Fall 2026 SQA Automation Engineering Co-op (July to December)

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: July 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 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:As a valued member of our Quality Assurance team youll gain hands-on experience testing real products and connected systems that make everyday life easier for millions of consumers. Youll 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 youll 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 bachelors or masters 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 SharkNinjas 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!