Software Development Engineer in Test

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

Department: Software & Robotics

About the Role

At SharkNinja we create intelligent connected products that delight consumers and disrupt categories. Were building a unified React Native app ecosystem that connects consumers to all SharkNinja devicesfrom robotic vacuums to kitchen appliances. Quality isnt just a phase in our development process; its a mindset embedded in everything we build.

Were seeking a Senior SDET who is passionate about quality engineering and thrives at all levels of testingfrom architecting automation frameworks to hands-on exploratory testing with real devices. Youll work at the intersection of software quality mobile development and connected devices helping define testing standards while staying close to the product and our consumers experiences.

Come help us build confidence in every release while enabling rapid iteration and continuous delivery. Youll work with cross-functional teams spanning mobile cloud firmware and hardware to deliver consumer-ready connected product experiences that work flawlessly from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Design develop and maintain automated test frameworks for React Native mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines integrating automated tests for continuous testing and deployment
Develop comprehensive test strategies and perform hands-on quality validation including exploratory testing and device connectivity testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality is built into product designs while remaining flexible to contribute wherever testing efforts are needed most
Champion quality practices and mentor team members on testing best practices and automation techniques

What Youll Bring

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
4 years of experience in software quality engineering with hands-on experience using at least one mobile test automation framework (Appium Detox or similar)
Programming experience with TypeScript JavaScript or similar languages; comfortable writing and maintaining test code
Experience with API testing CI/CD concepts and working in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong problem-solving skills attention to detail and excellent communication abilities
Passion for delivering exceptional user experiences and willingness to validate quality at all levels

Preferred Qualifications

Experience testing React Native or cross-platform mobile applications
Knowledge of connected device ecosystems IoT products or BLE/WiFi connectivity protocols
Familiarity with network debugging tools (Charles Proxy Proxyman) mocking frameworks and API tools (Postman curl)
Background testing consumer electronics smart home devices or robotics products
Experience with cloud testing platforms performance testing tools or AI-powered testing platforms

What Sets You Apart

Versatility and willingness to engage across the full testing spectrumfrom automation architecture to hands-on device validation
Proactive approach to identifying quality gaps with a pragmatic balance of speed and thoroughness
Team-oriented mindset with curiosity about how connected hardware and software work together