About this opportunity
SharkNinja, Inc. lists this Manager, Hardware Testing- APAC opportunity in needham, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeople’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than4,100associates, 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.
Test Manager – HW & SW Test Operations, APAC
Key Responsibilities
Test Program Leadership
Own and expand test programs across SW and HW in the APAC region — protocol development, execution standards, and continuous improvement across product categories.
Establish KPIs and reporting to monitor test coverage, defect detection, and execution quality across APAC sites.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with R&D, Program Management, Regulatory, and Customer Experience teams to embed quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Influence senior stakeholders to align on quality priorities, trade-offs, and risk mitigation strategies.
Act as a key quality voice in product development, change management, and escalation forums.
Test Protocol Development & Execution
Define and maintain HW and SW test protocols from component validation through system integration across APAC product development and manufacturing sites.
Drive root cause analysis for failures and systemic improvements to prevent recurrence.
SW & HW Integration Testing
Lead test operations at the intersection of firmware, embedded software, and hardware across APAC engineering teams.
Define test requirements, improvement areas, and strategy to improve throughput and repeatability regionally.
People & Capability Development
Build and develop a regional test engineering team across APAC.
Establish standardized methodologies and best practices that connect APAC test operations to global standards.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science; 7+ years in test engineering or product validation within consumer electronics or hardware.
Proven experience leading cross-functional HW and SW test programs
Preferred
Master's in a relevant engineering discipline.
Experience with embedded systems, firmware validation, or connected products.
Familiarity with TestRail, Jira, HIL/SIL frameworks and DQTP
Prior experience operating in a regional or multi-site engineering environment.
Key Competencies
Data-driven problem solver
Strong engineering judgment
Thrives in ambiguity
Collaborative and credible leader
Effective across cultures and time zones
What Success Looks Like
APAC test operations are stood up, scaled, and integrated with global standards — defects caught earlier, protocols consistent across regions, and engineering teams treating Test as a partner that accelerates releases.
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.
$140,000 — $170,000 USD
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
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.
Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary
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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
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Worksite address
needham, MA, 02494, US
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