Our Summer Intern Program provides an inside look into your potential career path, offering the opportunity to apply coursework in practical applications. You'll be exposed to daily tasks and long-term strategies, building valuable relationships with experts. As an API/Performance Automation QA Intern, you'll drive Trek’s digital quality excellence by designing, developing, and executing automated testing frameworks for API or Performance testing of key business systems. You'll gain hands-on experience with enterprise-grade automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and data analytics, contributing directly to world-class software delivery.

Must Have

• Design, develop, and execute automated testing frameworks for API or Performance testing needs of key business systems.
• Familiar with at least one programming or scripting language (Java, JavaScript, or Python).
• Comfortable analyzing test results, defect trends, and performance metrics.
• Currently enrolled in a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Full-Time Internship
• Real-World Automation Experience with enterprise tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Rest Assured, JMeter, and K6.
• Skill Development in building and scaling API/Load test automation Suites.
• Mentorship from experienced QA professionals and technical leads.
• Career Growth in automation and continuous testing.
• Opportunity to learn and grow.
• Supportive team environment.

API/Performance Automation QA Intern

Do you have what it takes to intern at the best bike company in the world?

Our Summer Intern Program provides you an inside look to your potential career path, providing you the opportunity to put your coursework to use in practical applications! You’ll be exposed to the day-to-day tasks and long-term strategies required in your department while creating valuable relationships working alongside experts in the field. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!

A bit about us:

Trek is an awesome place to work! We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so.

Job Description

Paid Full-Time Internship

Division: Information Technology – Software Quality Assurance

Location: Waterloo, Wisconsin

Duration: Full Time Starts June 1 2026

A Day in the Life

As an API / Performance Automation QA Intern, you’ll help drive Trek’s digital quality excellence by designing, developing, and executing automated testing frameworks for API or Performance testing needs of key business systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience with enterprise-grade automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, and data analytics while contributing directly to Trek’s mission of world-class software delivery.

You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects such as:

• API / Load Tests Automation: Build API / Load Test suites for TrekBikes.com and integrate with CI/CD pipelines
• QA Metrics Dashboards: Create Power BI visualizations that track key QA metrics such as defect leakage and automation rate.

We Are Looking For

You’ll excel in this internship if you’re:

• Detail-Oriented: You’re methodical in how you design, execute, and document your tests.
• Technical: Familiar with at least one programming or scripting language (Java, JavaScript, or Python).
• Data-Driven: Comfortable analyzing test results, defect trends, and performance metrics.
• Collaborative: Eager to work in a team environment and contribute to shared goals.
• Currently Enrolled: Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.

What’s In It For You

• Real-World Automation Experience: Work with enterprise tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Playwright, Rest Assured or JMeter and K6.
• Skill Development: Learn how to build and scale API / Load test automation Suites.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from experienced QA professionals and technical leads.
• Career Growth: Build a foundation in automation and continuous testing—key skills for modern QA engineering.

Please Submit a Resume AND Cover Letter with Application

Timeline of the process:

Position Posted: 11/14-11/21

First Round Interviews: 12/1-12/5

Final Round Interviews: 12/8-12/13

Compensation Range

$0.00 - $0.00

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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