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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.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Role Summary
This role supports the Shark business by driving execution and continuous improvement of existing product lines while helping inform future product development through insights and lessons learned. The Associate Product Developer acts as a product and market expert, owning key aspects of the in-market portfolio and ensuring strong performance across the product lifecycle.
The role focuses on managing and improving in-market products while partnering cross-functionally to drive performance, resolve issues, and execute portfolio initiatives. It maintains alignment with upstream development by contributing insights and staying informed on future launches to support smooth transition into the line business.
Key Responsibilities
Product Line Ownership & Lifecycle Management
0-3 MONTHS
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.
Learn More About Us
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice
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.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Role Summary
This role supports the Shark business by driving execution and continuous improvement of existing product lines while helping inform future product development through insights and lessons learned. The Associate Product Developer acts as a product and market expert, owning key aspects of the in-market portfolio and ensuring strong performance across the product lifecycle.
The role focuses on managing and improving in-market products while partnering cross-functionally to drive performance, resolve issues, and execute portfolio initiatives. It maintains alignment with upstream development by contributing insights and staying informed on future launches to support smooth transition into the line business.
Key Responsibilities
Product Line Ownership & Lifecycle Management
- Manage assigned product lines across lifecycle stages (launch, growth, optimization, end-of-life)
- Drive SKU extensions and global/geo expansion initiatives
- Identify product, quality, and customer experience issues and partner cross-functionally to resolve
- Ensure product performance across sales, quality, customer satisfaction, and financial targets
- Partner with Product Integrity (PI) to track and analyze performance (sales, reviews, returns, quality)
- Translate insights into actions that improve performance and customer experience
- Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives
- Share in-market learnings through PI (CSAT, quality, performance gaps)
- Participate in NPD touchpoints and stay aligned on upcoming launches
- Build readiness for transition of products into LBM
- Coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and CX
- Drive execution by aligning teams, timelines, and priorities
- Own maintenance of FAQs, troubleshooting content, and support materials post-transition
- Partner with CX and PI to capture feedback and feed learnings into NPD
- Drive SKU execution and cost reduction initiatives
- Maintain balance of cost, performance, and consumer experience
0-3 MONTHS
- Build deep understanding of product lines, performance drivers, and key issues
- Establish relationships with cross-functional partners
- Begin contributing to performance tracking and issue resolution
- Independently manage product areas and drive SKU and cost initiatives
- Identify trends and translate into actions
- Support geo expansions and execution efforts
- Own product performance and drive measurable impact
- Influence future development through insights
- Prepare to take ownership of transitioned products
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.
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.
Salary : $56,300 - $101,700