SDET Intern

Full job description
About HighLevel:
HighLevel is an AI powered, all-in-one white-label sales & marketing platform that empowers agencies, entrepreneurs, and businesses to elevate their digital presence and drive growth. We are proud to support a global and growing community of over 2 million businesses, comprised of agencies, consultants, and businesses of all sizes and industries. HighLevel empowers users with all the tools needed to capture, nurture, and close new leads into repeat customers. As of mid 2025, HighLevel processes over 15 billion API hits and handles more than 2.5 billion message events every day. Our platform manages over 470 terabytes of data distributed across five databases, operates with a network of over 250 microservices, and supports over 1 million domain names.

Our People
With over 1,500 team members across 15+ countries, we operate in a global, remote-first environment. We are building more than software; we are building a global community rooted in creativity, collaboration, and impact. We take pride in cultivating a culture where innovation thrives, ideas are celebrated, and people come first, no matter where they call home.

Our Impact
As of mid 2025, our platform powers over 1.5 billion messages, helps generate over 200 million leads, and facilitates over 20 million conversations for the more than 2 million businesses we serve each month. Behind those numbers are real people growing their companies, connecting with customers, and making their mark - and we get to help make that happen.

About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Intern to join our Engineering Team. This is a paid internship offering a highly competitive stipend.
As an SDET Intern, your primary role will be to work closely with our engineering and product team and ensure quality and performance of our products. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and contribute to impactful projects.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC): Work closely with senior SDETs, developers, and product managers to ensure a seamless testing resulting in quality releases. You will gain hands-on experience in every stage of testing, from requirements gathering to final verification
Test Automation: As you grow within the role, you will learn the automation framework and contribute by automating test scenarios. Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of the product
Subject Matter Expert (SME): Through your journey, you will develop a deep understanding of both the product and the testing frameworks
Customer Success: With your product knowledge, you will resolve customer issues by working with the customer success team.
Collaboration and Problem Solving: Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve product quality. You will be encouraged to bring forward new ideas and solve testing-related challenges creatively
GoHighLevel Certification: Once you learn the product and domain, you will be asked to go through GoHighLevel Certification. This will validate your learnings and get you ready for related opportunities in your career
Requirements:
Learners, First and Foremost: We don’t expect you to know everything — but we do expect you to be hungry to learn. If you're curious and passionate about growing your skills, we're here to mentor you!
Go-Getters: We need people who take initiative, roll up their sleeves, and get things done. You’re not the type to wait for direction — you’re always thinking ahead and ready to tackle challenges
Availability & Dedication: We’re looking for interns who can bring their energy to the table. You need to be available, focused, and ready to contribute as part of a fast-paced, innovative team
Quick Adaptability: The tech world moves fast, and so do we! You should be able to pick up new tools, technologies, and methodologies quickly
Programming Skills: Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python is a plus. You don’t need to be a coding master yet, but having some experience will help you get a head start
Problem-Solvers: When problems arise, you’re excited to find creative solutions. Whether it's collaborating with teammates or diving deep into code, you thrive on making things work
What you'll gain:
GoHighLevel Certification: Gain valuable skills in digital marketing, which will provide a unique perspective for testing our product.
Internship Certificate: Upon successful completion of the internship, you will receive an official internship certificate from GoHighLevel, validating your contribution and learnings.
Potential Full-Time Opportunity: Exceptional performers may be considered for a full-time role based on performance and business needs.
Real-World Experience: Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks, software development projects, and collaboration with various teams.
Mentorship & Development: Guidance from experienced SDETs, developers, and product managers to accelerate your learning and professional growth.
Career Growth: Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in test automation, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility and ownership over time.
Domain knowledge: Good exposure to sales and marketing automation
EEO Statement:
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an employer subject to affirmative action regulations, we invite you to voluntarily provide the following demographic information. This information is used solely for compliance with government recordkeeping, reporting, and other legal requirements. Providing this information is voluntary and refusal to do so will not affect your application status. This data will be kept separate from your application and will not be used in the hiring decision.

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