Technology Internship Program (AI Engineering)

About the role

CNA is one of the country's largest writers of commercial and specialty insurance, providing protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally. The Tech Summer Internship Program is a dynamic, fast-paced 10–12 week training program that provides hands-on experience and unique opportunities across a variety of technologies. Interns will work with server technologies including VMware Cloud Foundations, Aria Automation and Operations, NSX-T, and vSAN.

Responsibilities

• Participate in designing and building IT automation capabilities in conjunction with key stakeholders, primarily leveraging Ansible, Terraform, and industry-standard tools like Chef and Puppet
• Assist in deploying fully orchestrated and automated IT delivery models that speed up machine provisioning time and eliminate human error, providing repeatable standard outcomes for the business
• Cultivate innovation by proactively proposing new ideas to deliver business value more effectively
• Engage in in-depth education in technology, the insurance industry, CNA's organization, and how technology plays a leading role in an insurer's profitability
• Work with a dedicated manager and mentor who will guide you throughout the internship
• Meet with members of senior leadership to learn about their personal experiences in technology within the insurance industry
• Participate in professional and personal development activities with ongoing feedback and coaching on performance

Requirements

• 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 3.00 GPA required (overall and major)
• 6+ months of 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 to cultivate and maintain positive business relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective problem solving, analytical aptitude, ability to learn quickly and embrace change
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

Location & schedule

CNA's corporate headquarters is located at 151 N Franklin St in downtown Chicago, near all public transportation from the city and suburbs. The program employs a hybrid working model, alternating between working in the office and from home.

Pay

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.

Benefits

CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help employees and their family members achieve their physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA's benefits, visit cnabenefits.com.