Fall 2026: SQA Automation Engineering Co-op (August to December)
Work Period: August 2026 to December 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.
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 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.
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
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
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!
Salary and Other Compensation: The hourly salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.
Hourly Pay Range
$27—$34 USD