Spring 2026: Product Development Co-op, Shark (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 peoples 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 3600 associates the companys 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 5 daysper 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 youre 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. Youll dive into meaningful projects and tasks that sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge. Along the way youll 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 whats next fast.

This role:We are looking for a passionate Product Development Co-op Shark. The Product Development organization within SharkNinja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. We are the product CEOs and partner cross-functionally with almost every other team within the company to drive high satisfaction for our end user and to drive business results. We are comprised of individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds from product marketing managers to consumer-focused engineers but we all have one thing in common: were consistently striving to deliver a 5-star experience for every customer on every product we bring to market.

This unique role is part of our team dedicated to positively impacting consumers lives worldwide. Youll contribute to enhancing and optimizing our existing product lines while playing a critical role in insights-driven new product development across the organization.

Here are some of the EXCITING things youll get to do:

• Support Sharks everyday business through the lens of the post-purchase consumer journey to ensure a 5-star experience once consumers have our products in their homes. You will contribute to the product development process (optimization and management) of consumer-facing materials such as artwork assets and online content that supports self-service and ease in terms of finding product information.
• Assist in the definition and development of product specifications relating to replacement components marrying consumer wants/needs and creating efficiencies in how we manage these components in our internal systems.
• Develop user-relevant design targets for product performance and user experience (human factors touchpoints KPIs and Consumer Satisfaction Indicators) and act as the beacon of these targets to the cross-functional team of engineers industrial designers and commercial marketers
• Act as a product expert for cross-functional team member questions and concerns
• Assist with new product setups and product information management coordination of data/information for consumer research development of competitive landscapes and more

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associates bachelors masters 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 100% on consumer-first perspective when it comes to introducing new products/processes or improving current products
• A mindset geared toward building relationships across multi-functional teams coupled with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly-effective communication skills both written (presentation/email) and in-person (ability to host succinct effective conversations that solve problems and ability to make effective presentations to all levels of management)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• A desire to learn and grow in a passionate environment
• The ability to embrace transparency and shifting priorities while learning from each decision and focusing on the path forward
• Previous use of the Microsoft Suite of products (Word Powerpoint Excel Outlook) is preferred

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!