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VP, Embedded Software

SharkNinja
Needham6d ago
Seniority
Lead

About the role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>SharkNinja&nbsp;is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;people’s lives in homes around the world. <strong>Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja</strong>, the company has a proven&nbsp;track record&nbsp;of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed&nbsp;SharkNinja&nbsp;to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than&nbsp;4,100&nbsp;associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>AI at SharkNinja </strong></p> <p>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.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>VP, Embedded Software</strong> <em>Lead the future of connected device engineering at SharkNinja</em></p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">SharkNinja's products are in millions of homes worldwide — and the software inside them is getting smarter, faster. We're looking for a VP of Embedded Software to build and lead the global organization that makes it all work: firmware, device software, and controls engineering, unified under one roof.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a technical leader who wants to shape how a world-class consumer electronics company develops connected products at scale. You'll lead teams across the US, China, and beyond, working alongside Hardware, Advanced Development, and Controls to bring best-in-class embedded engineering to every product we ship.</p> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What You'll Own</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You'll set the vision and run the organization — not just manage it. That means:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Building the team</strong>: Hiring, developing, and inspiring a global bench of engineers, tech leads, and managers who take real ownership of their craft</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Setting the standard</strong>: Defining engineering practices, tooling, and quality frameworks that work for real-time and embedded systems across distributed teams</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Driving alignment</strong>: Bridging firmware, software, and controls disciplines so requirements, architecture, and validation are tight from day one — not an afterthought</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Owning delivery</strong>: Accountable for quality and execution across the device software portfolio, including QA and test automation at the embedded level</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Representing the org</strong>: Communicating strategy, tradeoffs, and progress clearly at the executive level and across cross-functional partners</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You've done this before. You've built and led embedded or firmware engineering organizations at scale — globally — and you know what good looks like at every layer of the stack.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">You bring:</p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Deep embedded systems expertise: RTOS, firmware lifecycle, device controls architecture</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of scaling embedded QA and automated testing that actually sticks</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading distributed teams across regions, including Asia-based orgs</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong systems thinking — you can define and enforce integration frameworks across hardware/firmware/software boundaries</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Executive-level communication skills: you can translate technical complexity into clear strategy for both engineering and business audiences</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Candidate must have experience leading embedded software/firmware teams within a consumer electronics/consumer products environment</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Bonus points for:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Consumer electronics, IoT, or connected product background</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with BLE/Wi-Fi connectivity and device-to-cloud patterns</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with HIL testing, CI/CD for firmware, or embedded QA infrastructure</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Exposure to controls engineering and bridging it with software workflows</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Managing vendor or offshore development relationships with accountability for quality</li> </ul> <hr class="border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5"> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Why SharkNinja</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">We move fast, we ship globally, and we care deeply about the quality of what goes into people's homes. If you want to lead a team doing technically hard work that ends up in products millions of people use every day — this is it.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Salary and Other Compensation: </strong>The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&amp;D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$290,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$350,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Culture</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. &nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We empower your personal and professional growth </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">To</span><span data-contrast="auto">gether, we won’t just launch products—</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">we’ll disrupt entire markets.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about us:</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://sharkninja.com/dei"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Life At SharkNinja</span></span></a> &nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Outrageously Extraordinary</span></span></strong></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:336}">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p data-start="88" data-end="129"><strong data-start="88" data-end="127">SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice</strong></p> <ul data-start="131" data-end="402"> <li data-start="131" data-end="224"> <p data-start="133" data-end="224">For candidates based in <strong data-start="157" data-end="172">all regions</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="225" data-end="312"> <p data-start="227" data-end="312">For candidates based in <strong data-start="251" data-end="260">China</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="313" data-end="402"> <p data-start="315" data-end="402">For candidates based in <strong data-start="339" data-end="350">Vietnam</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People &amp; Culture at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:accommodations@sharkninja.com">accommodations@sharkninja.com</a></em></span></p> </div></div>

Perks & benefits

  • 401k
  • Distributed Team
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Equity Compensation

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