Summer 2026: Firmware Engineering Intern, Advanced Development (May to August)
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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 4,100 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 5 days per week onsite in Needham, MA. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
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: We are looking for a curious and hands-on firmware engineer to support the development of breakthrough technologies and system architectures that will power the next generation of products.
This role focuses on embedded firmware development and hardware-software integration, working closely with electrical and systems engineers to bring early-stage concepts to life.
You will contribute to firmware architecture, embedded software development, and rapid prototyping, helping bridge cutting-edge technologies with real-world consumer applications.
Here are some of the exciting things you’ll get to do:
- Develop and test embedded firmware in C for microcontrollers and embedded systems
- Assist in bringing up new hardware by writing low-level drivers and debugging firmware-hardware interfaces
- Support rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development for advanced technology modules
- Execute firmware validation tests and collect data for system and module characterization
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces
- Debug embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
- Participate in the systems-thinking culture within the advanced development team
- Work cross-functionally with global engineering, ID/UX, product management, and manufacturing teams
Key Attributes & Skills:
- Education: Current student in a bachelor's or master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related discipline
- Must be able to come into the office 5 days per week
- Must have strong C programming experience for embedded systems
- Coursework or project experience involving embedded programming in C
- Previous internship, research project, or hands-on embedded systems experience is a plus but not required
- Embedded firmware development for ARM-based microcontrollers and other MCU platforms
- Low-level firmware concepts: interrupts, timers, peripherals, memory management, and communication protocols
- Hardware interfaces: SPI, I²C, UART, GPIO, PWM, ADC/DAC
- Debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Experience with RTOS concepts or bare-metal firmware development
- Sensor integration and data acquisition
- Wireless protocols such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (a plus)
- Rapid prototyping with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar platforms (a plus)
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!
Salary and Other Compensation: 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.
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.
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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“The path to outrageously extraordinary is rarely a straight line, and it's in those unexpected turns where SharkNinja truly thrives.”
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