Summer Mobile App Developer Intern

Position: Summer 2026: Mobile App Developer Intern (May to August)
Work Period:
May 2026 to August 2026

Location &

Schedule:

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Needham, MA with the remaining days worked remotely. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Join the Shark Ninja 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 Shark Ninja leaders because this is a program for those ready to shape what's next - fast.

This role:
Are you excited by the intersection of software and smart products? Do you thrive on building seamless mobile experiences that bring real-world devices to life? Are you eager to see your code power the next generation of connected home innovation? If so, we invite you to learn more about the Mobile App Developer Co-op role at Shark Ninja.

As a Mobile App Developer Co-op, you'll be an integral part of the team driving Shark Ninja'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.

If you're passionate about mobile development, collaborative problem-solving, and creating smart user experiences, we would want to hear from you!

Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

* Build and enhance cross-platform mobile apps using cutting-edge technologies like React Native, Type Script, Swift, Kotlin, and Rust

* Connect the digital and physical world by integrating apps with real Shark Ninja 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

ATTRIBUTES &

SKILLS:

* 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 Type Script, 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

* 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

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!