Spring 2026: Product Development Co-op, Ninja (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 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 3,600+ associates, the company's 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 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: We are looking for a passionate Product Development Co-op, Ninja. The ideal hire will thrive in a creative, dynamic work environment. As a member of the Product Development team, you will bring together a creative product marketing role and technical outlook to our creative efforts to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap. This role will be part of our growing Ninja Product Development team, working on a variety of new innovative kitchen products. Alongside the product development team, you will help bring new innovative products to market.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

• Partner with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products
• Aid Product Developers with maintaining their businesses through:
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more
• Track our competitive landscape and providing analysis for areas of opportunity
• Own item (SKU) creation and accessory development for Domestic & International product launches
• Coordinate and execute of consumer research activities with internal and external testers in collaboration with Consumer Insights team
• Track of findings and action items from consumer research and product reviews
• Conduct ad-hoc analytical deep dives into consumer reviews - both Ninja products and competitors - to understand the consumer's point of view
• Aid Product Developers with technical needs through:
• Monitor international line extension testing
• Partner with Culinary team members to conduct KPI testing/product definition holder
• Partner with Engineering counterparts to support thermal mapping
• Prepare samples for retailer meetings

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, or have graduated from such a program 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
• The ideal candidate will have completed at least one prior internship or co-op in a marketing or consumer products role
• Great communication skills
• Self-starter, energetic, keen to learn
• Flexible in approach
• An entrepreneurial mindset
• Someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment
• A collaborative team player who has strong communication and interpersonal skills, while also having the ability to sprint on "individual" projects.
• You should be eager to learn and ask questions. Outgoing verbally and willing to voice your opinion
• You need to be able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once while meeting assigned deadlines

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!
Our Culture
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.
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