VP, Embedded Software

Sharkninjaoperatingllc; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 290,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinjaoperatingllc is seeking a VP of Embedded Software to lead the development of firmware and connected devices. This pivotal role involves building and managing global teams responsible for embedded systems engineering and software delivery.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience leading embedded software teams in consumer electronics, strong systems thinking abilities, and executive-level communication skills. The position offers a salary range between $290,000 and $350,000, along with comprehensive benefits and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and lead embedded or firmware engineering teams.
• Experience with QA and automated testing for embedded systems.
• Ability to communicate technical complexities to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead global teams that manage firmware, device software, and controls engineering.
• Define engineering practices and quality frameworks for embedded systems.
• Accountable for software portfolio delivery and quality assurance.

Skills

Deep embedded systems expertise

Strong systems thinking

Executive-level communication skills

Experience leading distributed teams

Education

Experience in consumer electronics or similar

Job description

VP, Embedded Software

Lead the future of connected device engineering at SharkNinja

The Opportunity

SharkNinja's products are in millions of homes worldwide — and the software inside them is getting smarter, faster. We're looking for a VP of Embedded Software to build and lead the global organization that makes it all work: firmware, device software, and controls engineering, unified under one roof.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role for a technical leader who wants to shape how a world-class consumer electronics company develops connected products at scale. You'll lead teams across the US, China, and beyond, working alongside Hardware, Advanced Development, and Controls to bring best-in-class embedded engineering to every product we ship.

What You'll Own

• Building the team: Hiring, developing, and inspiring a global bench of engineers, tech leads, and managers who take real ownership of their craft
• Setting the standard: Defining engineering practices, tooling, and quality frameworks that work for real-time and embedded systems across distributed teams
• Driving alignment: Bridging firmware, software, and controls disciplines so requirements, architecture, and validation are tight from day one — not an afterthought
• Owning delivery: Accountable for quality and execution across the device software portfolio, including QA and test automation at the embedded level
• Representing the org: Communicating strategy, tradeoffs, and progress clearly at the executive level and across cross-functional partners

What We're Looking For

You've done this before. You've built and led embedded or firmware engineering organizations at scale — globally — and you know what good looks like at every layer of the stack.

You bring:

• Deep embedded systems expertise: RTOS, firmware lifecycle, device controls architecture
• A track record of scaling embedded QA and automated testing that actually sticks
• Experience leading distributed teams across regions, including Asia-based orgs
• Strong systems thinking — you can define and enforce integration frameworks across hardware/firmware/software boundaries
• Executive-level communication skills: you can translate technical complexity into clear strategy for both engineering and business audiences
• Candidate must have experience leading embedded software/firmware teams within a consumer electronics/consumer products environment

Bonus points for:

• Consumer electronics, IoT, or connected product background
• Familiarity with BLE/Wi-Fi connectivity and device-to-cloud patterns
• Experience with HIL testing, CI/CD for firmware, or embedded QA infrastructure
• Exposure to controls engineering and bridging it with software workflows
• Managing vendor or offshore development relationships with accountability for quality

Salary and Other Compensation

Pay Range: $290,000 – $350,000 USD

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.

• 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

EEO Statement

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 [e-mail]