Senior Product Developer - Motorized Treats
Company: SharkNinja
Location: Needham
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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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. 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
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: - 4-5 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 $72,300—$135,700 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. Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice -
For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate
Privacy Notice. - For candidates based in China, please refer to
this Candidate Privacy Notice. - For candidates based in Vietnam,
please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice. 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
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