Software Quality Intern (Summer 2025)

Description

Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members.

Internship anticipated to occur in May, 2025 through August, 2025

What You’ll Do:

The Software Quality Engineering Intern will assist the Quality Engineering organization in verification and validation of consumer products and will work with the quality engineering team on existing and upcoming connected pet care products. The intern will work closely with developers, testers, and product managers to ensure the delivery of reliable and high-quality software products. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in designing, development and executing test plans and test cases
• Performs manual and automated testing for device, mobile and backend applications
• Identifies, documents, and tracks defects using a bug tracking system [e.g. Jira]
• Collaborates with the development team to analyze software requirements and improve test coverage
• Participates in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Attends daily scrum meetings and project status meetings
• Will perform additional responsibilities when required

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions. 
• High degree of initiative, self-motivation and ability to motivate others
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
• Comfortable around office pets (cats, dogs) 
• Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions

Not Required but Nice to Have!

• Programming Language Experience (e.g. Python)
• Experience with IOT devices

Statement of Inclusivity:

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.

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