GM Robotics

Job Title: GM Robotics

Location: Needham, Massachusetts

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 3,300+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. Fast Company named SharkNinja to their Annual List of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2025.

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.

 As part of our team, you’ll embrace a mindset that sets SharkNinja apart: 

Relentless Drive for Edge: Always seeking insights and innovations that give us a unique advantage. 

Insatiable Impatience for Action: Acting boldly and iterating quickly to keep momentum alive. 

Deep-Seated Confidence: Tackling challenges head-on with trust in your ability to solve them. 

Genuine Belief in the Journey: Committing to SharkNinja’s approach, even when it’s unconventional.”

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an accomplished, visionary GM of Robotics to lead our global product design and technology company. This person will oversee the Robotics strategic direction, driving innovation, profitability, and long-term growth while ensuring best-in-class execution across product development, category leadership, and consumer experience. This leader will collaborate closely with the Engineering, Product Development, Marketing and Creative teams.

Strategic Vision & Leadership:

• Define and communicate a compelling Robotics vision and strategy to advance the company’s market leadership and innovation in product design and technology.


• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration across all departments.

Digital Ecosystem & Platform Integration:

• Proficiency in IoT ecosystems, cloud computing, and device-cloud integration.


• Command of digital interfaces, including mobile apps, web interfaces, and software that enhances physical hardware.

 Product & Technology Innovation:

• Drive the development of breakthrough products and services that deliver exceptional user experiences, combining hardware, software, and IoT solutions.


• Oversee the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Represent the company externally with customers, investors, partners, regulators, and the broader technology community as leader in the Robotics space.


• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to provide regular performance updates and ensure sound corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive consumer experience integration across hardware & software for seamless engagement.


• Establish market differentiation & thought leadership in robotics & connected devices.


• Product Development & Innovation - Lead R&D, Product Development & Advanced Engineering to drive breakthrough HW/SW concepts.


• Advance robotics behavior, cleaning algorithms, and next-gen form factors.


• Spearhead +2-year tech roadmaps, ensuring long-term differentiation & manufacturability. Software & Digital Ecosystem.


• NPI & Manufacturing - Oversee product lifecycle from R&D to commercialization, ensuring smooth execution.


• Drive engineering change management (ECN) for continuous improvement. Optimize cost, quality, and scalability through supply chain partnerships.


• Own robotics app platform strategy and ensure seamless UI/UX & IoT integration.


• Oversee device software, cloud-to-chip connectivity, and high-performance testing.


• Ensure robust cloud architecture, embedded systems, and AI-driven features.


• Develop and implement strategic plans for the robotics division, aligning with overall company objectives.


• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all robotic products and processes.

• Consumer-First Innovation Insights - Lead consumer insights teams, translating real-world data into product evolution.


• Foster a "show & tell" hack culture, driving rapid prototyping & iterative design.


• Deliver 5-star consumer satisfaction through data-backed product refinement.


• Leadership & Organizational Influence Lead consumer insights teams, translating real-world data into product evolution.

• Foster a "show & tell" hack culture, driving rapid prototyping & iterative design.


• Deliver 5-star consumer satisfaction through data-backed product refinement.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.


• Extensive experience in robotics engineering and product development.


• Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams.


• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to think critically and solve complex problems.


• Passion for innovation and a deep understanding of consumer needs.


• Proven experience in high-volume product development from concept to mass production – ideally on the consumer side.


• Strong leadership, project management, and critical thinking skills.


• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

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—your part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.