Software Engineering Intern in Test - Internship

Software Engineering Intern in Test - Internship 

Location: Boston Seaport or Marlborough, MA (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)


Duration: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 (10 weeks)


Compensation: Hourly paid internship

Role Overview

This role is designed for students who want hands-on experience building and validating software systems that operate at enterprise scale. As a Software Engineer in Test (Co-op/Intern), you will contribute directly to the reliability and performance of Nasuni’s cloud file data platform used by global enterprises.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy debugging, automation, and understanding how systems behave under load—not just writing code, but validating that it works at scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based automated test tools using pytest frameworks
• Configure and operate Linux-based test environments, including VMs and clustered systems
• Investigate tooling and test failures and assist in root cause analysis of defects
• Participate in bug triage discussions, clearly documenting findings and reproduction steps
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows by improving test reliability and execution efficiency
• Use AI-assisted tools (e.g., code generation, debugging assistants) to accelerate test development and analyze failures, validating outputs before use
• Gain exposure to distributed systems, file protocols (NFS/SMB), and hybrid cloud environments

Must-Have Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Foundational programming experience in Python
• Basic familiarity with Linux command line
• Ability to debug issues and document findings clearly and logically

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest)
• Familiarity with Git version control
• Exposure to networking concepts or operating systems coursework
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., coding assistants) to support development workflows

Ideal Qualifications

• Hands-on project experience involving test automation or system validation
• Exposure to distributed systems, storage systems, or cloud environments
• Experience diagnosing issues across multi-component systems

Experience Guidelines

• A rising senior undergraduate student (0–2 years relevant experience)
• Relevant experience may include:
  • Academic projects
  • Internships
  • Personal or open-source work
• No prior enterprise experience required

About Nasuni

Nasuni is the unstructured data foundation for enterprise teams—and the AI that supports them. We manage, protect, and activate the world’s unstructured data so organizations can work smarter, spend wisely, and create safely without limits. Our AI-ready platform helps enterprises modernize file infrastructure—supporting secure collaboration, resilience, and intelligent automation across global environments.

Why Work at Nasuni (Boston Seaport or Marlborough, MA)

Based in the Greater Boston area, Nasuni brings together teams building modern cloud and data infrastructure used by enterprises worldwide. In our Boston/Marlborough roles, you’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to ship meaningful product and customer outcomes. If you value ownership, practical problem-solving, and building technology that sits at the intersection of enterprise data and AI readiness, you’ll find a strong community and high-impact work here.

As an hourly summer intern, you’ll gain:

• Structured onboarding and mentorship
• Hands-on project ownership
• Exposure to enterprise marketing and communications programs
• Networking opportunities across departments
• A collaborative Boston Seaport office environment

Compensation Transparency: 

In accordance with U.S. pay transparency laws, Nasuni is committed to providing visibility into compensation for all U.S.-based roles. Click HERE to view our compensation ranges by job grade. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, education, and work location.

To all recruitment agencies: Nasuni does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job boards, Nasuni employees or any other company location. Nasuni is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Nasuni is an equal opportunity employer. The equal employment opportunity policy at Nasuni protects employees and job applicants from discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.