App Quality Assurance Co-op

Work Period: Early July through Mid December

Location: 5 Days a Week Onsite Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.  

Our mission to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world allows our employees to be thinkers, designers and doers, creators and number crunchers, makers of things they love.  We are looking for passionate students who have an interest in participating in application quality assurance testing of app-connected robotic vacuum and Ninja kitchen products to ensure reliability and consumer satisfaction. 

Overview:

Primary focus will be testing the SharkClean & Ninja ProConnect applications to ensure proper functionality and meeting specified requirements.  The daily tasks will be executing manual test cases, identifying defects, and collaborating with development & other QA teams to resolve issues throughout the app development lifecycle.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:  

• Interest in participating in day-to-day testing for manual mobile applications
• Understanding UI/UX functionality for mobile applications
• Ability to work collaboratively 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
• Flexible in approach
• Out-of-the-box thinker
• Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable expressing a point of view to challenge conventional thinking
• Familiarity with testing methodologies (Sanity, Regression, Exploratory, Negative, etc.)

PREFERRED:  

• Coursework in relevant topics (e.g. web/application engineering, computer science, robotics)
• Experience with robotics (e.g. microcontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi, sensors such as IR and Lidar)
• Experience working with consumer-facing IOT devices
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Software Testing Life Cycle
• Experience with Jira or similar Test Case/Defect Management Tools 

Our Culture

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.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.  

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. 

Learn more about us:  
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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 & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com