NewProduct Development Engineer SharkNinjaProduct Development EngineerNeedham, MA$123,800–$230,000 / yearPowered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , 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. Program Managers lead via influence and are responsible for establishing and driving timelines and resources to develop, manufacture, and get products to market with a high degree of speed and efficiency ensuring a 5-star quality experience and high rate of sales.
NewProduct Development Manager SharkNinjaProduct Development ManagerNeedham, MA$123,800–$246,400 / yearSupport the Ninja business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , 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.
NewProduct Development Management Opportunities at SharkNinja SharkNinjaProduct Development Management Opportunities at SharkNinjaNeedham, MA$86,300–$357,100 / yearSupport the SharkNinja business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , 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.
NewDirector - Product Development Ninja Indoor Heated SharkNinjaDirector - Product Development Ninja Indoor HeatedNeedham, MA$123,800–$246,400 / yearSupport the Ninja business and the VP/SVP, Product Development with the development of successful and profitable programs for a full product category to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will lead new product development (creation and management) of assigned product category from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with the VP/SVP to define the over-arching category roadmap direction to a team of product developers from entry through manager level. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , 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.
Software Development Engineer JobotSoftware Development EngineerBoston, MA$65–$80 / hourDevelopers at this level are building greater independence, taking ownership of small to medium-sized work items, and strengthening their core engineering skills across multiple application layers, including user interfaces, services, APIs, and data. Our teams include professionals across software engineering, product development, clinical informatics, research, and healthcare technology who share a commitment to reducing complexity and improving outcomes for patients and providers.
NewAssociate Product Developer SharkNinjaAssociate Product DeveloperNeedham, MA$56,300–$101,700 / yearSupport the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , 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.
Application Builder, Ring Software Product Builders Amazon.com Services LLCApplication Builder, Ring Software Product BuildersNorth Reading, MAUse AI to deliver features efficiently - this can include creating features, unit tests, generate code, documents, tickets, resolve defects, optimize code, and much more. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
NewAssociate Product Developer - Skincare SharkNinjaAssociate Product Developer - SkincareNeedham, MA$56,300–$80,000 / yearSupport the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , 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.
NewAssociate Product Developer - Home Environment SharkNinjaAssociate Product Developer - Home EnvironmentNeedham, MA$56,300–$101,700 / yearSupport the Shark business onsite in our Needham, MA headquarters with the development of successful and profitable programs for key products to ensure continued growth of the product portfolio – you will assist in leading new product development (creation and management) of assigned product(s) from brainstorm phase through mass production, as well as partner with leadership to define the over-arching category direction to a team of product developers. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja , 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.
Product Engineer II – Utility Solutions EsriProduct Engineer II – Utility SolutionsBoston, MARemote$79,664–$133,120 / yearAs the Product Engineer II – Utilities, you will collaborate with customers, industry teams, and other product development team members to design, develop, and support the right geospatial solutions for electric, gas, water, sewer, stormwater and telecommunications agencies. Design and author test cases for functionality, performance, scalability, and durability; execute both manual and automated tests, analyze test results, and report results.
Senior System Engineer Viken DetectionSenior System EngineerBurlington, MA$105,000–$155,000 / yearDefining/documenting baseline requirements which may include analysis of customer/systems requirements; CONOPS development; establishing and documenting derived and decomposed requirements for different subsystems and disciplines (EE, ME, Software). Working with development team in establishing systems design including use cases/user stories, preliminary and detailed design, system architecture, and internal and external interfaces.
Sr. Product Engineer – Web Services EsriSr. Product Engineer – Web ServicesBoston, MARemote$93,600–$159,328 / yearExperience working with ArcGIS applications and technologies (such as ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Map Viewer, ArcGIS REST APIs, ArcGIS API for Python, ArcGIS Maps SDKs). You will act as a service owner and trusted decision‑maker, shaping priorities, balancing tradeoffs, and ensuring our web services remain reliable, scalable, and valuable to customers over time.
STS Senior Test Development Engineer P3 Butler America AerospaceSTS Senior Test Development Engineer P3Billerica, MA$75–$85 / hourContractorDesired Skills (Nice to Have)Experience with project leadership, project cost and schedule management, i.e. EVMS, MS ProjectDoW (DoD) project development life cycle processes. The individual comes up to speed quickly, has an impact on our projects developing test stations/fixtures/automated test software, has familiarity with a process heavy work environment.
STS Senior Test Development Engineer P2 Butler America AerospaceSTS Senior Test Development Engineer P2Billerica, MA$80–$95 / hourContractorDesired Skills (Nice to Have)Experience with project leadership, project cost and schedule management, i.e. EVMS, MS ProjectDoW (DoD) project development life cycle processes. The individual comes up to speed quickly, has an impact on our projects developing test stations/fixtures/automated test software, has familiarity with a process heavy work environment.
Senior Engineer (Product) - Remote LaterSenior Engineer (Product) - RemoteBoston, MARemote$125,000–$205,000 / yearBy combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.
Staff Engineer (Product) LaterStaff Engineer (Product)Boston, MARemote$175,000–$250,000 / yearBy combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.
Staff Engineer (Product) - Remote LaterStaff Engineer (Product) - RemoteBoston, MARemote$175,000–$250,000 / yearBy combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.
Senior Engineer (Product) LaterSenior Engineer (Product)Boston, MARemote$125,000–$205,000 / yearBy combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch.
Sr. Software Developer - C#/WPF for UI/UX Development EsriSr. Software Developer - C#/WPF for UI/UX DevelopmentBoston, MARemote$123,136–$202,488 / yearThis is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced agile team that works with the latest technologies and patterns, asynchronous programming, and MVVM to design and develop next-gen Esri software. Design, develop, and build software components, frameworks and SDKs for other engineering teams and external developers consuming our API.
Spinal Instruments Development Engineer - Watertown, MA Michael Page USASpinal Instruments Development Engineer - Watertown, MAWatertown, MA$100,000–$130,000 / yearFull timeThe Spinal Implant Instruments Development Engineer will play a key role in designing and developing innovative spinal implant instruments within the medical industry. Design complete spinal instrument systems for procedures, including trials, inserters, distractors, reduction tools, and minimally invasive workflows.
Director, Product Design - Remote MotiveDirector, Product Design - RemoteBoston, MARemote$187,000–$286,000 / yearA compelling online portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of user-centered design principles, strategic thinking, leadership in driving design vision, problem-solving abilities, and the successful delivery of impactful user experiences and business outcomes. Motive serves more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.
Director of Software Development - Remote PAR TechnologyDirector of Software Development - RemoteBoston, MARemoteEmbracing our "Better Together" ethos, we offer Unified Customer Experience solutions, combining point-of-sale, digital ordering, loyalty and back-office software solutions as well as industry-leading hardware and drive-thru offerings. Our innovative solutions and commitment to excellence provide comprehensive software and hardware that enable seamless experiences and drive growth for over 100,000 restaurants in more than 110 countries.
Senior Electrical Engineer JobotSenior Electrical EngineerPlymouth, MA$135,000–$185,000 / yearBroad hands-on experience in electronics design, integration, and manufacturing processes, including robotic systems, wiring harnesses, microcontrollers, signal conditioning, power distribution, battery management systems, motor controls, and multilayer PCB design. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
Business Development Manager - Electronic Components - Remote Michael Page USABusiness Development Manager - Electronic Components - RemoteBoston, MARemote$120,000–$140,000 / yearFull timeAs the Business Development manager, you will identify new business and product development opportunities that drive sustainable growth and profitability for a world leader in tailored component solutions, selling in the EV Market across the East Coast. The organization prioritizes innovation, operational excellence, and disciplined growth within specialized, technology‑driven niche markets.
NewHead of Institutional Insurance Product & Actuarial MassMutualHead of Institutional Insurance Product & ActuarialBOSTON, MAIn this management role, you will utilize your leadership, business acumen, actuarial expertise, and relationship management skills to drive profitable growth while aligning to MassMutual’s risk management framework, monitor and glean insights from existing business to monitor risk, refine assumptions, and manage the in-force Institutional Insurance business. The team works collaboratively with the Institutional Insurance market leader and team to achieve profitable growth and provide in-force and new business insights, while ensuring we adhere to all regulatory, compliance and corporate governance policies.
NewScientist, Chief Engineer - Mission Payloads (Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max) L3Harris TechnologiesScientist, Chief Engineer - Mission Payloads (Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)Wilmington, MA$153,000–$284,000 / yearThe ideal candidate for this position will be proficient in all aspects of the systems engineering process, will have direct and significant experience designing and testing complex systems, and will be comfortable coordinating teams of technical personnel. L3Harris in Wilmington, MA specializes in space-based, visible and IR payload systems with integrated electromechanical devices used for micro radian level line of sight pointing and focus control.
NewScientist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Mechanisms) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max) L3Harris TechnologiesScientist, Mechanical Engineer (Space Mechanisms) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)Wilmington, MA$146,000–$271,000 / yearProgram support and technical leadership over requirements definition, concept generation, material and finish selection, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and detailed design, design sensitivity and tolerance analysis, design documentation, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, and assembly/integration and testing. Prepares reports, formal documentation and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and present results to both external and internal groups, including leadership and customers including Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).
NewQuality Engineer Vaco LLCQuality EngineerHudson, NH$31–$49Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs.
Quality Engineer III (NH) GCR Professional ServicesQuality Engineer III (NH)Hudson, New Hampshire$45–$58 / hourContractorThis role will participate and/or lead failure analysis in manufacturing and for field failures, develop troubleshooting & repair schemes, develop manufacturing process controls and documentation, interface with manufacturing and quality personnel to train and transfer processes & knowledge for successful volume production launches, and engage with suppliers as needed to drive improvement and implement process controls. This is a hands-on role that works with a team of quality engineers, technicians and inspectors that are engaged through the entire life cycle of product, starting during development, continuing with transitioning of product to manufacturing, and then supporting the continuous manufacture of product.
Design Quality Assurance Engineer Corporate Solutions TechDesign Quality Assurance EngineerBillerica, MA$140,000–$170,000 / yearFull timeWorking closely with Design Engineers, Program Managers, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality teams, you will ensure products progress from concept through design transfer while meeting all regulatory, customer, and internal quality requirements. This position plays a critical role in ensuring Design Control compliance for contract development and manufacturing programs supporting the medical device, aerospace, and defense industries.
Junior/Entry Level Data Scientist/Analyst SynergisticITJunior/Entry Level Data Scientist/AnalystCambridge, MA$85,000–$154,000 / yearTemporaryContractorFull timeSince 2010, Synergisticit has helped thousands of candidates land full-time jobs at tech leaders like Google, Apple, PayPal, Visa, Western Union, Wells Fargo, Client, Paypal, Banking, Wayfair, Client, Client and hundreds more with Job offers of $95k to $154k. Currently, We are looking for entry-level software programmers, Java Full stack developers, Python/Java developers, Data analysts/Data Engineers/ Data Scientists, Machine Learning engineers for full time positions with clients.
Thermal Design Engineer Wakefield Thermal Solutions, Inc.Thermal Design EngineerNashua, NH$117,925 / yearESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • In support of the pioneer status for the Wakefield Thermal Brand, develop targeted products for various market segments and introduce these new products into distribution sales channel, including the identification of new products, and expansion of existing products. SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Thermal Design Engineer will be a technical resource for both internal and external stakeholders as it relates to the design of our various, highly technical product offerings in the thermal design space.
Staff Machine Learning Engineer SamsaraStaff Machine Learning EngineerBoston, MARemoteYou believe customers are more than a number: Samsara engineers enjoy a rare closeness to the end user and you will have the opportunity to participate in customer interviews, collaborate with customer success and product managers, and use metrics to ensure our work is translating into better customer outcomes. • You want to impact the industries that run our world: The software, firmware, and hardware you build will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
AI Engineer SamsaraAI EngineerBoston, MAYou will collaborate with architects, engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders across Samsara to brainstorm, design, rapidly prototype, and productionalize AI-driven features and capabilities that integrate deeply into real business workflows. Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations.
Sr. Lead AI Engineer KlaviyoSr. Lead AI EngineerBoston, MA$216,000–$324,000 / yearYou’ll own architecture and execution for complex, distributed backend systems; guide other engineers through design and implementation; and partner closely with product, machine learning, and data science to turn AI ideas into reliable, scalable production capabilities. You’ve built and shipped generative or agentic AI applications (e.g., LLM‑backed flows, tool‑using agents, retrieval‑augmented systems) and are comfortable with prompt design, few‑shot approaches, fine‑tuning, and evaluation.
Senior Scientist Waters CorporationSenior ScientistMilford, MAWe collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. • PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline with 1 or more years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience, including project leadership.
Senior Software Engineer - Customer Agent KlaviyoSenior Software Engineer - Customer AgentBoston, MA$148,000–$222,000 / yearIn addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility. The Customer Agent team is building one of Klaviyo’s most ambitious and strategic product areas: an extensible AI platform that enables brands to deliver personalized, autonomous customer experiences across channels like chat, email, SMS, and beyond.
Senior Software Engineer - Profiles, Lists and Segments KlaviyoSenior Software Engineer - Profiles, Lists and SegmentsBoston, MA$148,000–$222,000 / yearPartnering closely with product managers, data scientists, and other platform teams, you’ll help define scope, translate complex data and UX problems into practical implementations, and build intuitive workflows that give customers confidence in their audiences. In addition to base salary, our total compensation package may include participation in the company’s annual cash bonus plan, variable compensation (OTE) for sales and customer success roles, equity, sign-on payments, and a comprehensive range of health, welfare, and wellbeing benefits based on eligibility.
Sr Product Development Scientist Keurig Dr Pepper IncSr Product Development ScientistBurlington, MA$76,400–$115,000 / yearCompany Overview: Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. 7+ years of experience in product development or processing, preferably developing dry powders or granulated food systems (beverages strongly preferred).
Sr. Product Development Scientist Keurig Dr Pepper IncSr. Product Development ScientistBurlington, MA$76,400–$115,000 / yearCompany Overview: Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Manages multiples projects and represents R&D in cross-functional teams consisting of members across various departments of KDP (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales).
Product Development Engineering Senior Scientist - Medical Device & Combination Products Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncProduct Development Engineering Senior Scientist - Medical Device & Combination ProductsBoston, MA$126,600–$189,800 / yearThe Product Development Engineering Senior Scientist will work closely with Research and Development, Device Quality Control, Device Quality Assurance, Process Development, Clinical/Commercial Packaging & Labeling Functions, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing Functions, as required. Manage Change Control, Deviations and Non-conformances with Cross-Functional Team for Impact Assessment and Investigations, and manage timely completion of activities while ensuring updates are made to relevant documents in Design History File.
Product Development Engineer Katalyst Healthcares & Life SciencesProduct Development EngineerBoston, MASenior Product Development Engineer to support the design and development of drug-device and biologic-device combination products for a fast-growing biotechnology company. The role focuses on drug delivery systems, design controls, and end-to-end product lifecycle support in a regulated environment.
Product Development Engineer Karwell TechnologiesProduct Development EngineerBoston, MASenior Product Development Engineer to support the design and development of drug-device and biologic-device combination products for a fast-growing biotechnology company. The role focuses on drug delivery systems, design controls, and end-to-end product lifecycle support in a regulated environment.
Senior Product Development Engineer BoydSenior Product Development EngineerWoburn, Massachusetts$120,000–$125,000 / yearWe are looking for a highly motivated self-starterwith excellent communication skillswho can work on project teams to win new business, develop new products and review engineering drawings & documentation. Desirable Experience: SolidWorks, MRP Software/Oracle, MRB, military and aerospace specifications, ASME 14.100, ASME 14.500, AS9100, Six Sigma.
NewProduct Development Engineer Morgan Advanced Materials PlcProduct Development EngineerHudson, NHJob Purpose: The Product Development Engineer role is a position reporting directly to the Commercial Director, with responsibility to develop, implement, and manage advanced manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment designed to ensure continuous production of advanced materials and components that exceed our customers' expectations. The Product Development Engineer applies an understanding of customer needs and internal technology capabilities to recommend, design, develop, and implement products and/or processes aligned to customer/market needs and business strategy.
Sr. Product Development Engineer Katalyst Healthcares & Life SciencesSr. Product Development EngineerBoston, MARoles & Responsibilities: Author and maintain design control documentation for combination drug-device and biologic products, including Design History Files (DHF). Contribute to requirements management, quality systems, and risk management tools/processes to support development activities.
Process Development Senior Scientist - Pivotal Drug Product Technologies AmgenProcess Development Senior Scientist - Pivotal Drug Product TechnologiesMassachusettsIn addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include: A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Provide support, as needed, to clinical and commercial fill/finish manufacturing operations through process capability analysis, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and product impact assessments for process changes/improvements and non-conformance investigations.
Senior Product Development Engineer Amphenol Communications SolutionsSenior Product Development EngineerNashua, NHThis role focuses on the design and integration of advanced optical connectivity solutions, including active optical systems, optical backplanes, co-packaged optics, silicon-photonics-enabled architectures, and emerging high-bandwidth interconnect technologies supporting 400G, 800G, 1.6T, and beyond. Amphenol High Speed Products Group is seeking an innovative Senior Product Development Engineer to lead the development of next-generation optical interconnect technologies for AI, cloud computing, hyperscale data centers, networking, and high-performance computing applications.
Product Development Engineer HBKProduct Development EngineerMarlborough, MassachusettsWe need self-motivated individuals with a strong skill set in finite element modeling software and excellent communication skills to work across our organization with customers, technicians, engineers, the sales team, and business managers. This engineer will need strong design skills, a passion for exploring new applications, and the ability to partner with customers to craft customized solutions that meet their needs and business interests.