--- title: 'Director, Connected Lifecycle Engineering at SharkNinja' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-connected-lifecycle-engineering-sharkninja-needham-ma-xd19r0v1qmqc' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-15' --- # Director, Connected Lifecycle Engineering at SharkNinja - **Company:** SharkNinja - **Location:** Needham MA, United States - **Compensation:** $210k–$240k - **Posted:** 2026-09-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sharkninjaoperatingllc/jobs/4711682006 ## Job description ## 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. Director, Connected Lifecycle Engineering Needham, MA The Opportunity Every connected SharkNinja product — the wireless link, the on-device display, the companion app experience — runs on firmware this leader owns. You will set the architecture that every connected program in the portfolio is built and gated against, and own the delivery of that firmware globally, whether it's written by your team or by an ODM/JDM partner. This is a dual-mandate role: architect and delivery owner. Architecture. You define the connectivity stack standards, pairing and provisioning protocols, display and embedded UI frameworks, and the app- and cloud-integration interfaces that gate every connected firmware program. Delivery. You own global connected-device firmware — wireless connectivity, connected-device security, over-the-air updating, on-device displays, and the differentiated connected experiences that set our products apart. You'll operate as a peer to the Embedded Firmware director (who owns non-connected embedded architecture and delivery), and partner with the Embedded Firmware director in Asia on connected features executed from that region. ## What You'll Own Architecture & Technical Direction - Architecture, interface definitions, and integration standards for wireless connectivity, display/UI, and companion app and cloud integration — all product categories, globally. - Architectural standards for Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter stacks, and for display and embedded graphics/UI frameworks. - Portfolio-wide device provisioning, pairing, and companion-app integration protocols: BLE GATT profiles, Wi-Fi onboarding, cloud device registration and authentication. - Technical decisions on wireless silicon, display hardware, and connectivity modules, in partnership with Hardware Engineering. - A reuse-first strategy — proven connectivity and UI components, vendor SDKs, and reference designs — reserving in-house development for differentiated experiences, security, and IP. - Connected architecture intent translated into requirements clear enough that development partners execute without interpretation. Standards, Governance & Enforcement - Engineering standards for connectivity and display/UI subsystems, applied equally to internal developers and third-party suppliers. - The technical requirements embedded in supplier agreements for connected subsystems — including the pre-MP reproducibility deliverable: source, toolchain, and signed build manifest sufficient to independently rebuild shipping binaries. - Design review and gating checkpoints that connectivity, display, and app-integration deliverables clear before integration. - Connected product behavior defined at design time with Systems Engineering and NPD, closing hardware/software/app gaps before they surface at integration. Connectivity Certification & Compliance - Certification strategy and process for wireless standards: Bluetooth SIG qualification, Wi-Fi Alliance certification, Matter certification, and regional RF regulatory compliance. - Architecture that accounts for certification requirements at design time rather than as a late-stage gate. - Technical escalation for interoperability failures against phones, routers, hubs, and third-party ecosystems (Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Matter). Connected Delivery Leadership - Delivery commitments for internally developed connected firmware: schedule, quality, and scope. - Leadership of the Connected Firmware organization through the Manager, Connected Firmware Delivery — building capability, capacity, and technical bench strength in wireless, display, and app-integration engineering. - Clean integration of connected firmware with hardware, cloud services, mobile applications, and user interfaces. - Partnership with other company firmware leaders on shared platform work and non-connected standards. Test Automation & Development Infrastructure - The test automation framework for connectivity and display subsystems: interoperability test rigs, RF conformance testing, CI pipeline design, and static analysis tooling. - Build and integration requirements for connected firmware repositories, internal and supplier. - The mechanism Quality gates against for connected features. This function builds the scaffolding; acceptance criteria and gate authority remain with Embedded QA & Governance. ## Team & Cross-Functional Leadership - Build and lead a senior technical team spanning connected architecture and delivery, with proven experience directing ODM and JDM partners on wireless and display subsystems. - Develop technical leadership talent and strengthen the architect and engineering career paths within Firmware Engineering. - Serve as a senior technical voice in partner capability assessment and consolidation decisions for connectivity and display suppliers. - Partner closely with Cloud, Mobile App, and UX/UI teams on connected feature architecture. - Communicate technical direction, delivery status, and risk to Firmware and EE executive leadership. ## What You'll Bring ## Experience - 12+ years in embedded software and firmware engineering, with significant depth in wireless connectivity and/or connected-device architecture. - 5+ years leading engineering organizations, including direct people leadership of senior engineers and managers. - Architected Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Matter connectivity stacks and taken products through certification. - Integrated embedded firmware with mobile companion apps and cloud services. - Defined architecture executed by ODM/JDM partners, and enforced standards against outsourced development. - Established CI/CD, static analysis, and automated test infrastructure for connected embedded programs. - Shipped production connected firmware in consumer electronics, home appliances, robotics, IoT, or comparable high-volume industries. Technical Expertise - Wireless connectivity at protocol and stack level: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, Matter, Thread, Zigbee. - Device provisioning, pairing, and companion app integration: BLE GATT, Wi-Fi onboarding, cloud device registration and authentication. - Display technologies and embedded graphics/UI frameworks. - Device security for connected products: secure pairing, network security, credential provisioning, cloud authentication. - OTA software update architecture. - Wireless certification and regulatory processes: Bluetooth SIG, Wi-Fi Alliance, Matter, FCC/CE. - RTOS, build systems and toolchains (gcc, CMake, headless builds), Git-based source control, static analysis. - Test automation frameworks, RF and interoperability test infrastructure, hardware-in-the-loop validation. - Hardware-software integration and product bring-up. Education - Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline required. Master's preferred. 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 $210,000—$240,000 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. Learn more about us: https://sharkninja.com/dei[Life At SharkNinja](https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/) [Outrageously Extraordinary](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ) SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice - For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html). - For candidates based in China, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html). - For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this [Candidate Privacy Notice](https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html). 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 accommodations@sharkninja.com ## About SharkNinja ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that designs, develops, and markets innovative small household appliances under the Shark and Ninja brands. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: SN) - **Headquarters**: Needham, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2008 (as a merger of Shark and Ninja brands; founding roots go back decades) - **Founders**: Mark Rosenzweig ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Small household appliances (floor care, kitchen, food preparation, beauty, home environment) - **Target customers**: B2C consumers across all income brackets; sold through major retailers (online and offline) and distributors globally - **Mission statement**: “To positively impact people’s lives every day in every home in our global markets.” ## Products & Services - **Shark**: Floorcare products (vacuums, mops, steam cleaners) – #1 floorcare brand in the US by dollar sales. - **Ninja**: Small kitchen appliances (blenders, food processors, cookers, beverage systems) – best-selling small kitchen appliance brand in the US. - **Beauty & Home Environment**: Hair care, air purifiers, and other lifestyle appliances (growing category). - **Product type**: Hardware (consumer electronics/appliances) with integrated software and app connectivity in select products. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly stated in provided sources; as of 2025 annual report, net sales were $6.4 billion. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (2025) – $6.4 billion net sales, up ~16% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA $1.14 billion (19% growth). Adjusted EPS $5.28 (up 21%). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Publicly traded; major institutional investors. Key retail partners include Walmart, Target, Amazon, Costco, and international distributors. - **Growth Signals**: 21% headcount growth since 2008 (now 4,000+ associates). Expanded into 38 product subcategories. International net sales grew 20.8% in 2025. Strong market share gains across categories. ## Competitive Advantages - **Continuous disruptive innovation**: Rapid product iteration and refinement based on “always-on” consumer insights and reviews, allowing SharkNinja to solve problems competitors overlook. - **Scaled engineering powerhouse**: Global cross-functional engineering and product development team that can quickly bring new products to market. - **Brand trust and market leadership**: Shark is #1 in US floorcare; Ninja is best-selling small kitchen appliance brand. Products have broad appeal across price points, taking share from both higher- and lower-priced competitors. - **Extensive IP portfolio**: Proprietary technologies and intellectual property that differentiate products and extend product life cycles. ## Strategic Focus - **Category expansion**: Entering new product categories (beauty, home environment) and subcategories within existing lines. - **International growth**: Expanding presence in EMEA, Asia, and other global markets (international sales growing faster than domestic). - **AI and digital transformation**: “Jailbreak” company-wide AI initiative, including AI hackathons and an AI-native early talent program (SharkByte) with a $1M AI Awards prize. - **Sustainability**: Designing energy-efficient products, reducing carbon footprint across the value chain. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “outrageously extraordinary” – encourages fearless thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid experimentation. Emphasis on innovation and impact. - **Growth opportunities**: High-impact programs like “Breakthrough Intensive Thinking”, “Built-to-Lead” sessions with executive leadership, and workshops with external voices. - **AI immersion**: Every employee gets hands-on with AI through Jailbreak initiatives; interns/co-ops in SharkByte program work on real projects with a shot at the $1M AI Awards. - **Diversity & inclusion**: 14 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with executive sponsors, over 500 members worldwide. - **Community & planet**: Nearly $3.7M donated to nonprofits since 2020; paid volunteer day; matching gifts up to $500/year. Sustainability commitments. - **Work model**: Not explicitly stated as fully remote; likely hybrid/office-based given headquarters and global offices. Roles span product, engineering, marketing, sales, digital technology, customer excellence, and corporate functions. - **Locations**: Needham, MA (HQ); offices across America, Europe, and Asia (including UK, China). ## Sources 1. [sharkninja.com](https://www.sharkninja.com/about-us/our-company.html) 2. [careers.sharkninja.com](https://careers.sharkninja.com/) 3. [sec.gov - 2025 Annual Report](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1957132/000195713226000025/sn-2025arsfinal.pdf) 4. 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