
- SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world.
- Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains.
- Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
- At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture.
- Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers.
- If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
- Role Overview
- Drive Robot Product Roadmap:
- Lead the development and enhancement of SharkNinja's robot portfolio, including day-to-day management of technical requirements, product improvements, and optimizations.
- Technical Leadership:
- Define, develop, and iterate product specifications for robots, balancing consumer needs, market opportunities, and technical feasibility.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with engineers, marketers, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure seamless execution from prototype to mass production.
- Facilitate technical discussions, resolve roadblocks, and ensure alignment across global teams.
- Competitive Analysis:
- Lead technical benchmarking of competitor robots, identifying gaps and opportunities for SharkNinja to lead in performance, reliability, and user experience.
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