Senior Product Developer

Job Summary

Senior Product Developer fully coordinates product development tasks with cross‑functional teams, ensuring project milestones and quality standards are met through strong project management and transparent communication.

• Lead and coordinate product development for projects, monitoring all associated deadlines.
• Maintain open lines of communication with sourcing, engineering, product management, design and development teams.
• Apply knowledge of shoe construction and manufacturing processes to evaluate prototypes.
• Identify and resolve potential issues related to material test data, technical wear test data, and technical drawings.
• Drive the Product Validation process on new models to confirm performance, fit and specification requirements, ensuring consistent product quality.
• Conduct product teardowns and cost analysis, recommending trade‑offs between cost, manufacturability and design.
• Perform color, material and upper iterations, and expose new tools.
• Maintain timelines and proactively identify problems to keep projects on track.

• Bachelor’s degree; engineering degree a plus.
• Minimum 5‑8 years of product development experience, including 5 years in footwear.
• Proficiency with problem‑solving tools and a solid understanding of technical drawings, molding processes, materials, wear test data, footwear technology, patterns and production processes.
• Experience developing and implementing new lasts and knowledge of grading.
• Proven record of creative problem solving.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Boston, MA – (Corporate Headquarters)
Pay: $82,000 to $105,800 to $129,600 Annual (base pay varies by experience, role, equity and location).

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k). Additional perks: online learning, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support, mentorship programs, $1,000 yearly lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays and generous parental leave. Temporary and part‑time associates receive applicable benefits per role classification.

Hybrid model: in‑office work three days per week (Tuesday‑Thursday) with an option to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per calendar year.

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates, ensuring that employment terms are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information, or any protected veteran status.