Embedded Engineer - Connected Device Platforms

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact peoples lives in homes around the world. 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 3600 associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Embedded Engineer - Connected Device Platforms

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Embedded Engineer to join our connected products team working with various chipset platforms to develop and test software solutions for IoT device control applications. This role offers excellent learning opportunities in embedded development working closely with senior engineers on cutting-edge connected device solutions integrated with our custom AWS platform.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Testing

• Write debug and maintain C/C code for embedded systems using various chipsets from leading manufacturers
• Develop device control applications using chipset SDKs for Wi-Fi and connectivity-enabled products
• Implement MQTT communication protocols for seamless integration with our custom AWS IoT platform
• Create and execute comprehensive test plans for embedded software components across connected device portfolios
• Perform unit testing integration testing and cloud connectivity validation across multiple product platforms

Platform Integration

• Work with various embedded development environments and toolchains (GCC FreeRTOS LWIP)
• Integrate software components with diverse chipsets for Wi-Fi controllers connectivity modules and device control systems
• Develop and maintain MQTT client implementations for reliable cloud communication
• Support bring-up activities for new hardware platforms and product variants
• Collaborate on SDK customization and platform-specific optimizations for connected device functionality

AWS Integration & Device Control

• Implement device control logic and state management for IoT applications
• Develop robust MQTT messaging protocols for device-to-cloud communication
• Work with AWS IoT Core services through our custom platform integration
• Ensure reliable connectivity and failover mechanisms for connected products
• Support over-the-air (OTA) update capabilities and remote device management

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
• Programming experience in C/C (academic or professional)
• Basic understanding of embedded systems concepts and microcontroller programming
• Familiarity with Linux development environments and command-line tools
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and debugging techniques
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and wireless communication concepts
• Note: This position will be located in our Madison TN office and we are looking for local candidates.

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of AWS IoT services (Core Device Management Fleet Provisioning) or other cloud platform integration
• Understanding of Wi-Fi protocols (802.11 standards) and connectivity standards (WPA/WPA2/WPA3 mesh networking)
• Exposure to real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS embedded Linux)
• Experience with MQTT protocol or other IoT messaging systems
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces (UART SPI I2C GPIO)

What Youll Learn

• Embedded software development best practices for commercial connected products
• Multi-vendor chipset architectures and development ecosystems
• IoT device programming and cloud connectivity implementation
• MQTT protocol implementation and AWS IoT platform integration
• Hardware-software integration and system-level debugging for connected devices
• Professional software development processes and quality assurance

Reporting Structure

This position reports to Senior Embedded Software Engineers and will receive mentorship and technical guidance for professional development in connected device engineering.

Growth Opportunities

• Path to Senior Engineer role with increased technical leadership responsibilities
• Exposure to multiple connected product lines and diverse chipset technologies
• Opportunities to specialize in areas such as IoT protocols cloud integration or device control systems
• Cross-functional collaboration with hardware product management cloud platform and quality assurance teams