Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Artificial Intelligence Track - Start Date: July 12, 2027

The Cigna Group; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

The Cigna Group offers a two-year Technology Development Program (TECDP) with an Artificial Intelligence track designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals. You’ll gain hands-on AI experience, collaborate across disciplines, and participate in structured learning to become a well‑rounded technologist.

The program emphasizes ethical AI, human-centered design, and leadership development, with a hybrid schedule and onsite requirements at specified U.S. offices, including Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s or master’s in CS, AI, data science, or related field at hire.
• Familiarity with Python/JS and AI/ML frameworks; Generative AI tools like Copilot, GitHub.
• Coursework or projects in ML, NLP, CV, or related AI disciplines.
• Interest in ethical AI and human-centered design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute within AI track to build solutions that drive healthcare innovation.
• Learn by collaborating with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners.
• Engage in core and track-specific curriculum to grow technical and leadership skills.
• Build relationships across the organization to support personal and professional growth.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

AI/ML frameworks

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Cursor

LLMs

Job description

Technology Development Program (TECDP) – Artificial Intelligence Track - Full Time Associate

Our Technology Development Program (TECDP) is a two-year program designed to build technical expertise and a holistic understanding of how technology fuels transformation across the healthcare industry. Associates join a technical track aligned to their interests and career goals, gaining hands‑on experience, expanding their technical acumen, and collaborating across disciplines to solve real-world challenges in healthcare. This role is designed to support your transition from academia to industry. The program is ideal for recent graduates and early‑career professionals who are curious, motivated, and eager to apply their academic knowledge in a real‑world setting.

The Artificial Intelligence Track is designed for individuals passionate about leveraging AI to create intelligent, human‑centered solutions that drive better healthcare outcomes.

What you’ll do

• Meaningful Work: Contribute within the Artificial Intelligence track by building impactful technical solutions that drive innovation across The Cigna Group while strengthening your real‑world skills.
• Learn by Collaborating: Learn by doing alongside peers, mentors, and cross‑functional partners through hands‑on projects, recruiting support, innovation efforts, community initiatives, and onboarding experiences.
• Structured Learning: Grow through a blend of core and track‑specific curriculum, including technical training, leadership development, and business exposure to support your development as a well‑rounded technologist.
• Community & Connection: Build strong relationships across the organization through networking, mentorship, cross‑functional collaboration, and informal peer engagement that support both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Education: Must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or related field at the time of hire.
• Additional degrees such as Math or Statistics will be considered if paired with coding experience and exposure to AI Code Generation.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with languages such as Python, JavaScript, or R and experience with AI/ML frameworks. Knowledge of Generative AI tools (Copilot, GitHub, Cursor, etc.).
• Courses & Experiences: Coursework, research, internships, or projects involving machine learning, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, natural language processing, computer vision, or related AI disciplines. Hands‑on application of AI concepts.
• AI Forward Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and their potential to reshape industries. Interest in ethical AI, responsible innovation, and the intersection of AI and human-centered design.
• Well Rounded: Leadership or involvement in clubs, organizations, or technical competitions such as Hackathons, AI challenges, or research symposiums.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• AI Development Experience: Preferred experience building, fine‑tuning, evaluating, or deploying machine learning models, LLM‑based applications, AI agents, or generative AI solutions through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
• Clear Communication: Effectively share ideas with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Collaboration & Inclusion: Build strong relationships and work well on diverse teams.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze complex problems and create innovative solutions.
• Curiosity: Understand how technology supports healthcare and connects to business goals.
• Strength-Based Leadership: Leverage personal and team strengths to drive results.
• Growth Mindset: Pursue continuous learning and career development.
• Technology Fluency & Ethics: Use foundational and emerging technologies responsibly to deliver value.

Additional Information

• Location: This position is based in one of the following office locations: Bloomfield, CT |Morris Plains, NJ | St. Louis, MO | Austin, TX. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of the employee’s choice), and the option to work the remaining days remotely. Relocation assistance is not offered, and employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule for their assigned office location.
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday starting July 12, 2027 .
• Work Authorization: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who do not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship including, but not limited to, H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM.
• Timeline: Process includes a recruiter screen and up to two interviews. Application window closes by mid‑October 2026 or once filled.
• Compensation: Expected base salary is $86,000 for bachelor’s graduates and $100,000 for master’s graduates, plus competitive benefits.
• Pre‑Employment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the program start date. Completion of the drug test requires availability within the United States during this timeframe.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 72,400 - 120,600 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health‑related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well‑being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here (https://jobs.thecignagroup.com/us/en/benefits) .

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.