The /Shark Program
Imagine an early talent program driven by a business opportunity, not an internship cycle.
Our 400+ co-ops and interns that we hire annually focus on real problems and make a real impact on the business from day one. But some opportunities and challenges move faster than traditional talent cycles. That's why we built our /Shark Early Talent Program.
When a critical business need emerges, highly specialized Shark teams, selected for their foundational expertise and unique skill sets, are deployed to tackle it immediately. Whether it's SharkBytes, Global Social/Sharks, or Robo/Sharks, innovators step in with real ownership and drive measurable business impact.
As new opportunities arise, so will new Sharks, each built around a strategic priority, a unique skillset, and the belief that exceptional early talent can create an outsized impact when given the chance.
Global Social/sharks
Turn your obsession with social media into real-world impact. Emerging social creators will join one of the fastest-growing social media operations on the planet. In 2025 alone, SharkNinja grew our Instagram and TikTok following nearly 15 times faster than our peers, and our products generated billions of impressions globally. 2026 is going to be even bigger.
“Being a Social/Shark allows me to work and learn across different parts of the company and meet different people in other regions. It’s fast paced, but it pushes me out of my comfort zone, and l get to see creative stories come to life,” said Natasha Ezeh who is based in London.
And this isn't a program where you watch from the sidelines. You'll own real content and build real community – like Social/Shark Javis Vermeesrsch.
“Even in my first week, I've seen how fast-moving, inclusive, and supportive this team is, new ideas are always encouraged, and I'm incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to learn from such smart, optimistic, social-first leaders in the field,” said the New York-based Shark.
Sharkbytes
Don't just learn about AI. Build it. Deploy it. Scale it. Designed for emerging talent in software engineering, AI/ML, automation, full-stack development, and data analytics, SharkBytes gives you the opportunity to solve real business problems and develop production-ready solutions that drive measurable results.
What's life as a SharkByte like? You'll be paired with a Technical Team Lead, assigned a live business challenge, and given access to the same tools powering SharkNinja's AI transformation, including Claude Enterprise and your own cloud sandbox. Real technology, real responsibility, and real impact.
“I love being a SharkByte because I get to experience and see the workflow processes of different sides of the company,” said Shiloh Okechukwu, who is based at headquarters in Needham, MA. “I get to use AI to its fullest capabilities and build tools for teams that can make a real impact.”
robo/sharks
Real robotics, products, and impact. You’ll work alongside world-class engineering teams to solve real product challenges, develop breakthrough technologies, and help bring innovations to life for millions of consumers.
Whether your expertise is in robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, you'll take ownership of meaningful work and contribute to products that make it beyond the lab and into homes around the world.
Through hands-on experience, mentorship from industry experts, and real responsibility, Robo/Sharks help shape the future of robotics and innovation from day one.
“It’s truly so exciting to work closely with products I have grown up with my entire life,” said Alexa Kyriacou, a Needham-based Robo/Shark. “My family has always owned SharkNinja products, so getting to work on the engineering side of things is an opportunity I never could’ve dreamed of. I’m so excited to see what our team will be able to create and innovate.”
shop/sharks
Where creator culture meets commerce, and you own the connection. Your mandate is total coverage — hunting every affiliate creator in your category, knowing their content cold, and bringing the best of them into the SharkNinja program. This isn't passive tracking; it's active recruitment, relationship-building, and category ownership from day one.
What's life as a Shop/Shark like? You'll work directly inside our affiliate/selection platforms and CRM, alongside the affiliate leads already driving this business. You'll spend your days scouting emerging creators, pitching partnerships, and turning promising talent into active affiliates — learning firsthand how SharkNinja converts social influence into real commerce at scale.
Code/sharks
Web development where the stakes are real. Code/Sharks partners across Direct to Consumer and Digital Tech to accelerate our digital experience — building faster, smarter, more seamless shopping experiences for millions of SharkNinja and Ninja Kitchen customers. You're a builder who'd rather ship code than sit in strategy decks: you move fast, write clean, and want to see your work live in front of millions of customers, not stuck in a backlog.
What's life as a Code/Shark like? You'll turn complex requirements into shippable features, working directly with the teams shaping how customers discover, shop, and check out online. You'll get real ownership over features consumers actually use — from day one, not after months of ramp-up — and see the direct impact of your code on the business.
From co-op to ai shark: How Ahmed Saeed is transforming sharkninja with ai
Ahmed Saeed joined SharkNinja as a co-op in 2024 and is now an Applied AI Analytics Associate and one of our first AI Sharks. AI Sharks are an AI-first team embedded in the Office of the CEO, partnering with leaders to automate slow processes and reimagine how work gets done. Watch Ahmed's story to see what happens when bold ideas meet real impact at SharkNinja.
Hungry for What's Next?
- Fall 2026: SharkByte Applied AI & Analytics Co-op (July/August to December) Needham, Massachusetts Executive 04/02/2026
- Social Sharks: Social Media & Community Management Associate (Early Careers) London, United Kingdom Social Media 07/23/2026
- Fall 2026: Social Sharks, Social Content Studio Co-op (August to December) Irvine, California Social Media 07/29/2026
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