Engineering Manager, R&D

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.

Senior Mobile Software Engineers

Department: Software & Robotics

About the Role

At SharkNinja, we create intelligent, connected products that delight consumers and disrupt categories. We're growing our engineering teams across Firmware, Cloud, and Mobile App development. We are building systems that integrate hardware, software, and digital experiences using AI-driven processes to help accelerate design, coding, and testing.Come help design and deliver the next generation of SharkNinja products from mobile applications that connect consumers to their devices, full-stack architectures that enable seamless experiences, and cross-platform solutions that bring intelligence directly to users' fingertips. You'll contribute to our existing SharkClean app platform while helping shape the future of a unified app ecosystem spanning all connected devices for SharkNinja. Together, we're making our products feel smarter every day they're in the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain hybrid mobile applications using Swift (iOS) and/or Kotlin (Android) with modern development tools.
• Build cross-platform solutions using React Native to accelerate feature delivery across iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with embedded, cloud, and hardware teams to deliver end-to-end connected product experiences.
• Design and implement full-stack system architectures that integrate mobile apps with cloud services and connected devices.
• Write, execute, and automate tests to ensure reliability, performance, and consumer-ready quality.
• Debug and optimize mobile app performance for consumer-scale deployment across diverse device ecosystems.
• Work closely with cross-functional development teams spanning the entire software stack from embedded to cloud.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in native iOS and/or Android development with deep understanding of Swift or Kotlin programming languages.
• Proficiency with modern mobile development tools: Xcode, Android Studio, Git, Gradle, CocoaPods, Swift Package Manager, etc.
• Experience working with cross-functional development teams across the software stack.
• Understanding of full-stack system architecture and mobile-to-cloud integration patterns.
• Experience or willingness to learn React Native for cross-platform development.
• A passion for creating consumer-friendly, connected product experiences.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a drive to be part of an A-Player engineering team.

Preferred

• Rust for cross-platform modules, React Navigation,React Query state management, Protobuf APIs, Xcode/Android Studio build systems
• Prior work with connected devices, IoT ecosystems, or device-to-app connectivity.
• Knowledge of BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) and WiFi connectivity protocols.
• Experience with Rust, C/C++, or other systems programming languages.
• Background in robotics, consumer electronics, or smart home products.

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

$108,800—$166,800 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. To gether, 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.  

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