Summer Intern Junior QA Engineer

Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Duration: Full-time, 12-week summer internship (June–September 2025)
Title: Intern – Junior Test Engineer / Test Engineer Associate

Who Are We?

We are the team behind Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner—dedicated to protecting over 500 million users in 150 countries. At Gen™, we empower Digital Freedom by providing cybersecurity, privacy, and identity protection. Our team values flexibility, diversity, and inclusion. We offer flexible working options, generous time off, and competitive benefits in an environment where every voice is valued.

How We Work

This role is based in Brno and part of our hybrid work model. We believe in combining in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely when it makes sense. During your internship, you’ll be supported by mentors and teammates who are passionate about helping you grow your skills and confidence.

Role Overview / Team

As a Junior Test Engineer Intern, you’ll join our QA Engineering team to support the testing of our Windows Antivirus and Security Suite. You’ll be helping us identify bugs, improve test documentation, and prepare virtual machine templates—all essential for ensuring product quality. This role is ideal for a student with strong technical curiosity and a desire to learn real-world QA engineering practices.

Mission and Goals

• Support testing efforts of Windows security products by identifying and documenting bugs.
• Help maintain testing environments and tools.
• Collaborate with QA engineers and developers to improve product reliability.
• Grow your knowledge of cybersecurity and testing methodologies.

Objectives

• Perform testing tasks based on assigned test missions.
• Prepare and maintain virtual test environments.
• Script or program useful testing tools (PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Communicate effectively within the team and document your work clearly.

Competencies

• Proactive learner with a collaborative mindset.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS and system administration.
• Experience using virtual environments (e.g., VMware).
• Basic scripting experience (PowerShell or Python).
• Familiarity with QA/testing processes is a plus.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity and/or software testing.

Benefits

• Paid internship with full-time hours.
• Flexible hybrid working environment.
• Hands-on mentorship and guidance from experienced QA Engineers.
• Exposure to real-world cybersecurity product testing.
• Opportunity to develop technical and professional skills in a global tech company.
• Participation in intern-focused events and learning opportunities.
• A foot in the door for future full-time roles at Gen.
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Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.