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

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

4h•$17 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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