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Spring 2025: Data Privacy & AI Governance Co-op (January through June)

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world! We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.

Data Privacy and AI governance co-op

Location: In-Office in Needham, MA

Position Overview

We are implementing an AI Governance Program to enable our business teams to use, develop, and deploy AI solutions in a compliant and ethical manner. This co-op position will support the Data Privacy and AI Governance team in managing the increasing demands in the AI space, particularly for projects sponsored by our executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in AI technology and technical skills in AI/ML, including experience with Large Language Models (LLMs).

Key Responsibilities

AI Governance Support:

Assist in developing and implementing AI governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with internal and external AI regulations and standards.
Monitor and assess AI projects for compliance with governance protocols.

Technical Contribution:

Support the development and deployment of internal LLMs and other AI models.
Work closely with technical teams to integrate AI solutions that align with AI governance objectives.
Assist in troubleshooting and optimizing AI models for performance and compliance.

Project Management:

Communicate effectively with business teams to understand project requirements and provide appropriate AI solutions.
Assist in preparing reports and presentations for executive stakeholders.

Research and Analysis:

Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in AI governance, ethics, and compliance.
Analyze emerging AI regulations and assess their impact on company operations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of AI governance strategies.

Qualifications

Education:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or master’s program in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, or a related field.
- Coursework or focus on AI governance, ethics, or compliance is a plus.
Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and frameworks.
- Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
- Ability to work with AI tools and platforms for model development and deployment.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Other Qualifications:
- Understanding of AI governance principles and ethical considerations.
- Awareness of data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) is advantageous.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn about AI governance in a corporate setting.

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.

YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET

Lead us to be “RARELY SATISFIED”
Make things better each day; “PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION”
Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that “DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE”
Deliver something great; “WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT”
Be clear and honest, “COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT”

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