
Summer 2026: Data Science 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: Do you love solving problems with data? Are you excited by the opportunity to use machine learning, statistics, and experimentation to shape smarter products and better business decisions? If so, the Data Science Internship at SharkNinja is for you.
As part of our data science team, you’ll gain hands-on experience applying statistical modeling, machine learning, and data storytelling to real-world problems. You’ll work closely with data engineers, analysts, and product stakeholders to turn data into actionable insights that drive product innovation and customer impact.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do:
- Model Development & Prototyping: Build and test machine learning models on real product and business datasets.
- Data Wrangling: Clean, explore, and transform data using Python, SQL, and common data science libraries.
- Visualization & Storytelling: Create dashboards and visualizations that make insights clear to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Partner with engineers, analysts, and business teams to define data science opportunities and translate results into impact.
- Learning Modern Tools: Gain exposure to AI ML tools and platforms
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
- Knowledge of Python knowledge preferred
- Exposure to data science libraries
- Strong foundation in statistics, probability, and data analysis.
- Intellectual curiosity with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
- Ability to explain analytical results clearly and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or matplotlib/seaborn/Plotly) is a plus.
- Familiarity with cloud data platforms or big data tools 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.
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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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