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Barracuda Networks Inc

Massachusetts, United States (Hybrid)

* Software Engineer Intern

2 Days ago • 12 Years + • Quality Assurance

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Job Description

Barracuda Networks seeks a driven Software Engineer - SDET Intern to join their Email Security Team. The intern will contribute to end-to-end testing and test automation of a full-featured SaaS web application, encompassing frontend and backend (APIs, microservices, scale/performance). Responsibilities include defining test plans/cases, executing manual and automated tests (using tools like mabl, selenium, cucumber), triaging issues, debugging, and developing supportive tooling. Collaboration with engineers and participation in product development activities are key aspects of the role. The internship is hybrid, based in Chelmsford, MA, with required on-site days.

Must have:

Strong Linux skills
Prior programming & bash scripting (Python)
REST API testing experience
Test plan/case definition
Automated testing development

Good to have:

Experience with large-scale distributed systems
Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Outlook Add-ins, Microsoft Graph API
Public cloud architectures & deployments
CI/CD pipelines, observability & monitoring

Perks:

1:1 mentoring
Facetime with executive leadership
Hands-on experience in coding, debugging, problem-solving
Learning new technologies & frameworks
High-quality health benefits (after 90 days)
Retirement plan with employer match
Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off

Req ID :

Barracuda's 2025 Internship is reserved for students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and does not require work authorization, now or in the future. This role is hybrid based out of Chelmsford, MA and required on site days Tuesday and Wednesday.

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

 We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization.  Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

 Envision yourself at Barracuda

We are seeking a driven, eager to learn SW Eng - SDET Intern to join our Email Security Team. As a SW Eng - SDET Intern, you will help us with our end-to-end testing and test automation. We want someone who is a self-starter, passionate about technology, and excited to learn something new. 

What you'll be working on

Define test scope and test plans/cases across a full-featured SAAS web-application across the frontend and backend (APIs, microservices, scale/performance)

Execute manual testing, where appropriate

Define and develop automated testing using such tools as mabl, selenium, cucumber

Triage issues escalated to other Engineering counterparts

Work with other engineers to debug issues and implement fixes/improvements

Develop tooling for use by Support or Engineering to make it easier to find problems, interact with product systems, or gain greater visibility into ‘what’s happening’

Identify and champion changes and features that will improve the customer experience and quality of the product

Participate in product development activities with the Product Manager and Team, such as prioritization discussions, design reviews, and sprint planning/grooming/retro activities

Preferred Skills and Experience

Strong Linux skills

Prior programming and bash scripting experience in a language such as python

Experience testing REST APIs for microservices, and API tools such as Swagger or Postman

Experience with large scale distributed systems – familiarity with distributed databases, streaming/queueing services, batch processing workflows, microservices and APIs, a plus