Job Description

Position Title:

Intern

Department:

Product Development

Corporate Area:

Digital & Marketing

Status:

Temporary, Part time NonExempt

Manager Title:

Director, TechnologyThe QA Intern will support the Android and Fire TV engineering team by focusing on software testing and test automation for the PBS KIDS and PBS General Audience streaming apps. This role centers on validating app quality, improving test coverage, and contributing to automated testing efforts across multiple Android-based platforms.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Execute and maintain manual test cases across Android TV, Fire TV, and tablet devices

• Validate video playback, streaming performance, and edge cases

• Identify, document, and track defects in JIRA and GitHub.

• Develop and improve automated test coverage

• Assist in integrating automated tests into CI workflows (GitHub Actions, Firebase)

• Participate in regression testing and release validation

Requirements for success:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field

• 0–2 years of experience in software testing or development

• Strong attention to detail and structured thinking

• Interest in software quality, automation, and CI/CD

• Basic programming knowledge (Java/Kotlin or similar language preferred)

• Familiarity with Git or GitHub is a plus

• Comfortable working across multiple Android devices and environments

Skills the Intern may gain:

• Real-world experience in manual and automated testing

• Exposure to Android UI and instrumentation testing frameworks

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Firebase

• Experience validating video streaming workflows across device types

• Improved debugging and defect tracking skills

• Practical exposure to Java/Kotlin-based Android application

Additional Information:

• Time Commitment: June 1, 2026 – August 21, 2026

• Compensation: Undergraduate students receive $15/hour, graduate students receive $17/hour

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.