2027 Summer Internship (US) - Software Engineer

Zebra Technologies • Holtsville, NY

3d • $29 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

Zebra’s 2027 Summer Internship prepares students for entry into the business world by providing an understanding of the company’s functions, training, hands-on experience, social and professional development activities, and a professional mentor relationship. Interns develop planning, organizational, and leadership skills, build technology knowledge related to Zebra’s product portfolio, manage team-based assignments, and connect with business contacts.

The intern will work with the System Test team, which validates the quality, reliability, and customer readiness of Zebra products and software releases. With guidance from System Test engineers, the intern will design and build a prototype AI Test Case-to-Automation Validation Assistant. The project will compare Polarion test cases with corresponding automation scripts, identify potential gaps for engineer review, and generate reports connecting test cases to scripts. The intern will test and refine the prototype based on engineer feedback, document assumptions and setup instructions, and demonstrate it on representative examples. The position is hybrid, requiring three days per week in the Holtsville, New York office.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or Information Systems.
• Anticipated graduation date in May 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or project experience using a programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in software testing, automation, and AI-enabled validation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate, ask questions, and document findings.
• Familiarity with software testing, test automation, debugging, or log analysis through coursework, personal projects, or internships.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, large language models, prompt engineering, or API usage.
• Basic understanding of requirements, test cases, expected results, and traceability.
• Familiarity with Git, source control, or reviewing code.
• Experience working with structured data, reports, or application lifecycle management tools; Polarion experience is helpful but not required.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn quickly, embrace new tools or methods, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and basic familiarity with technology solutions.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a prototype AI Test Case-to-Automation Validation Assistant with guidance from System Test engineers.
• Define an approach for comparing provided Polarion test cases with corresponding automation scripts.
• Extract test purposes, preconditions, key steps, and expected results from test cases.
• Compare test case information with automation scripts and flag potential missing, incorrect, or extra logic for engineer review.
• Create a report linking each test case to its script and summarizing matched items and potential gaps.
• Test and refine the prototype using engineer feedback, and document assumptions, limitations, and setup instructions.
• Demonstrate the prototype on 10–15 representative test case and script pairs, target at least 80% agreement with engineer-reviewed findings, and measure changes in manual review time against a small baseline sample.
• Develop planning, organizational, and leadership skills; increase technology knowledge, especially relating to Zebra’s product portfolio; and manage team-based work assignments.
• Practice interpersonal skills and connect with day-to-day business contacts through follow-up activities.

Benefits

• Summer Fridays, as applicable with the team.
• 30+ social and professional events in 12 weeks.
• Global immersion with teams and interns.
• Intern allowance, when applicable.
• Zebra Total Rewards offerings, depending on country and role, include healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, continued learning and development, community service days, traditional insurance, compensation, parental leave, an employee assistance program, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern