AI Design Systems Intern (Master's - Summer 2027)

Centene Corporation; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Centene Corp. in Missouri offers an internship focused on the Managed Care industry, supporting the Fondue Design System team and AI-assisted workflows. You’ll audit documentation, prototype AI patterns, and ensure accessibility and quality standards.

As a Bachelor’s student enrolled in a graduate program, you will learn across functions, communicate progress to mentors, and contribute to diverse projects while gaining practical healthcare industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed.
• Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university or college in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fondue Design System team in exploring AI-assisted workflows.
• Audit and structure documentation for AI readability, including semantic descriptions and schemas for reusable patterns
• Prototype and test AI-assisted discovery, concepting, and composition using existing Fondue components, blocks, sections, and patterns
• Validate outputs against established standards for accessibility, consistency, and quality
• Document findings and recommendations, and evaluate where AI can improve design speed without sacrificing accessibility, consistency, or quality
• Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities
• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects
• Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management
• Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry
• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Research

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Graduate program enrollment

Tools

Fondue Design System

AI-assisted workflows

Job description

Position Purpose

Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.

Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Responsibilities

• Support the Fondue Design System team in exploring AI-assisted workflows
• Audit and structure documentation for AI readability, including semantic descriptions and schemas for reusable patterns
• Prototype and test AI-assisted discovery, concepting, and composition using existing Fondue components, blocks, sections, and patterns
• Validate outputs against established standards for accessibility, consistency, and quality
• Document findings and recommendations, and evaluate where AI can improve design speed without sacrificing accessibility, consistency, or quality
• Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities
• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects
• Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management
• Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry
• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed. Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university or college in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.

Pay Range: $21-30/hour

About Centene

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law, including full‑time or part‑time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act