Senior Software Development Manager

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.
Sr. Software Manager of Embedded Engineering - SharkNinja
About Shark Ninja
SharkNinja creates innovative household products that positively impact people's lives every day. Our teams operate with an outrageously exceptional mindset-moving fast, thinking boldly, and delivering products that delight consumers around the world. We thrive on solving complex engineering challenges with curiosity, craftsmanship, and a relentless drive for excellence. Joining SharkNinja means stepping into a global, high‑energy environment where ideas move quickly from concept to market and where leaders empower teams to do the best work of their careers.
Role Overview
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.
Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

What Makes You Outrageously Exceptional

• 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

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
$215,000-$235,000 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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