Fall 2026: System Quality Assurance Co-op, Robots (July to December)

• 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

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s program
• Must be able to come into the office 5 days per week. 
• 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)
• Interest in participating in manual (non-scripting) day-to-day testing
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable expressing a point of view to challenge conventional thinking
• Preferred prior 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
• Ability to work collabratively with others
• Ability to multitask and problem-solve
• Solid analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) along with good listening skills
• 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

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.

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