AI Product Builder Associate — Innovation & Prototyping

The Cigna Group; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group in Raleigh, NC is offering an AI Innovation Development Program Associate role, a multi-rotation, build-first program for new grads and early-career professionals. You’ll design, prototype, and deliver AI-powered solutions in a fast-moving environment, working with stakeholders to move ideas from concept to production.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across AI product development, data science, and analytics, with mentorship and a focus on real-world healthcare impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with data and/or programming via coursework or projects.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, or similar data tools.
• Exposure to ML/AI concepts through coursework or projects.
• Track record using AI-assisted builder tools to accelerate prototyping.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Willingness to work in fast-moving or ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Build AI-powered solutions applying analytics, data science, and ML to real problems.
• Own pieces of the product development lifecycle from framing to prototype to iteration.
• Translate ideas into working solutions with cross-functional partners.
• Use AI tools to accelerate prototyping and experimentation.
• Operate in ambiguous environments, test ideas, learn quickly, and adapt.
• Develop solutions with real-world impact using healthcare data under governance.

Skills

Python

SQL

AI concepts

Data analytics

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, AI, IS, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Cursor

Claude

GitHub Copilot

Lovable

Job description

The Cigna Group in Raleigh, NC is offering an AI Innovation Development Program Associate role, a multi-rotation, build-first program for new grads and early-career professionals. You’ll design, prototype, and deliver AI-powered solutions in a fast-moving environment, working with stakeholders to move ideas from concept to production.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across AI product development, data science, and analytics, with mentorship and a focus on real-world healthcare impact.