Senior Product Developer

Warrior Sports, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 129,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online learning

Tuition reimbursement

$100 monthly student loan support

Mentorship programs

$1,000 yearly lifestyle reimbursement

4 weeks of vacation

12 holidays

Generous parental leave

Job summary

Warrior Sports, Inc. seeks a Senior Product Developer in Boston, MA, responsible for leading product development and ensuring quality standards through effective project management. The position demands over 5 years of experience in footwear.

Successful candidates will possess strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills. A hybrid working model allows flexibility, with in-office work required three days a week. A comprehensive benefits package is included, covering medical, 401(k), and generous vacation policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of product development experience, with 5 years in footwear.
• Experience developing and implementing new lasts and knowledge of grading.
• Proven record of creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product development for projects.
• Maintain communication with cross-functional teams.
• Drive Product Validation process on new models.

Skills

Problem-solving tools

Technical drawings

Molding processes

Footwear technology

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Summary

Senior Product Developer fully coordinates product development tasks with cross‑functional teams, ensuring project milestones and quality standards are met through strong project management and transparent communication.

Major Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate product development for projects, monitoring all associated deadlines.
• Maintain open lines of communication with sourcing, engineering, product management, design and development teams.
• Apply knowledge of shoe construction and manufacturing processes to evaluate prototypes.
• Identify and resolve potential issues related to material test data, technical wear test data, and technical drawings.
• Drive the Product Validation process on new models to confirm performance, fit and specification requirements, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Conduct product teardowns and cost analysis, recommending trade‑offs between cost, manufacturability and design.
• Perform color, material and upper iterations, and expose new tools.
• Maintain timelines and proactively identify problems to keep projects on track.

Requirements for Success

• Bachelor’s degree; engineering degree a plus.
• Minimum 5‑8 years of product development experience, including 5 years in footwear.
• Proficiency with problem‑solving tools and a solid understanding of technical drawings, molding processes, materials, wear test data, footwear technology, patterns and production processes.
• Experience developing and implementing new lasts and knowledge of grading.
• Proven record of creative problem solving.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Location & Compensation

Boston, MA – (Corporate Headquarters)Pay: $82,000 to $105,800 to $129,600 Annual (base pay varies by experience, role, equity and location).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k). Additional perks: online learning, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, $1,000 yearly lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays and generous parental leave. Temporary and part‑time associates receive applicable benefits per role classification.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid model: in‑office work three days per week (Tuesday‑Thursday) with an option to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per calendar year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates, ensuring that employment terms are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information, or any protected veteran status.