Student Intern, Software Testing
Celestica· enterprise· Hardware & Data Center Infrastructure· Oct 21, 2026 · 7d ago
Austin, TX, US
Hybrid
Internship
Intern
$53K–$90K est.
Job description
Req ID: 141386
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Austin
3 Month Internship
As a global technology leader, Celestica designs, engineers, and manufactures industry-leading products and services that drive customer success and market advancement. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we bring together over 33,000 employees across more than 45 sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.
With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. Working with the world’s leading technology companies across a broad range of industries, Celestica helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage. These products span key areas such as data centre technology, aerospace and defense, healthtech, and capital equipment.
Working at Celestica is more than a job. It’s about being part of something bigger and shaping the future with your work. You’ll take on exciting and challenging projects, get hands-on experience, collaborate with a global team, and learn from some of the greatest minds in the industry. And just as we aspire to imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers, we’re just as committed to delivering the best employee experience.
Benefits for Students Include:
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Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
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Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
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Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree
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Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects
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Celestica's Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year
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Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
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Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance
What’s in it for you?
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Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company
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Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
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Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology
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Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer
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Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
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Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.
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Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities
About this opportunity:
As a SystemTest Engineer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and contribute to test strategies for our AI data center's server infrastructure. This internship offers an opportunity to learn about server architectures and networking, while gaining exposure to the unique performance and reliability demands of AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate is an eager learner, ready to assist with test automation and collaborate with engineering teams to help deliver robust, high-performing solutions.
Preferred Skills:
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Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and data analysis.
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Experience with AI tools such as Gemini Code Assist, Glean, Claude Code or Open AI Codex
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Experience with Linux operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL) and command-line tools.
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Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Activities:
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Develop tailored test plans and debug data collection, leveraging GenAI
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Assist in defining, developing, and executing test plans for server hardware, firmware, and software components within the AI data center environment.
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Support the development of automated test scripts using languages like Python or Bash to improve test efficiency and coverage.
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Help maintain and set up testbeds and infrastructure for continuous integration and testing.
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Communicate test findings, execution progress, and issues clearly to team members and mentors.
Physical Demands, duties of this position are varied and will include:
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Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
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Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
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Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
Additional Information:
Area: Engineering
Start Date: June 2027
Location: Austin Texas
Vacancies: 2
Experience: No Formal Experience Required.
Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a field like Engineering or Computer Science
***As this position involves work that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), your employment offer is conditional upon the successful completion of a security assessment by Celestica and/or its authorized agents, per the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.
Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):
ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.
CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.
Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
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