Shark Ninja

Manager, Hardware Testing- APAC

Shark Ninja • $140K — $170K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Master's in a relevant engineering discipline (preferred).
  • Experience with embedded systems, firmware validation, or connected products (preferred).
  • Familiarity with TestRail, Jira, HIL/SIL frameworks and DQTP (preferred).
  • Prior experience operating in a regional or multi-site engineering environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Own and expand test programs across SW and HW in the APAC region, focusing on protocol development and execution standards.
  • Establish KPIs and reporting to monitor test coverage, defect detection, and execution quality across APAC sites.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lead test operations at the intersection of firmware, embedded software, and hardware across APAC engineering teams.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching.
  • Employee stock purchase program.
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
  • Parental leave and identity theft protection.
  • Pet insurance and pre-paid legal insurance.
Full Job Description
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.

Pay Range

$140,000-$170,000 USD

About Shark Ninja

SharkNinja is a pioneer in small household appliances and cleaning solutions that fit the lifestyles of busy people. By providing highly functional, innovative products, SharkNinja has rapidly carved out a significant market share in the housewares industry, becoming one of the leading companies in this sector. The company's products are sold under the Shark and Ninja brands, which are known for their quality, performance, and affordability. SharkNinja is committed to providing its customers with the best possible experience, and it has a strong reputation for customer service and support.
Learn more about Shark Ninja
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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