About the role#
This is a 10 to 14 week summer internship program starting in mid to late May 2027. You will report to the Senior Manager of Engineering and work on projects that impact our business and customers. The role provides opportunities for networking, coaching, and exposure to different areas of our company.
What you'll do#
- Perform exploratory data analysis to identify the questions datasets can answer.
- Build and maintain scalable, extensible data pipelines using internal and external sources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy data-driven products.
- Prototype emerging technologies related to data ingestion, transformation, distributed file systems, and databases.
- Create and automate data quality checks.
- Build big data applications and data visualization tools.
- Develop tools that improve productivity for application development and client-facing teams.
- Contribute strategic ideas and approaches to changing situations.
What you'll need#
- Current student status at an accredited 4-year college or university, graduating August 2027 or later.
- Enrollment in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in Computer Science, Data Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Knowledge of SQL and experience with data stores such as RDBMS, analytic databases, or scalable document stores.
- Hands-on programming experience in Python or Java with a focus on ETL workflows.
- Working familiarity with Linux scripting for workflow automation.
- Understanding of database internals like transactions, binary logging, and indexes.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Docker, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin.
- The role offers on-site or hybrid work arrangements.
- This is a paid internship.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance provides property, auto, life, and business insurance products. Founded in 1927, the company maintains its headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. It operates as a privately held organization with a workforce of over 19,000 employees. The company manages its operations through a focus on claims service and policyholder relations.
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