Technology Internship Program (AI Engineering)

CNA Financial; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

CNA Financial invites eligible undergraduates and first-year master’s students to join a Tech Summer Internship in Chicago. The 10–12 week program offers hands-on exposure to server technologies, IT automation, and cloud foundations, with a mentor and potential full-time placement after graduation.

Participants will work on automation using Ansible, Terraform, Chef and Puppet, and gain real-world experience designing IT delivery models. Hybrid in-office and remote collaboration is supported.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate) or in first year of Master’s program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Data Science or related technical field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (overall and major)
• 6+ months of work experience in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
• 1+ year of coding proficiency in Python, R, or SQL
• Interest in the Insurance Industry
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Challenging, innovative assignments applying technical education to technology projects
• Participate in designing and building IT automation capabilities using Ansible, Terraform, Chef and Puppet
• Assist in deploying fully automated IT delivery models to speed up provisioning and reduce errors
• Proactively propose ideas to deliver business value
• In-depth education in technology and the insurance industry and CNA's role in profitability
• Mentorship and opportunities to meet senior leadership and learn from their experiences
• Professional and personal development activities with ongoing feedback and coaching
• Consideration for potential full-time placement after graduation

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Math/Stats/Data Science or related

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Chef

Puppet

Job description

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.

As one of the country's largest writers of commercial and specialty insurance, CNA depends on the talent, expertise and enthusiastic engagement of our employees. We provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally, offering unique expertise for the businesses and industries we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to serve a broad range of customers while supporting our communities through charitable contributions and employee volunteerism.

CNA's Tech Summer Internship Program is looking to create a team of interns for a dynamic and fast pace 10-12 week training program that provides hands on experience and unique opportunities across a variety of technologies. Interns will have experiences in working in server technologies including VMWare cloud foundations, Aria automation and operations, NSXT and vSAN.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Program Features and Benefits:

• Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying technical education to technology projects
• Participate in designing and building IT automation capabilities in conjunction with and other key stake holder . Capabilitie s will primarily leverage Ansible , Terraform and industry standard tools like chef and puppet
• Assist in deploying fully orchestrated and automated IT delivery models that sp e ed up machine provisioning time and take human errors out of process providing a repeatable standard outcome for business
• C ultivate innovation by proactively proposing new ideas to deliver business value more effectively.
• In-depth education in technology, the insurance industry, CNA's organization and how T echnology plays a leading role in an insurer's profitability
• A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your internship program at CNA
• Opportunities to meet with members of our senior leadership team and learn about their personal experiences in Technology within the insurance industry
• Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance
• Consideration for potential full-time placement upon graduation

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Must be a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate) or in first year of Master's program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Data Sci ence or related technical field
• A minimum 3. 00 GPA is required (overall and major)
• 6 month + year's work experience in Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning
• 1+ years of coding proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, R, SQL)
• Interest in the Insurance Industry
• Some previous work experience preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and the ability to cultivate and maintain positive business relationships
• Strong o rganization al skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective problem solving, analytical aptitude , learn quickly and embrace change
• Ability to learn and change quickly
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Program Location:

CNA's c orporate h eadquarters is located in the heart of d owntown Chicago at 151 N Franklin St, near all public transportation from the city and suburbs . The program will employ a hybrid work ing model, alternating between working in the office and from home .

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I n certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia , California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois , Maryland , Massachusetts , New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $35,000 to $65,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com .

CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page .

CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]