Fall 2025: Mobile App Developer Co-op (July through December)

Shark Ninja Operating • Needham, MA

250d

About The Position

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. As a Mobile App Developer Co-op, you'll work closely with our engineering and product teams to develop and enhance cross-platform mobile applications. You'll gain hands-on experience integrating mobile apps with IoT devices via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud services, helping to build intuitive interfaces for real-world smart systems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or within one year of graduation.
• Must be able to come into the office 3 days per week.
• Familiarity with React Native, TypeScript and mobile development concepts.
• Understanding of IoT basics and experience with APIs or communication protocols (e.g., BLE, MQTT, HTTP).
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Basic knowledge of version control (Git).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with native modules in Android (Java/Kotlin) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C).
• Experience with low-level languages such as Rust or C/C++.
• Previous projects involving Bluetooth communication or smart home devices.
• Familiarity with cloud services (Firebase, AWS IoT, etc.).
• UI/UX design experience or familiarity with tools like Figma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, and Rust.
• Collaborate on integrating mobile apps with IoT hardware (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi enabled devices).
• Assist with implementation of features such as real-time data syncing, notifications, and device control.
• Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews.
• Test and debug mobile applications across multiple devices and platforms.
• Participate in agile development practices and daily stand-ups.
• Research and recommend new tools, libraries, or best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive health insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock purchase options.
• Wellness programs.
• SharkNinja product discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree