Job Description

About Us 

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

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. 

Vice President, Research & Development

About the Role;

This isn’t just an R&D leadership role it’s your chance to shape the future of how millions of people experience their homes every day. As VP of R&D for Shark’s Home Environment and Non Robotic Floorcare categories, you’ll set the vision, steer the strategy, and raise the bar for what great looks like.

You’ll own the long term innovation roadmap, turning big picture strategy into breakthrough products that people love and rate 5 stars. Sitting at the leadership table, you’ll connect the dots across the business aligning teams, unlocking investment, and making sure we move fast, smart, and with purpose.

At your core, you’re the champion of consumer first innovation driving performance, reliability, and a little bit of wow into everything we build.

What You’ll Do;

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• Set the vision Define and drive the long term R&D and technology strategy across key categories future focused, bold, and built to win

What You’ll Bring;

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• Deep experience 20+ years leading Engineering or R&D, including running large, complex, global teams and portfolios

If you’re excited by the idea of building category leading products, shaping global strategy, and leading teams that move at speed this is your role.

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. 

Learn more about us:   Life At SharkNinja  Outrageously Extraordinary 

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