Senior Software Development Manager, SharkNinja
$215-235k
+ Employee stock purchase program
Office located in Needham, MA
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$215-235k
+ Employee stock purchase program
Office located in Needham, MA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 8+ years of experience in embedded systems development, including3+ years in firmware engineering management roles
- Proventrack recorddelivering production‑quality firmware for consumer electronics or similarly complex hardware products
- Deepexpertisein embedded C/C++, RTOS environments, microcontroller architectures, and hardware/software integration
- Strong understanding of firmware development lifecycles, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices for embedded systems
- Experience leading global engineering teams and collaborating across time zones and cultures
- Demonstratedsuccess running Agile development teams and using Atlassian tools to manage workflow and execution
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills
Desirable
- You think like an owner and act with urgency
- You inspire teams to push boundaries and deliver breakthrough solutions
- You thrive in fast‑paced environments and embrace ambiguity as an opportunity
- You bring a passion for building products that consumers love
- Background in connected devices, IoT products, or smart home ecosystems
- Experience with full-stack architectures integrating mobile apps, cloud services, and embedded systems
- Knowledge of device-to-mobile connectivity technologies including BLE, WiFi, and cloud-based communication protocols
- Prior experience in consumer electronics, robotics, or hardware-integrated software products
- Track record of building diverse, inclusive engineering teams and cultivating healthy team cultures
What the job involves
- The Sr. Software Manager of Embedded Engineering will lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of firmware across SharkNinja’s global product portfolio
- This role reports to and works closely with the VP of Embedded Engineering to shape long‑term architecture, drive execution, and elevate engineering excellence across the organization. The ideal leader is equally comfortable setting strategic direction, diving into technical detail, and ensuring day‑to‑day quality across multiple product lines
- Lead, mentorand grow a high‑performing embedded engineering organization responsible for firmware development across multiple product categories
- Own end‑to‑end firmware delivery—from architecture and design through implementation, validation, release, and ongoing maintenance
- Partner closely with the VP of Embedded Engineering toalign onstrategy, execution, and cross‑functional priorities
- Work across internal teams—including Controls Engineering, Systems Quality Assurance (SysQA), and other engineering groups—to ensure seamless integration and consistent product performance
- Drive Agile development practices across the embedded organization, including sprintor kanbanplanning, execution, and retrospectives using the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence)
- Champion engineering excellence by defining and enforcing best practices in coding standards, documentation, testing, CI/CD, and quality assurance
- Drive architectural decisions that balance innovation, reliability, scalability, and time‑to‑market
- Establishclear KPIs and quality metrics to ensure firmware stability, performance, and long‑term maintainability
- Collaborate across global development centers,fosteringalignment, knowledge sharing, and consistent execution
- Identifyand mitigate technical risks early, ensuring predictable delivery and high product quality
- Mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, cultivating a culture of ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement
- Represent embedded engineering in executive‑level discussions, providing clear communication on progress, risks, and strategic opportunities
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
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Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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