Associate Product Developer - Floorcare

Associate Product Developer - Floorcare

United States

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.

Associate Product Developer

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

Product Performance & Insights

• 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

NPD Partnership

• 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

Cross-Functional Execution

• Coordinate across Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and CX
• Drive execution by aligning teams, timelines, and priorities

Product Support & CX

• Own maintenance of FAQs, troubleshooting content, and support materials post-transition
• Partner with CX and PI to capture feedback and feed learnings into NPD

Cost & Portfolio Execution

• Drive SKU execution and cost reduction initiatives
• Maintain balance of cost, performance, and consumer experience

What Success Looks Like

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

6 Months

• Independently manage product areas and drive SKU and cost initiatives
• Identify trends and translate into actions
• Support geo expansions and execution efforts

12 Months

• Own product performance and drive measurable impact
• Influence future development through insights
• Prepare to take ownership of transitioned 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

$56,300 - $101,700 USD

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.

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

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 View email address on click.appcast.io