Summer 2027 AI Services and Platforms Software Engineer Graduate Intern

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health in Pennsylvania offers a Summer 2027 AI Services and Platforms Software Engineer Graduate Internship. The program provides hands-on experience building scalable, cloud-native software that powers GenAI applications, including LLMs, RAG, AI agents, and related capabilities.

As part of the AI Services and Platforms team, you will design and develop reusable APIs, microservices, and backend components, participate in architecture discussions, write tests, and deploy services to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pursuing graduate degree full or part‑time in an accredited college or university.
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend development.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of software engineering and system design principles.
• Understanding of APIs, distributed systems, service orchestration, and API lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop Python-based microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and backend design.
• Build and optimize backend capabilities for GenAI solutions including RAG and AI agents.
• Write automated tests and deploy services to cloud environments.
• Improve system performance and observability through monitoring.

Skills

Python

Backend development

API design

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

REST APIs

Education

Pursuing Master’s degree in CS/SE

Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE

Tools

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Job description

Company : Highmark Health Job Description : Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. The Summer 2027 AI Services and Platforms Software Engineer Graduate Internship provides graduate students with an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience building scalable, cloud‑native software solutions that power next‑generation Generative AI applications. This internship is designed for technically advanced students who are passionate about combining strong software engineering and system design fundamentals with emerging Artificial Intelligence technologies. As a member of the AI Services and Platforms team, the intern will work alongside experienced software engineers, architects, and AI professionals to design and develop reusable APIs, microservices, backend components, and orchestration capabilities that enable enterprise AI solutions. Participants will gain practical experience supporting products that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, and other emerging GenAI capabilities. The program provides direct exposure to production‑grade software engineering within a fast‑paced, Agile‑first AI application delivery environment. Interns will contribute to the architecture, development, testing, deployment, and optimization of backend solutions while gaining experience with distributed systems, cloud platforms, containerization, APIs, performance monitoring, and modern DevOps practices. Typical responsibilities include developing Python‑based microservices, designing RESTful APIs, building backend capabilities for RAG and AI agent solutions, participating in system architecture and design discussions, writing automated tests, deploying services to cloud environments, and improving system performance and observability. Through mentorship, technical collaboration, and meaningful project work, participants will strengthen their software engineering and architecture expertise while learning how robust enterprise platforms enable scalable and reliable AI‑powered products.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands‑on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Pursuance of a graduate degree full or part‑time in an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with backend application development.
• Experience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar technologies.
• Solid understanding of software engineering and system design principles.
• Understanding of APIs, distributed systems, service orchestration, and API lifecycle management.

Essential Job Functions

1. Communicate effectively. This position displays effective communication skills while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day‑to‑day operational problems.
2. Under supervision, provide professional services as appropriate to the day‑to‑day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
3. Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
5. As specifically requested by management, conducts research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
7. Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum: Pay Range Maximum: Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.

Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health‑related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.