Software Engineering Co-op, SharkNinja
Fall 2026, July to December
$17 - $44 (USD) per hour
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
Be an early applicant
Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$17 - $44 (USD) per hour
More information about location
5 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world.
Role
Who you are
- Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral program, or have graduated within the past year
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- A natural communicator with the ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
- Intellectual curiosity with a knack for troubleshooting and solving complex challenges
- Hands-on experience with coding and debugging across various programming languages and environments
- Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment and shifting between immediate tasks and longer-term projects
- Positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to a collaborative, innovation-driven team
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, is a plus
- Exposure to TypeScript and/or Python with a working understanding of APIs and cloud interfaces
- Experience or coursework in React Native or Flutter development
- Knowledge of IoT devices, embedded systems, or connected hardware is highly desirable
- Previous experience or interest in hands-on product testing and reporting
What the job involves
- Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026
- This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- As a member of our software development team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on next-generation connected products across Shark and Ninja categories—including intelligent grills, robot vacuums, and other IoT devices
- You’ll gain hands-on experience with embedded systems, mobile connectivity, and cloud integration, while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative team shaping the future of smart home innovation
- Collaborate on verification of the AWS IoT platform, ensuring robustness and reliability
- Write and deploy cloud-based code using TypeScript for server-side applications
- Develop Python scripts to facilitate seamless interfacing with cloud environments
- Conduct testing for a variety of connected SharkNinja products, including robots, grills, and other smart devices
- Create, execute, and document test reports to validate system performance
- Design and implement interactive dashboards using React Native or Flutter
- Gain exposure to multiple programming languages, tools, and frameworks while contributing to impactful projects
- Support embedded systems development for connected products, learning the intricacies of hardware-software interaction
Our take
With more people looking for home products that work harders and smarter, SharkNinja has become a household name. Through its Shark line of cleaning and home care tools and Ninja range of kitchen appliance the company creates solutions that simplify daily routines and overall enhance modern living.
SharkNinja has been in operation since 1994, which is testament to the quality and popularity of its products. Since its initial launch in Canada, the company has expanded into the US and the UK. In 2017 SharkNinja was bought by CDH Private Equity for over $1.5 Billion, further proof of its impressive market value. Perhaps more evidence is that it brings in annual revenues of around $4B.
It continues to hold a strong position in the home appliance market too, competiting with big brands like Dyson. Its Shark line lead the US upright vacuum, segment, while its presence in robotics vacuums reflects steady growth in a compeititve space. Since going public, the company has m,aintained a rapid pace of innovation, launching numerous new products eacxh pear and expanding into adjecent categories such as outdoor coolers and grills. With a growing global footprint and a focus ons mart design, usabiluity, and category expansion, SharkNinja is very well positioned to continue shaping the futur of home appliances.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Needham Heights, Needham, MA
Leadership
Mark Rosenzweig
(Founder)Founded SharkNinja in 1994. Has won three Red Dot Awards for product Design.
Mark Barrocas
(CEO)Mark joined SharkNinja in 2008 as CEO. Prior to this, he spent 3 years at Aramark Uniform Services as the President of the WearGuard Division. Prior to that, he spent 4 years at Broder Bros as the President and 2 years at Perry Ellis International as VP of Corporate Sales.
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