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Job Description
Calix is a cloud and appliance-based platform and managed services company. Broadband service providers leverage the Calix broadband platform, cloud, and managed services to simplify operations, engagement, and service, innovate for their consumer, business. and municipal subscribers and grow their business and the communities they serve.
As a member of the global Functional Test Team, you will participate in manual and automated system testing, and AI Agent development for network products. And you are expected
Based on your existing skills, experience, and personal interests, the team will provide tailored guidance and hands-on projects, ensuring you work on challenging and meaningful tasks throughout the internship.
Based on your existing skills, experience, and personal interests, the team will provide tailored guidance and hands-on projects, ensuring you work on challenging and meaningful tasks throughout the internship.
Internship Duration
- The internship can start immediately upon successful interview
- Work 3–5 days per week
- The internship period is 6 months or longer
Responsibilities
- Perform manual system testing on OLT network devices, including test execution, result analysis, and defect reproduction
- Develop and maintain automated test cases using Robot Framework to improve test coverage and efficiency
- Create and enhance tools that enable the automation test framework to run on Bamboo and JIRA, and continuously improve test efficiency
- Maintain Continuous Integration (CI) and Smoke Testing for EXOS ONT products
- Develop automation scripts to improve the automation rate of software features
- Collaborate closely with senior engineers to set up test beds, execute test cases, and understand system-level test design
- Track, document, and follow up on defects and tickets discovered during testing
- Explore and participate in new testing technologies and methods, including intelligent and AI-assisted testing initiatives
Qualification
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, graduating in 2027 or 2028
- Available for an internship lasting 6 months or longer
- Major in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of telecommunication protocols such as TCP/IP
- Good knowledge of Linux
- Strong interest in software testing and a clear willingness to learn new technologies
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred Qualification
- Experience with Python, Java, data structures, or test automation frameworks (e.g., Robot Framework)
- Interest or hands-on experience in AI Agent development, such as:
- Using AI/LLM-based tools to assist testing or automation
- Scripting or prototyping intelligent test agents
- Basic understanding of machine learning or AI-driven workflows (experience not required, interest preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated, persistent, fast learner, and a strong team player with innovative ideas
- Able to learn quickly with minimal mentoring
Allowance
- 200-280 RMB per day, adjusted based on the internship stage and performance.
Benefits
- Outstanding interns will be added to the Calix talent pool and considered for full-time positions
- Work in a global team with a multinational environment
- Open and transparent culture with friendly and equal mentors and colleagues
- Flexible working hours, no need to clock in
- Flexible work location, with the option for remote work when needed
- Adjustable desks and chairs for standing work
- Free drinks, fruits, and afternoon tea
- Free gym with shower facilities