Summer 2027 Intern - Enterprise Technology - Mainframe Software Engineer

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. We're moving with urgency to become a Next Gen Good Neighbor, with technology that strengthens human connections and enhances the customer experience. As an employee, you'll spend less time navigating systems and more time applying judgment, empathy, and expertise in the moments that matter most.

Responsibilities

State Farm is looking for passionate, self‑driven IT students to join our Summer Internship Program within the Enterprise Technology department. Interns will explore new and emerging technologies, engage in hands‑on work, and participate in real‑world research and development projects. You will help refine and expand technology for employees, agents, and customers, influencing change and supporting State Farm’s mission to protect policyholders.

Pay

$28.00 per hour, plus a $2,000 stipend for selected interns.

Schedule

• Internship dates: Wednesday June 1 2027 – Wednesday August 11 2027 (10 weeks)
• Hours: Monday‑Friday, 38.75 hours per week
• Full participation throughout the internship is expected, with minimal schedule disruptions.

Work Arrangement

• Remote work possible for qualified candidates outside the listed hub locations, based on current residence.
• Remote interns may travel to an assigned location for onboarding and events.
• All interns must reside within the continental U.S. for the duration of the program.
• In‑person events:
  • Onboarding (Bloomington, IL): June 1 – June 4
  • Second In‑Person Week (Bloomington, Dunwoody, Richardson, Tempe – subject to change)
  • Senior Trip (December 2027/May 2028 graduates – subject to change)
• Hub locations: Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ; Bloomington, IL

Qualifications

• Current full‑time college students (freshmen, sophomores, or juniors).
• Coursework or majors in Information Systems/IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Desire to work with mainframe technologies and pursue a career at State Farm after graduation.
• Drive and initiative to lead and effect positive change.
• Leadership experience through extracurricular or professional activities.
• Ability to thrive in both in‑person and virtual team environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• A can‑do attitude and a sense of fun.
• Commitment to an environment of information sharing, collaboration, teamwork, mutual respect, and integrity.
• Strong aptitude and desire to learn new languages and frameworks.
• Experience with any of the following (preferred): COBOL, PL/1, IMS, DB2, JCL, Autoflow, Assembler, SAS, DFSORT, AWS, Python.
• Internship eligibility:
  • Completed high school diploma or GED.
  • At least one semester of college remaining after the summer of 2027.
  • Desire to work for State Farm upon graduation.
  • Commitment to full participation throughout the internship.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship provided).

Benefits

• Time Off: 40 hours of Life Leave
• Military Leave
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) Savings Plan (eligible at age 18)
  • Mutual Funds (eligible at age 18)
• Commuter Benefits
• Miscellaneous Benefits:
  • Wellness programs
  • U.S. Discount program
  • Good Neighbor Grant program
  • Matching Gift program
  • Employee Assistance Fund
  • Company holidays