About this Manager, Hardware Testing- APAC role at SharkNinja
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 4,100 associates, 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 CompetenciesData-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.
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. 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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