
Summer 2026: Data Engineering Intern (May to August)
About Us
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 3,600+ associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Work Period: May 2026 to August 2026
Location & Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with 2 days per week onsite in Needham, MA, and remaining days worked remotely. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
Compensation Range: Ranges from $28/hr - $37/hr. Specific compensation is set according to a standardized scale aligned with your educational level at the time of hire.
Join the SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: 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.
This role: As an intern on our data engineering team, you’ll gain hands-on exposure to the tools, frameworks, and practices that power SharkNinja’s modern data ecosystem. You’ll work alongside experienced data engineers to build and test pipelines, monitor data quality, and support analytics initiatives across the business.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Data Pipelines & ETL/ELT: Help design, build, and test batch and streaming pipelines that move data from diverse sources into our cloud data platforms.
- Data Quality & Testing: Implement validation checks and assist with monitoring systems that ensure accuracy, completeness, and trust in our data.
- Automation & Scripting: Write Python and SQL code to automate ingestion, transformation, and reporting tasks.
- Analytics Enablement: Support analysts and data scientists by preparing clean, well-modeled datasets that unlock new insights.
- Learning Modern Tools: Gain exposure to technologies such as dagster/dbt, Snowflake, and ELT platforms like Fivetran
- Collaboration: Work closely with teammates to translate business requirements into data solutions, while documenting and sharing your work clearly.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
- Education: Current student in their third year or beyond of a bachelor's program, or currently enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program
- Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with 2 days per week onsite in Needham, MA
- Pursuing a STEM degree program
- Must have used SQL within academic projects or in prior internship settings
- Strong foundation in programming (Python, Java, or similar) with Python knowledge preferred
- Curiosity about cloud data platforms (AWS) and an eagerness to learn modern data engineering tools.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to explain technical ideas clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teammates.
- Previous exposure (through coursework or projects) to data modeling, ETL concepts, or big data tools is a plus.
- Familiarity with Git or version control systems is desirable.
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!
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:
Life At SharkNinja
Outrageously Extraordinary
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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
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