Spring 2026: System Quality Assurance Co-Op, Robots (January Through June)

Work Period: January 2026 through June 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.

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 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
• 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
• Flexible in approach
• Out-of-the-box thinker
• 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

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!