Performance Engineer Intern

Job Title Performance Engineer, Intern

Location Remote/Hybrid – West Coast, USA

Compensation: $25.00 -$30.00 per hour

Job Summary

Are you a curious problem-solver with a passion for software performance and automation? We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern who thrives in fast-paced environments and is eager to make an impact. In this role, you’ll gain real-world experience in performance testing, work with cutting-edge cloud technologies, and collaborate with experienced engineers to ensure the reliability and efficiency of enterprise software solutions.

This internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, from optimizing application performance to developing automation tools that streamline software testing. You’ll have the chance to explore modern testing frameworks, analyze performance data, and contribute to solutions that enhance software scalability and reliability. If you enjoy problem-solving, scripting, and working with emerging technologies, this role will provide valuable hands-on experience to accelerate your career.

Responsibilities

As an intern you may be working on one of more of the areas below:

• Assisting in performance testing for multi-tier enterprise Java-based applications.
• Learning and applying JMeter to conduct performance and load tests.
• Writing basic monitoring and data extraction scripts using JavaScript or Bash.
• Supporting the analysis of performance data to identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks.
• Exploring continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes using Jenkins.
• Gaining exposure to container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborating with engineers to develop test automation solutions for improving software reliability.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Interest in performance testing, automation, and cloud technologies.
• Some familiarity with JMeter, or a willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of JavaScript, Bash scripting, or Java (Optional: Exposure to Java is a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
  

What you will learn:

• Application Architecture: Understanding the interaction between UI, application, and database layers.
• Performance Testing & QA: Best practices for software performance evaluation.
• Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD): Working with Jenkins to automate testing.
• JMeter Expertise: Hands-on experience with industry-standard performance testing tools.
• Scripting & Automation: Writing basic JavaScript/Bash scripts to enhance testing.
• (Optional: Exposure to Java programming fundamentals.)
  
  
  

What we offer:

• Hands-on experience in a professional enterprise software environment.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers to accelerate your learning.
• A dynamic, flexible, and collaborative work culture designed to support growth.
• Opportunities to contribute to real-world software performance challenges.
  
  
  

The US base hourly range for this entry level internship position is $25.00-$30.00 USD. Our hourly ranges are determined by role, level and location. The range for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for internship hourly pay for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect base hourly pay.

Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.