SDET Intern (Summer 2027)

Cvent, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cvent, Inc. seeks a paid internship focused on software quality and automation. You will join enterprise software projects, contribute to automated testing design, and work closely with product owners and developers.

The role emphasizes learning AI-assisted testing practices and hands-on project ownership. Ideal candidates are pursuing a CS-related degree, graduating May 2028, with a 3.0+ GPA and strong Java skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation May 2028 or later required.
• Bachelor's or higher in CS/CI/HCI or related field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Able to code in Java and other modern languages.
• Experience with scrum, Oracle, databases, and integration testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication to explain IT concepts.
• No sponsorship or graduation-date exceptions.

Responsibilities

• Develop automated test code and scripts to ensure quality.
• Create automation testing strategies and CI/CD integration.
• Review testing docs, set standards, analyze results and report to developers.
• Collaborate with product owners and developers to define test strategies.
• Mentor cross-functional teams in automated testing practices.

Skills

Java

Communication skills

Scrum

Education

CS degree

GPA 3.0+

Graduation May 2028

Tools

JUnit

Mockito

TestNG

Selenium WebDriver

Postman

Job description

Overview

Cvent's leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than5,500+employees and~30,000customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we're transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection.

Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, taking risks and making decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future

Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we're committed to continuous learning and adaptation- AI isn't just a tool for us, it's part of our DNA. We're looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you'll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you'll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you're excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we'd love to meet you.

Internships at Cvent

Cvent's paid internship gives students hands-on experience and direct mentorship that supports their professional development and career growth after college graduation. Interns are exposed to the inner workings of an industry-leading software company while taking ownership of projects that contribute to the company's continued success. Interns may receive an offer for full-time employment after graduation.

In This Role, You Will

• Work on enterprise software solutions, where performance, reliability and scalability are critical design goals necessary to run large-scale events.
• Serve as subject matter expert for complex automated testing application design and development issues.
• Participate as an expert in software redesign process assessing software development projects for quality assurance factors affecting functional requirements and design specifications.
• Create automation testing strategies, leveraging knowledge of industry-standard software development principles.
• Review testing documentation, develop testing standards, define criteria for testing, analyze test results, and present results to developers.
• Develop automated, high-quality test code and scripts utilizing industry-leading tools and frameworks, such as JUnit, Mockito, TestNG, Selenium WebDriver, Postman, etc.
• Integrate test code into the CI/CD pipeline, review and monitor test results, and work with developers to fix and resolve identified issues.
• Provide input to systems and applications developers on testing automation procedures and requirements, schedules, or potential problems.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades to existing test environments.
• Collaborate with product owners, development leads and other stakeholders to understand product specifics and create corresponding test strategies.
• Coaching and mentoring cross-functional scrum teams in automated testing and CI/CD.

Here's What You Need

We care more about your attitude and aptitude than the specific tools and technologies you have used in the past. You need to have a strong passion for software quality and must take pride in the software the team is producing.

In addition to this, our ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Students with graduation date of May 2028
• Bachelors or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, or related technical degree.
• GPA of 3.0 or Higher
• Able to code comfortably in Java, and other modern programming languages.
• Experience with scrum, Oracle, databases, and integration testing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as you will be presenting complex IT concepts and project metrics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• PLEASE NOTE: This position cannot offer any sponsorship, or exception to the graduation dates listed.

Most importantly, a successful candidate will be passionate about technology. Keeping up with the latest advancements in the industry; spending time creating, building, and exploring technical projects; an inquisitive attitude in regard to the workings of hardware and software; and overall, simply having fun and finding enjoyment in the field.