Software Engineer - Summer Internship
UserTesting
We’re UserTesting—the leader in human insight. Our mission is to help organizations craft exceptional customer experiences through fast, actionable feedback.
We empower teams to build the best products and experiences by embedding real human perspectives into every stage of the development process—from ideation to launch. With the world’s strongest participant network, AI-powered analysis, expert services, and seamless integrations, we help companies eliminate guesswork, align stakeholders, and bring customer needs into sharp focus.
Trusted by more than 3,000 organizations worldwide—including 75 of the Fortune 100—UserTesting delivers measurable business outcomes, reduces risk, and helps teams deliver with confidence. Joining our team means being part of a passionate group focused on transforming how companies understand and connect with their customers.
Let’s build experiences people love—together.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated and curious Software Engineering Intern to join our engineering team during a 12-week program (June-September). This internship offers hands-on experience working on real-world products that impact customers and drive business value. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to build, test, and deploy scalable software solutions in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
As an intern, you won’t just observe—you’ll contribute meaningfully to active projects, participate in code reviews, and gain exposure to modern development practices and tools. This is an opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, learn industry best practices, and gain practical experience across the software development lifecycle.
What you’ll do
Contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software features
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code under the guidance of senior engineers
Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and QA
Debug and troubleshoot issues across development and staging environments
Assist in writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
Document technical designs, processes, and implementation details
Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, security, and performance
Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming)
Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, etc.)
Familiarity with web technologies, APIs, or database systems is a plus
Understanding of version control systems such as Git
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a collaborative environment
Why Join Us?
This internship offers you the chance to:
Grow your skills across the full software development lifecycle.
Collaborate with talented engineers and cross-functional partners in a fast-paced, supportive environment that encourages mentorship, curiosity, and continuous learning.
Be part of a supportive team that values mentorship, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
UserTesting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. UserTesting will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.
