Automation Engineering Intern

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescriptionJoin one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.
 Consistently ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, we’ve also been voted as one of Austin’s Top Workplaces in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 by Austin American-Statesman.
 We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way.
  Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with showrooms in High Point and Las Vegas, we have additional offices in China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Vietnam.
This internships focuses on developing and maintaining automated test scripts to ensure software quality and seamless delivery. You will get the opportunity to collaborate with QA teams and stakeholders, integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to continuous framework improvements. 

This position is expected to start May 2025 and continue through the entire Summer 2025 term (through August 2025). Our internships are a minimum of 10 weeks, part-time and on-site.
In This Role

• Work closely with the QA team and business stakeholders to enhance test automation strategies 
• Support the development, execution, and maintenance of automated test scripts using Selenium with Java or Playwright with TypeScript/JavaScript 
• Assist in integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines 
• Debug test failures, analyze root causes, and work with developers to resolve defects 
• Contribute to improving automation frameworks, including adding new features and enhancing test coverage 
• Learn and apply best practices for software testing, including API testing and performance testing 
• Document test cases, automation scripts, and test execution results 
• Support manual testing efforts when needed to ensure end-to-end test coverage
• Other duties as assigned by Management
• Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team: 
  • Be open and honest 
  • Reach for excellence 
  • Act with responsibility 
  • Value the whole person 
  • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field 
• Prior QA experience (, coursework, or personal projects) with test automation
• Familiarity with Selenium WebDriver (Java) or Playwright (TypeScript/JavaScript)
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and software development methodologies
• Experience with Git, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, or similar development tools
• Basic knowledge of API testing and SQL/database queries is a plus 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams 
• Passion for learning and improving software quality through automation

Program at Four Hands The Program is aimed to provide students with hands-on experience in the area they are most passionate about. Interns at Four Hands have the opportunity to work closely with various departments to gain valuable knowledge about the company. The program focuses on professional development, offering mentorship from like-minded professionals and the chance to contribute to real projects. Interns are encouraged to bring innovative ideas to make the experience challenging and rewarding. This program will enable students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their future careers.