VP, Advanced Development Electrical Engineering

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 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
This role will provide executive leadership and strategic direction for SharkNinja's Advanced Development organization, driving the exploration, design, and validation of the next generation of electrical, electronic, and systems technologies. The Vice President of Advanced Development - Electrical Engineering will lead multidisciplinary teams to develop breakthrough architectures, integrate advanced semiconductors and sensing platforms, and translate emerging technologies into scalable solutions that power SharkNinja's future products.
This leader will define and deliver the electrical and electronics systems aspects of SharkNinja's technology roadmap, working cross-functionally with Product, Mechanical, Software, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of advanced technologies across the company's portfolio.
What You'll Do
Strategic Vision & Technology Roadmap

• Define and lead SharkNinja's long-term technology strategy for electrical, electronic, and systems innovation, aligning with corporate and category growth objectives.
• Create and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap that drives competitive differentiation in performance, intelligence, and energy efficiency.
• Partner with executive leadership and product development teams to align advanced development with business goals and consumer insights.
• Scout, assess, and integrate emerging semiconductor, sensor, and control technologies into SharkNinja's development pipeline.

Advanced Development & Engineering Leadership

• Lead concept and prototype development for advanced electrical and embedded architectures that enable future product capabilities.
• Oversee system-level design, integrating power systems, sensors, control algorithms, and communication interfaces.
• Drive deep collaboration between electrical, mechanical, software, and design engineering to ensure holistic system performance.
• Ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and compliant with reliability, safety, and regulatory standards.

Technology Innovation & Systems Integration

• Champion the development of next-generation electronics platforms, including microcontroller selection, semiconductor roadmap alignment, and hardware optimization.
• Evaluate and apply emerging technologies in sensing, actuation, low-power design, AI at the edge, and high-efficiency control systems.
• Guide technology validation, testing, and rapid prototyping efforts to accelerate feasibility and shorten innovation cycles.
• Foster partnerships with semiconductor suppliers and research institutions to stay at the forefront of component technology.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence

• Build strong, transparent partnerships across Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure alignment from concept through launch.
• Collaborate with Software and Systems leaders to ensure full-stack integration from hardware through firmware and user experience.
• Communicate technology strategy and progress effectively to both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Cultivate an organizational culture of curiosity, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Team Development & Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing global engineering organization with expertise in electrical systems, electronic design, and systems architecture.
• Drive clarity, accountability, and innovation within and across teams to deliver against aggressive technical and business goals.
• Promote an environment that values diverse thinking, experimentation, and disciplined execution.

What You'll Bring

• 20+ years of experience in electrical, systems, or electronics engineering, with at least 10 years in senior leadership in consumer electronics, semiconductor-based systems, or advanced product development.
• Proven track record of developing and executing multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Deep technical expertise in circuit design, power systems, sensors, control systems, and semiconductor integration.
• Strong understanding of embedded architectures, PCB design, and reliability engineering.
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and collaborating effectively across product, mechanical, software, and operations disciplines.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to translate technical innovation into tangible market advantages.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (UL, CE, FCC, safety, and reliability).

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
$183,800-$281,800 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. 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.
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