Mobile App Developer Co-op, SharkNinja
Fall 2026: July to December
Hourly Pay Range: $17 - $44 USD. + Employee Stock Purchase Options
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Needham, MA)
Home devices and appliances
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Home devices and appliances
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
Hourly Pay Range: $17 - $44 USD. + Employee Stock Purchase Options
More information about location
3 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: Current student in a related 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
- Must have prior mobile app development or testing experience, either through classroom projects or during a prior internship or co-op experience
- Build with React Native and TypeScript, bringing intuitive mobile experiences to life
- Understand the basics of IoT ecosystems and how devices communicate using APIs and protocols like BLE, MQTT, and HTTP
- Work with RESTful APIs and JSON to connect users with real-time functionality
- Navigate Git version control systems with confidence
- Break down complex problems and propose clear, effective solutions
- Embrace a fast-paced, agile environment and show up ready to learn, iterate, and contribute
- Develop native modules in Android (Java/Kotlin) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) is a plus
- Code in low-level languages like Rust or C/C++ is a plus
- Tinker with Bluetooth-based projects or smart home integrations is a plus
- Build with cloud platforms like Firebase or AWS IoT is a plus
- Design polished UI/UX with tools like Figma or contribute to design-thinking workflows is a plus
- 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
What the job involves
- Work Period: July 2026 to December 2026
- 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:As a Mobile App Developer Co-op, you’ll be an integral part of the team driving SharkNinja’s connected ecosystem, from floorcare and kitchen appliances to beauty tools and air purification
- Working alongside engineers, designers, and product managers, you’ll help develop intuitive, cross-platform mobile apps that integrate with IoT devices via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud-based services
- Your work will directly enhance how users interact with our products in their everyday lives
- Build and enhance cross-platform mobile apps using cutting-edge technologies like React Native, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, and Rust
- Connect the digital and physical world by integrating apps with real SharkNinja IoT devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Bring smart features to life—from real-time syncing and remote device control to push notifications and personalized experiences
- Write clean, scalable code and participate in code reviews that sharpen your skills and support team growth
- Test and troubleshoot apps across different devices and operating systems to ensure a seamless user experience
- Contribute to daily agile ceremonies and sprints, gaining real exposure to modern software development practices
- Explore and propose new tools, libraries, and development approaches that push innovation forward
- Work side-by-side with product managers, UX designers, and firmware engineers to shape products used in millions of homes
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.
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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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