What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2025: SQA Automation Engineering Co-op (July through December) position at SharkNinja?
About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, 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 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
SQA Automation Co-op
Work Period: Early July through Mid December
Location: Needham, MA Onsite 5 Days a week. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
At Shark Robotics, we are obsessed with customer satisfaction and delivering products that make a difference in our customers’ lives every day. We are looking for a passionate software development engineer in test that has SQA Lifecycle experience and who has the mindset of continuous improvement. A great plus if you have experience validating hardware devices. This position will require the engineer to understand and validate products at the “system” level including IOT-connected and non-connected robots, IOS/Android applications.
As a SQA Engineering Co-op in Test, you will:
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, 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 3,300 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
SQA Automation Co-op
Work Period: Early July through Mid December
Location: Needham, MA Onsite 5 Days a week. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
At Shark Robotics, we are obsessed with customer satisfaction and delivering products that make a difference in our customers’ lives every day. We are looking for a passionate software development engineer in test that has SQA Lifecycle experience and who has the mindset of continuous improvement. A great plus if you have experience validating hardware devices. This position will require the engineer to understand and validate products at the “system” level including IOT-connected and non-connected robots, IOS/Android applications.
As a SQA Engineering Co-op in Test, you will:
- Review and gain an in-depth understanding of our product requirements and software specifications
- Write and review automated test scripts to verify and validate our robotic products using REST APIs, Python, Javascript, and Linux shell scripts
- Develop tools and utilities to extend and improve the automation test framework
- Develop automation-assisted manual test scripts, followed by knowledge transfer and support to manual test engineers
- Work in a lab environment
- Participate in the robot teardowns to assist in the failure analysis process
- Software programming experience (Python, Java, NodeJS)
- Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
- Knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle
- Attention to detail in everything you do
- Comfortable expressing a point of view to challenge conventional thinking
- Working towards a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science/Robotics or relevant concentration
- Experience with microcontrollers such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi a plus
- Working knowledge of O-Scopes, Digital Multimeters, Tachometers and general lab equipment a plus
At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
Learn more about us:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
SharkNinja's Candidate Privacy Notice can be found here: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/
For candidates based in China, please visit: https://sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/china/
For candidates based in Vietnam, please visit: https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice/vietnam/
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com
