Software Engineer in Test Intern: AI-Driven Test Automation

Vertiv; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Software Engineer in Test Intern to gain hands‑on experience building automated test infrastructure for intelligent monitoring and power management products. You will write Python test cases, validate firmware behavior, and explore Generative AI tools to accelerate test automation workflows.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a CS/CE/SE degree, have Python experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.

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.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) is a plus.
• 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

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Collaboration

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

REST APIs

CI/CD

Linux CLI

Job description

Vertiv is seeking a Software Engineer in Test Intern to gain hands‑on experience building automated test infrastructure for intelligent monitoring and power management products. You will write Python test cases, validate firmware behavior, and explore Generative AI tools to accelerate test automation workflows.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a CS/CE/SE degree, have Python experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.