Spring 2026: SQA Automation Engineering Co-op (January through June)

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. , 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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

Work Period: January 2026 through June 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA with the remaining days worked remotely.  There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Compensation Range: Ranges from $26/hr - $35/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.

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: Are you curious about how cutting-edge consumer products go from concept to connected reality? Are you detail-oriented and passionate about ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality and performance? Do you want to play a vital role in testing the software systems that power the future of smart home innovation? If so, we invite you to learn more about the SQA Automation Engineering Co-op role at SharkNinja.

As a valued member of our Quality Assurance team, you'll gain hands-on experience testing real products and connected systems that make everyday life easier for millions of consumers. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to execute manual test cases, analyze performance, and contribute to the creation of tools and processes that uphold our commitment to excellence. If you're passionate about quality, love problem-solving, and are excited to learn in a fast-paced environment—we want to hear from you!

 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

 ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program
• Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
• 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)
• 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
• 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)
• 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

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications for early talent roles, response times may vary depending on the specific role and timeline. Our team appreciates your patience!