2027 Technology, Data, AI & Ventures Summer Internship Program - Data Engineer Intern

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site in New York City

About the role

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees. Grounded in New York Life’s culture of long-term commitment, integrity and putting people at the center of what we do, our work reflects a purpose-driven approach to innovation. We engineer complex systems that translate into measurable business outcomes. Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader with the opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era — all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.

Shape your future with a dynamic internship experience at New York Life. Your internship journey is designed to challenge you through hands-on work experience that will equip you with valuable skills you can use anywhere. You will build your network through collaboration and connection with talented interns and experienced employees through team-building activities, a collaborative intern capstone, and fun social events. By the end of your internship, you'll be equipped with new skills and a network that will propel you forward in your career journey.

Responsibilities

• Focus on building scalable data architectures, pipelines, automating data processes, enhancing data quality frameworks, and supporting cloud infrastructure initiatives.
• Contribute to AWS automation, data warehousing, workflow optimization, and the operationalization of data tools to create efficient systems for processing and transforming structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.
• Improve data management and governance by leveraging technologies such as advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to strengthen data curation, enhance data quality, and increase efficiency across the organization's data ecosystem.
• Support platform integration efforts through developing and maintaining standardized pipelines and frameworks that connect data systems and business applications.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and understanding of data warehousing principles.
• Experience with AWS, dbt, Databricks, Redshift, GCP, Glue, PostgreSQL, and Informatica Data Management Cloud preferred.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree with an expected graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• Available to work full-time for the entire duration of the 11-week Summer Internship Program (May to August).
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, with three days per week on-site in New York City.
• Passionate about technology, data, AI, and innovation, with a collaborative mindset and a desire to learn and make an impact.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (New York Life does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program).

Pay

Salary Range: $30-35/hour + $3,000 bonus. Overtime eligible: Exempt. Discretionary bonus eligible: No. Sales bonus eligible: No.

Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees — and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.