About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship based in our San Ramon office. As a Technology Intern, you will join our software engineering team to gain hands-on experience with enterprise software development. You will work alongside engineers and scientists on the CAT E&A team to support our insurance operations and catastrophe modeling projects.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to project and operational work as an active member of the software engineering team.
- Develop, test, troubleshoot, and document software solutions with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Take ownership of assigned development tasks and see them through to completion.
- Collaborate with domain experts to enhance our use of available data.
- Participate in team meetings, discussions, and standard development processes.
- Investigate technical issues and develop solutions using available tools.
- Manage your assigned work and priorities with a focus on accuracy and quality.
- Communicate your progress, questions, and challenges to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or a related STEM field.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, Git, and Docker.
- Familiarity with a major cloud provider such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Experience with databases, data pipelines, and data processing.
- Knowledge of machine learning and experience working with geospatial data.
- Interest in applying AI-assisted development tools within the software lifecycle.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and time effectively.
- Permanent work authorization in the United States. We do not provide sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: San Ramon, California
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: $33 per hour
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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