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About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. 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. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026
Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early career talent. Geared toward impact. Driven by speed. Whether you're in a co-op or internship, our early talent program is designed to provide valuable exposure to the industry and a fast-paced professional environment. You’ll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way, you’ll benefit from professional development opportunities, community events, and connections that make your experience well-rounded and enriching. Your time with us will culminate in an opportunity to showcase your contributions and learnings to SharkNinja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what’s next — fast.
This role is a manual (non-automation) testing role. The System Quality Assurance Co-op, Robots will provide quality assurance support to ensure that app-connected software-based products meet defined product requirements. We are looking for candidates who have a passion and interest for quality assurance testing. In this role, you will be responsible for executing manual test cases, capturing clear documentation of results and defects, and providing input on the design of test fixtures and protocols that enable us to measure consumer satisfaction and product reliability for SharkNinja’s current and future products.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
Assist in manually testing a variety of SharkNinja products, applying empathy for the consumer
Assist in the development of new testing protocols and test cases based on product requirements, new features, and challenging real-world environments
Document results and create thorough documentation of defects
Clearly communicate progress, blockers, and discovered issues to the wider manual testing team
Work cross-functionally to build an understanding of all aspects of the product system
Provide input/feedback on how to continually improve process within the team
Help other teams to troubleshoot issues with test units or field returns
Participate in reviews of product and software requirements
Participate in project sprints and daily standups to report progress and identify issues
Follow defined system testing practices and procedures
Key Attributes & Skills
Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program
Must be able to come into the office 5 days per week.
Coursework in relevant topics (e.g. electrical/mechanical engineering, computer science, robotics)
Experience with robotics (e.g. microcontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, sensors such as IR and Lidar)
Interest in participating in manual (non-scripting) day-to-day testing
Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable expressing a point of view to challenge conventional thinking
Preferred prior experience working with firmware-based consumer products
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Software Testing Life Cycle
Experience with Jira or similar Test Case/Defect Management Tools
Software programming or scripting experience (C++, Python, TTL)
Familiarity with topics in the CSQE Body of Knowledge
Ability to work collabratively with others
Ability to multitask and problem-solve
Solid analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with good listening skills
Embodies SharkNinja's success drivers:
Rarely Satisfied – Adopt a “no delays” mentality in delivering against market needs/timing
Progress over Perfection - Make quick, daily progress and continuously adapts to achieve results rather than requiring perfect planning
Details Make the Difference - Can coordinate timelines & deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency across all consumer-facing materials
Winning is a Team Sport - Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
Communicate for Impact - Strong communication skills - ability to deliver effective presentations to all levels of management
Due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response t
About the Company
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that creates 5-star rated lifestyle solutions through innovative products for consumers around the world. Known for its two billion-dollar brands, Shark and Ninja, SharkNinja has a proven track record of establishing leadership positions by disrupting numerous household product categories, including Cleaning, Cooking, Food Preparation and Other, which includes Home Environment and Beauty.
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