Associate Product Developer

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 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Role Overview
The Product Development - Robots team is at the heart of SharkNinja's innovation engine, responsible for delivering breakthrough robotic products from concept to launch. As an Associate Product Developer - Tech (APD-T), you will support technical leaders and cross-functional teams in developing robot platforms. You'll collaborate with engineering, software, UX, quality, and commercial teams to help deliver best-in-class consumer experiences. This is a hands-on learning role, designed to build your skills and understanding of robotics product development.
Key Responsibilities

• Support Robot Product Roadmap: Assist in the development and enhancement of SharkNinja's robot portfolio, helping manage technical requirements, product improvements, and optimizations. Contribute to the integration of advanced technologies (e.g., SLAM, AI, connectivity) under guidance from senior team members.

• Technical Collaboration: Help define and document product specifications for robots, balancing consumer needs, market opportunities, and technical feasibility. Work closely with engineering and software teams to translate consumer insights into practical solutions.

• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate with engineers, marketers, supply chain, and quality teams to support execution from prototype to mass production. Participate in technical discussions and help resolve roadblocks.

• Competitive Analysis: Assist in benchmarking competitor robots, identifying gaps and opportunities for SharkNinja to improve performance, reliability, and user experience.

• Legacy Product Support: Help gather feedback from consumers and the market to inform next-generation product development for legacy robot lines.

• Quality & Validation: Support Testing and Quality teams in defining and executing robot-specific validation protocols, including firmware, hardware, and system-level testing. Help analyze field performance and consumer feedback.

• Project Assistance: Help track technical project timelines, prioritize initiatives, and support multiple robot programs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Vendor & Partner Coordination: Assist with external partners (e.g., component suppliers, software vendors) to ensure technical requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline.

• Internship, project, or coursework experience in robotics, product development, or software/hardware engineering is a plus.

• Foundational understanding of robotics technologies (navigation, perception, embedded systems, connectivity) and a passion for building innovative, consumer-centric products.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Willingness to learn, adapt to shifting priorities, and embrace transparency.

• Collaborative, consumer-first mindset and drive to deliver excellent experiences.

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
$54,400-$97,800 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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