Software Developer in Test; SDET Intern

Software Developer in Test (SDET) Intern

Washington, DC - Hybrid

While the rest of the security industry obsesses over locking data down to prevent it from being lost or stolen, we're doing something fundamentally different 're setting data free so that you can intentionally share it with others, but without sacrificing security, privacy, or control.

We've created both a suite of powerful data protection applications and an open platform that's sparking an ecosystem of innovation. Through the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard, we're not just protecting data; we're creating a new paradigm where security enables sharing rather than preventing it.

Think of us as the Android of data protection: a robust platform with an open core that developers and partners can build upon, coupled with our own best-in-class applications that showcase what's possible when you reimagine security from the ground up.

Backed by Iconiq Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Foundry Capital, and Tiger Global, we're helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies discover that true data security means having the freedom to share, collaborate, and innovate — without compromise.

This is a temporary, full-time internship. Candidates must be able to commit to a 10 week program.

Compensation: $25/ hour

• Develop and maintain automated test scripts
• Add and improve features in our testing framework
• Build tools that help us analyze test results and speed up the testing process
• Help us find the most tricky issues and improve the quality of our products and services

• Excited to try new things and looking for ways to challenge the status quo
• Eager to learn
• Familiarity with the software development process from writing code for personal projects, coding competitions, or research
• Infrastructure: AWS, GCP using Terraform, Docker, Git Hub Actions
• Testing Frameworks:
  Playwright
• Familiarity with data structures and algorithms
• Must be a self‑starter who works well independently on assigned tasks and products
• Desire to learn and grow with a close‑knit engineering team
• Currently pursuing or holding a degree in Computer Science or related field

• Thinking outside of the box to respectfully challenge your teammates and managers in the pursuit of excellence
• Strong sense of urgency with an action‑oriented mindset
• Able to collaborate and adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolve
• Comfortable with asynchronous communication including Slack, email, Zoom, etc.

During the interview process, you will meet with your Manager and discuss role expectations, your interests, and your skills. As a Virtru intern, you will work closely with your team and assist with challenging tasks and responsibilities to help Virtru come closer to achieving our goals. And of course, if you would like to learn more about something, just ask.

In the Internship Cohort, you will be managed by your internship coordinator and HR advocate, Bella. Organized events, such as game nights, career workshops, and speaker series sessions are planned and executed specifically for interns.

As an important team member of Virtru, you will be included in company‑wide meetings and events, including one‑on‑one sessions with your department’s executive leader (giving you a peek as to what it’s like working with us full‑time)! You will gain real‑world, hands‑on learning and contribute to critical elements of an enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) business. You will be joining a highly collaborative company, with the opportunity to reach out to anyone for questions, with a summer mentor and HR advocate to assist you with internal networking!

• First week of Onboarding, just like a full‑time employee!
• Weekly sessions with your HR advocate, 1:1 and in a group setting
• Two formal feedback sessions
• 1:1 session with Steering/Executive Leader
• Opportunity for in‑office visit/mentorship

This internship is for learners ready to work in a connected hybrid environment. While we are not a strict 9-5 work environment, you will be responsible for timely responses in Slack, email,…