About the role#
This summer internship offers hands-on experience within the Global Technology team. You will work alongside experienced engineers on real projects to build skills for a future career in software engineering. The program lasts ten weeks, starting June 1, 2027, and requires a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Participate in training and mentorship sessions covering engineering fundamentals, AI, and cloud technologies.
- Design, develop, and test new features for enterprise applications as part of full-stack software development projects.
- Handle Agile development tasks, including writing user stories, participating in sprints, reviewing code, and resolving production issues.
- Implement UI/UX improvements for web platforms.
- Analyze project data, prepare documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives.
- Engineer infrastructure solutions, including work with hosting, networking, virtualization, and performance troubleshooting.
- Present your project outcomes and learning experiences to peers and leaders at the end of the program.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028, and no later than June 2029.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, COBOL, or PowerShell.
- Working knowledge of AI tools and capabilities.
- Exposure to cloud platforms, AI/ML, or DevOps concepts through coursework or personal projects.
- Experience with collaborative tools like GitHub or Azure DevOps.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- You must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Cary, NC; New York, NY; Whippany, NJ; Tampa, FL.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- This is a paid internship.
- No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
About MetLife
MetLife is a financial services company that provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The firm serves both individual and institutional customers across more than 40 global markets. It maintains a presence in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Headquartered in New York, the company employs over 45,000 people.
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