Fall 2026: Mobile App Developer Co-op (July to December)

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 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:As a Mobile App Developer Co-op, you’ll be an integral part of the team driving SharkNinja’s connected ecosystem, from floorcare and kitchen appliances to beauty tools and air purification. Working alongside engineers, designers, and product managers, you’ll help develop intuitive, cross-platform mobile apps that integrate with IoT devices via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud-based services. Your work will directly enhance how users interact with our products in their everyday lives.

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:

• Build and enhance cross-platform mobile apps using cutting-edge technologies like React Native, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, and Rust
• Connect the digital and physical world by integrating apps with real SharkNinja IoT devices via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
• Bring smart features to life—from real-time syncing and remote device control to push notifications and personalized experiences
• Write clean, scalable code and participate in code reviews that sharpen your skills and support team growth
• Test and troubleshoot apps across different devices and operating systems to ensure a seamless user experience
• Contribute to daily agile ceremonies and sprints, gaining real exposure to modern software development practices
• Explore and propose new tools, libraries, and development approaches that push innovation forward
• Work side-by-side with product managers, UX designers, and firmware engineers to shape products used in millions of homes

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:

• Education: Current student in a related bachelor's or master’s 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
• Must have prior mobile app development or testing experience, either through classroom projects or during a prior internship or co-op experience
• Build with React Native and TypeScript, bringing intuitive mobile experiences to life
• Understand the basics of IoT ecosystems and how devices communicate using APIs and protocols like BLE, MQTT, and HTTP
• Work with RESTful APIs and JSON to connect users with real-time functionality
• Navigate Git version control systems with confidence
• Break down complex problems and propose clear, effective solutions
• Embrace a fast-paced, agile environment and show up ready to learn, iterate, and contribute
• Develop native modules in Android (Java/Kotlin) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) is a plus
• Code in low-level languages like Rust or C/C++ is a plus
• Tinker with Bluetooth-based projects or smart home integrations is a plus
• Build with cloud platforms like Firebase or AWS IoT is a plus
• Design polished UI/UX with tools like Figma or contribute to design-thinking workflows is a plus
• Embodies SharkNinja's 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!