About the role#
As a Technology Intern, you will join our team for a 12-week paid program in Boston. You will work alongside engineers to build and maintain our platforms, which include AI-powered solutions, policy and underwriting systems, and API-driven services. This role offers the opportunity to see how technology supports the insurance lifecycle from quote to policy.
What you'll do#
- Join an agile scrum team and participate in sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Design, build, test, and document software solutions including integrations, APIs, automation, and internal tools.
- Develop and execute test cases and contribute to automated testing to improve delivery speed.
- Investigate, reproduce, and troubleshoot software defects to identify root causes.
- Use AI-assisted development and testing tools to accelerate your work.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and follow them through to completion.
- Communicate progress, questions, and blockers to teammates and stakeholders.
- Present your work and findings to the team and technology leadership at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on coding experience from coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or previous internships.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including how software is designed, built, tested, and deployed.
- Experience with or a strong interest in using AI tools for software development.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
- Basic SQL skills and an interest in working with raw data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies and the insurance business.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- Compensation: $25 to $28 per hour, determined by relevant skills and experience.
About Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance provides commercial property, casualty, and professional liability insurance products. The company operates as a public entity and maintains its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The firm focuses on risk analysis and the creation of customized insurance solutions for various business sectors.
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