Director, Connected Firmware Architecture & Delivery

Sharkninja

Needham (MA)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 240,000

Full time

6 hours ago
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Job summary

SharkNinja is seeking a Director of Connected Lifecycle Engineering to own global connected firmware architecture, delivery, and certifications. You will guide cross-functional teams to align wireless connectivity, display, and app integration while partnering with ODM/JDM partners on differentiated experiences.

We expect 12+ years in embedded software, 5+ years in leadership, and hands-on experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Matter, and OTA updates.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years in embedded software and firmware engineering.
  • 5+ years leading engineering organizations with senior engineers/managers.
  • Architected Bluetooth/BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, or Matter connectivity stacks and certification.
  • Experience with ODM/JDM partners and hardware integration.
  • Established CI/CD, static analysis, and automated test infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Define connectivity stack standards and integration interfaces for all product categories.
  • Lead global firmware delivery, including OE and partner collaboration.
  • Governance and gating of connected features with cross-functional teams.
  • Drive certification strategy (Bluetooth SIG, Wi‑Fi Alliance, Matter).
  • Build and mentor a senior technical team spanning architecture and delivery.

Skills

Embedded software
Firmware architecture
Leadership
Connectivity expertise
Cross-functional collaboration
Delivery ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Bluetooth/BLE
Wi-Fi
Matter
Zigbee
Thread
RTOS
CI/CD
Git
CMake

Job description

SharkNinja is seeking a Director of Connected Lifecycle Engineering to own global connected firmware architecture, delivery, and certifications. You will guide cross-functional teams to align wireless connectivity, display, and app integration while partnering with ODM/JDM partners on differentiated experiences.

We expect 12+ years in embedded software, 5+ years in leadership, and hands-on experience with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Matter, and OTA updates.

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