Firmware Test Automation Intern

Vertiv Corporation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a dedicated Software Engineer in Test Intern to join the Core Engineering team. You will gain hands-on experience building automated test infrastructure for intelligent monitoring and power management products.

The role emphasizes Python-based test automation, API testing of Redfish/REST interfaces on embedded hardware, and integrating tests into GitLab CI pipelines. You will also explore Generative AI tools to accelerate testing workflows in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience in Python or another scripting language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated work ethic and detail-orientation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment and produce high‑quality work.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Exposure to REST APIs, CI/CD concepts, or Linux command‑line environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated test cases in Python that validate firmware functionality across network management protocols (Redfish, SNMP, Modbus, BACnet).
• Build and extend API-level test automation targeting Redfish/REST interfaces on embedded power and monitoring hardware.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI) to support continuous validation of firmware builds.
• Create and configure virtualized test environments for repeatable automated test execution.
• Develop test utilities, data parsers, and reporting scripts that support the broader test engineering team.
• Use Generative AI coding tools to accelerate test development and code review workflows.
• Learn and use Agile Development practices for test planning and execution.
• Stay current with trends in test automation and software engineering in test, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance your skills and apply new techniques.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

CI/CD

Git

Linux command line

Agile development

Test automation

Generative AI tools

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Software Engineering

Tools

GitLab CI

Job description

Vertiv Corporation is seeking a dedicated Software Engineer in Test Intern to join the Core Engineering team. You will gain hands-on experience building automated test infrastructure for intelligent monitoring and power management products.

The role emphasizes Python-based test automation, API testing of Redfish/REST interfaces on embedded hardware, and integrating tests into GitLab CI pipelines. You will also explore Generative AI tools to accelerate testing workflows in an Agile environment.