Engineering & Technology Intern Opportunities

About the role

SharkNinja’s Engineering & Technology Intern (Early Edge Experience) is a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week opportunity for current students or recent graduates (within the past year) in technical disciplines. You will join one of many teams—electrical, embedded, software, robotics, digital, quality, test, or safety—and work alongside experienced engineers on products that reach millions of homes. The program is designed to provide valuable industry exposure, fast‑paced project work, professional development, community events, and a chance to present your contributions to leaders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and validation of next‑generation Shark and Ninja products and the software that powers them.
• Work hands‑on in labs, at the bench, and in code: building prototypes, test fixtures, scripts, and tools that engineers actually use.
• Support debugging, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigation on real products and real consumer data.
• Develop and execute test plans, document results, and turn data into recommendations that shape design decisions.
• Participate in design reviews, sprints, stand‑ups, and technical discussions alongside experienced engineers.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Firmware, Quality, Operations, Marketing, and Product Management.
• Gain exposure to the full product development lifecycle — ideation and prototyping through certification, mass production readiness, and post‑market consumer feedback.
• Own a meaningful project end to end and present your contributions to SharkNinja leaders.

Requirements

• Current student in a related bachelor's, master’s, or PhD program, or graduated from such a program within the past year.
• Must be able to work a full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week schedule.
• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics, Quality Engineering, Information Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, or a closely related technical field.

Skills

• Strong fundamentals in your discipline and curiosity to apply them to new problems.
• Builder’s mindset: comfortable with lab and test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, data loggers), hand tools and prototyping, a code editor, or all of the above, depending on focus.
• Programming or scripting experience in one or more of C, C++, Python, MATLAB, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, or Swift.
• Able to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and product requirements.
• Natural communicator who can explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, in writing and verbally.
• Strong attention to detail in testing, documentation, and data analysis; offers data‑backed insights and constructive feedback.
• Comfortable multitasking and shifting between immediate tasks and longer‑term projects in a fast‑paced environment, with proactive ownership of your work.
• Collaborative, positive, and eager to contribute to an innovation‑driven team.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) with company contribution
• Sick time
• Company holidays
• Employee product discount
• Product testing opportunities
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs
• Learning programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible

Pay

Hourly salary range: $27—$40 USD.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40‑hour‑per‑week schedule.