SharkNinja is seeking a Principal System Software Architect to define the architecture and evolution of the software systems that power their next generation of connected products, ensuring a robust, scalable, secure, and optimized software stack for AI-driven, connected living experiences at global scale.
Requirements
- Extensive Experience: 12+ years in embedded/system software engineering with at least 5 years in system architecture roles.
- System Software Expertise: Deep knowledge of embedded operating systems (RTOS, Linux, Android), device drivers, and low-level programming (C/C++, Rust).
- Connectivity Mastery: Hands-on experience with IoT connectivity standards (Wi-Fi, BLE, Matter, Zigbee, Thread) and cloud integration.
- Performance Engineering: Proven track record of designing systems for power efficiency, reliability, and scalability across millions of devices.
- Security Leadership: Strong understanding of secure boot, encryption, OTA updates, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, global standards).
- AI/Edge Integration: Familiarity with embedding AI/ML at the device level to enable predictive, adaptive functionality.
- Global Perspective: Experience architecting systems for products deployed globally, balancing regional standards and scalability.
Responsibilities
- System-Level Architecture: Define the end-to-end architecture for SharkNinja’s embedded and system software platforms, ensuring modularity, scalability, and seamless integration with cloud and mobile applications.
- Platform Leadership: Drive the design of real-time operating systems, firmware frameworks, and middleware that form the backbone of SharkNinja’s connected devices.
- Integration & Connectivity: Architect robust solutions for connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, Matter, and emerging protocols), ensuring reliable, secure, and low-latency interactions between devices and cloud services.
- Performance & Reliability: Establish standards for system software performance, power efficiency, and reliability. Champion system-wide optimizations that enhance device responsiveness and longevity.
- Security & Compliance: Lead the integration of cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks into system software design to protect consumer data and maintain global trust.
- AI/ML Enablement: Partner with the SVP of Software & AI to embed intelligence at the system level — from edge inference to seamless cloud handoff — enabling smarter, adaptive product experiences.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with hardware engineering, application software, and product teams to align system architecture with product strategy and user experience goals.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- 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 at accommodations@sharkninja.com
- Competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.
