METx Global Technology Intern

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office work

Mentorship sessions

Professional networking with engineers

Job summary

MetLife’s Global Technology team invites a hands-on summer internship for students aiming for a full-time Junior Software Engineer role. You’ll work with experienced engineers on real projects, gaining exposure to AI, cloud technologies, and engineering fundamentals in a collaborative environment.

The program emphasizes onboarding, training, and mentorship sessions, with opportunities to share outcomes and learnings from your projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related field.
• Graduation date no later than June 2029.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Academic coursework or personal projects in programming or technology.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, COBOL, PowerShell).
• Working understanding of AI capabilities and ability to use AI tools.
• Desire to learn new technologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding, training, and mentorship sessions focused on engineering fundamentals, AI, and cloud technologies.
• Contribute to real projects via full-stack development tasks and feature delivery.
• Participate in Agile development, including user stories, sprints, code reviews, and production issue resolution.
• Assist in UI/UX improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support infrastructure-related projects including hosting, networking, virtualization, and performance troubleshooting.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

TypeScript

PowerShell

AI tools

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Graduation by June 2029

Tools

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.

The Opportunity

Join MetLife’s Global Technology team for a hands-on summer internship where you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, and develop skills that prepare you for a full-time Junior Software Engineer role. Our program is designed for students who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and processes in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a METx Global Technology Intern, you will have the chance to participate in onboarding, training, and mentorship sessions focused on engineering fundamentals, AI, and cloud technologies. At the end of the internship, you will have a chance to share your project outcomes and learning experiences with peers and leaders.

Intern projects may include:

• Full-Stack Software Development: Delivering a full-stack software solution by designing, developing, and testing new features for enterprise applications.
• Agile Development: Owning Agile development tasks, including writing user stories, participating in sprints, conducting peer code reviews, and resolving production issues.
• UI/UX Design & Development: Creating and implementing UI/UX improvements for web platforms.
• Project Analysis & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supporting strategic or operational initiatives by analyzing project data, preparing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Infrastructure Engineering: Engineering infrastructure solutions through projects involving hosting, networking, virtualization, and troubleshooting performance issues in live environments.

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or post‑secondary training in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Must have an expected graduation date no later than June 2029.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Academic coursework or personal projects in programming, software development, or technology.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, COBOL, PowerShell).
• Working understanding of AI capabilities and the ability to use AI tools.
• Desire to learn new technologies, tools, and processes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud platforms, AI/ML, or DevOps concepts through coursework, personal exploration, open‑source contributions, or volunteer projects.
• Experience with collaborative tools (e.g. GitHub, Azure DevOps) or agile methodologies.
• An expected graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $28-30 /Hour.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long‑term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics"). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities. This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 65 days from the listed posting date.