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Summer 2026: Product Development Intern, Ninja (May to August)

CompanySharkNinja
LocationNeedham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
As a Product Development Intern, you will partner with the Product Development team to assist in launching new innovative kitchen products. You will also collaborate with various teams to maintain product lines and conduct consumer research activities.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$26 - $35
Company Size
3791
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company that creates 5-star rated lifestyle solutions through innovative products for consumers around the world. Known for its two billion-dollar brands, Shark and Ninja, SharkNinja has a proven track record of establishing leadership positions by disrupting numerous household product categories, including Cleaning, Cooking, Food Preparation and Other, which includes Home Environment and Beauty.
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">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. </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja</span></strong><span data-contrast="none">, 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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world</span><span data-contrast="auto">.</span><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Work Period:</strong> May 2026 to August 2026</p> <p><strong>Location &amp; Schedule:</strong> This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position<em> </em>with 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. <strong>There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.</strong></p> <p><strong>Compensation Range:&nbsp;</strong>Ranges from<strong> </strong>$26/hr - $35/hr<em>. </em>Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.</p> <p><strong>Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: </strong>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.<strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>This role: </strong>We are seeking candidates for our Product Development Intern<em>, </em>Ninja role. The ideal hires will thrive in a creative, dynamic work environment. As a member of the Product Development team, you will bring together a creative product marketing role and technical outlook to our creative efforts to ensure that imaginative but credible solutions populate our ambitious product roadmap. This role will be part of our growing Ninja Product Development team, working on a variety of new innovative kitchen products. Alongside the product development team, you will help bring new innovative products to market.</p> <p><strong>Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with Product Development team members to help with the successful product launches of new and cutting-edge products</li> <li>Aid Product Developers with maintaining their businesses through:</li> <li>Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Creative teams on updates to product packaging, instruction guides, and more</li> <li>Track our competitive landscape and providing analysis for areas of opportunity</li> <li>Own item (SKU) creation and accessory development for Domestic &amp; International product launches</li> <li>Coordinate and execute of consumer research activities with internal and external testers in collaboration with Consumer Insights team</li> <li>Track of findings and action items from consumer research and product reviews</li> <li>Conduct ad-hoc analytical deep dives into consumer reviews – both Ninja products and competitors – to understand the consumer’s point of view</li> <li>Aid Product Developers with technical needs through:</li> <li>Monitor international line extension testing</li> <li>Partner with Culinary team members to conduct KPI testing/product definition holder&nbsp;</li> <li>Partner with Engineering counterparts to support thermal mapping&nbsp;</li> <li>Prepare samples for retailer meetings</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;ATTRIBUTES &amp; SKILLS:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Education:</strong> Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program</li> <li>Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule<em> </em>with 5 days &nbsp;per week onsite in Needham, MA</li> <li>The ideal candidate will have completed at least one prior internship or co-op in a marketing or consumer products role</li> <li>Great communication skills</li> <li>Self-starter, energetic, keen to learn</li> <li>Flexible in approach</li> <li>An entrepreneurial mindset</li> <li>Someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly iterative environment</li> <li>A collaborative team player who has strong communication and interpersonal skills, while also having the ability to sprint on “individual” projects.</li> <li>You should be eager to learn and ask questions. Outgoing verbally and willing to voice your opinion</li> <li>You need to be able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once while meeting assigned deadlines</li> </ul> <p><strong>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!</strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true"><strong>Salary and Other Compensation: </strong>The hourly salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-teams="true">The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, health savings account (HSA) with company contribution, sick time, company holidays, employee product discount, product testing opportunities, referral bonuses, and more.&nbsp;</span></p></div><div class="title">Hourly Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$17</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$44 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Culture</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. &nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> 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.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We empower your personal and professional growth </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">To</span><span data-contrast="auto">gether, we won’t just launch products—</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">we’ll disrupt entire markets.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about us:</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://sharkninja.com/dei"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Life At SharkNinja</span></span></a> &nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Outrageously Extraordinary</span></span></strong></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:336}">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p data-start="88" data-end="129"><strong data-start="88" data-end="127">SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice</strong></p> <ul data-start="131" data-end="402"> <li data-start="131" data-end="224"> <p data-start="133" data-end="224">For candidates based in <strong data-start="157" data-end="172">all regions</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="225" data-end="312"> <p data-start="227" data-end="312">For candidates based in <strong data-start="251" data-end="260">China</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="313" data-end="402"> <p data-start="315" data-end="402">For candidates based in <strong data-start="339" data-end="350">Vietnam</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People &amp; Culture at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:accommodations@sharkninja.com">accommodations@sharkninja.com</a></em></span></p> </div></div>
Key Skills
Communication SkillsSelf-StarterEnergeticFlexibleEntrepreneurial MindsetCollaborativeInterpersonal SkillsProject Management
Benefits
Health InsuranceRetirement PlansPaid Time OffEmployee Stock Purchase OptionsWellness ProgramsProduct Discounts