Summer 2027: Data Science Intern (May to August)

Location: Needham, MA, United States Department: 80220 - Data and Analytics

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 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

Work Period: May through August

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 SharkNinja Early Edge Experience: Built for early 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: Data Science Internship

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.

Key Responsibilities

During your time at SharkNinja, you’ll contribute to

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: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, or a related field.

Must be able to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week schedule with a minimum of # DAYS per week onsite in TOWN, STATE.

Proficiency in Python and working knowledge of SQL.

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!

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.

Hourly Pay Range

$26—$33 USD

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, ma