Associate Product Developer

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Needham, MA, USA
In-Office
56K-102K Annually
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Beauty • Robotics • Design • Appliances • Manufacturing
Positively impacting people’s lives every day in every home around the world.
The Role
Support onsite product development from concept through mass production for assigned categories. Define and iterate product specs, own category sales performance, run competitive analyses, partner with testing and quality, and act as cross-functional product expert to drive consumer-first, profitable programs.
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About Us
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.
The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the "product CEOs" and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds, from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers - but we all have one thing in common: we're consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.
Responsibilities:
  • Support the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio - you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. You are responsible AND accountable for progressing, reporting on, and actioning your and your team's deliverables.
  • Define, develop, and iterate product specifications, marrying consumer wants/needs, white space in the market, and product technologies as the primary consumer advocate.
  • Take ownership of your assigned categories' sales performance - partnering with others in the company to identify what products are working/not working; and recommend new product opportunities to fill those gaps.
  • Lead competitive product analyses, giving your business partners insight into how Shark stacks up against the competition - and maintaining a clear lens on how we can constantly improve to make Shark the consumer's top choice every time.
  • Be the voice of our legacy product lines: share insights and learnings from consumers and the market with Product Developers focused on NPD to ensure critical features and feedback are incorporated into next generation products.
  • Partner with SharkNinja Testing and Quality organizations to define, develop, and manage quality and performance testing procedures.
  • Act as the product "expert" for cross-functional team member questions and concerns.
    ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
    • 2-3+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field - preferable at a consumer goods company.
    • Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or a combination of the above.
    • A "100% on" consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products.
    • A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills.
    • COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT, one of SharkNinja's SUCCESS DRIVERS, is immensely critical in this role. Highly-effective communication skills - both written (presentation/email) and face-to-face (ability to host succinct, effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management) - are required.
    • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
    • A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment.
    • The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward.

Salary and Other Compensation: 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.
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&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.
Pay Range
$56,300-$101,700 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset 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.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
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.
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Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
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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 & Culture at [email protected]

Skills Required

  • 2-3+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, marketing, human factors engineering, or a related field
  • Experience at a consumer goods company (preferable)
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Marketing, Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Consumer-first perspective when introducing or improving products/processes
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams
  • Highly effective communication skills (written presentations/emails and face-to-face presentations to all management levels)
  • Strong project management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness and desire to learn, grow, and embrace shifting priorities
  • Ability to partner with Testing and Quality to define and manage quality and performance testing procedures

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SharkNinja Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options with dental and vision are paired with company‑paid life/AD&D and short‑ and long‑term disability. Optional supplemental life, critical illness, and access to Calm Premium and TaskHuman expand the health and protection toolkit.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan and a 2023 Equity Incentive Plan provide accessible ownership opportunities. These options offer a path for employees to participate in company growth beyond base pay.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth “Generous” PTO, company holidays, and paid parental leave are emphasized, with half‑day “Summer Fridays” in August noted in U.S. materials. Backup child and eldercare days appear in postings, adding practical support for time away.

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The Company
HQ: Needham, MA
4,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

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 4,000 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Why Work With Us

Whether your passion is engineering, designing, marketing, or developing, at SharkNinja you’ll find we’re all about people. We work together to create world-class products that delight our consumers. Building an admired consumer products problem solving engine is hard; we do it better than others by operating differently.

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