SharkNinja · 2 days ago
Software Development Engineer Testing I
Needham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$69K/yr - $106K/yr
2+ years expSharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, known for its innovative lifestyle solutions. The Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) role involves designing and developing test automation frameworks and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems to validate embedded software across the product portfolio.
BeautyConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks, tools, and test benches for embedded software verification and validation
Develop and operate HIL test setups integrating sensors, actuators, and control modules to simulate real-world operating conditions
Collaborate with embedded software, controls, and systems engineers to define test requirements and implement end-to-end validation workflows
Build, configure, and maintain test automation infrastructure supporting continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Automate test execution and reporting, improving coverage and reducing manual effort
Develop test scripts and utilities using Python, MATLAB/Simulink, or LabVIEW to interface with mechatronic components (switches, relays, motor drivers, etc.)
Integrate testing with source control and CI tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and root-cause analysis of test failures to improve product robustness
Support hardware bring-up and system-level validation, ensuring that software interacts safely and reliably with physical systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related field
2+ years of experience in software test automation or embedded systems testing
Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, etc.)
Strong understanding of software/controls development and the interaction between software and mechatronic systems (sensors, relays, actuators, motor controllers)
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and version control systems (Git)
Familiarity with embedded software testing methodologies, HIL systems, and real-time simulation environments
Working knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, Wi-Fi) and data acquisition systems
Preferred
Experience building HIL test setups or using real-time testing platforms (e.g., dSPACE, Speedgoat, NI PXI)
Background in model-based development with MATLAB/Simulink and test automation integration
Experience in consumer product development or IoT/connected devices
Familiarity with test management tools, automated reporting, and metrics tracking
Benefits
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
Competitive health insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
SharkNinja product discounts
Company
SharkNinja
SharkNinja is a consumer goods company that offers beauty, home care, kitchen appliances, and outdoor electronic products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
CDH Investments
2025-08-20Post Ipo Secondary· $638M
2024-03-19Post Ipo Secondary· $272.13M
2023-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $286.47M
Leadership Team
Mark Barrocas
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Quigley
EVP, Chief Financial Officer
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