Technology Internship Program (AI Engineering)

About the Role

CNA's Tech Summer Internship Program offers a dynamic and fast-paced 10-12 week training program providing hands-on experience and unique opportunities across a variety of technologies. Interns will gain experience in working with server technologies including VMware cloud foundations, Aria automation and operations, NSXT, and vSAN.

Program Features and Benefits

• Challenging, innovative assignments providing real-world experience in applying technical education to technology projects.
• Participate in designing and building IT automation capabilities using Ansible, Terraform, and industry-standard tools like Chef and Puppet.
• Assist in deploying fully orchestrated and automated IT delivery models to speed up machine provisioning time and reduce human errors.
• Cultivate innovation by proactively proposing new ideas to deliver business value more effectively.
• In-depth education in technology, the insurance industry, CNA’s organization, and the role of Technology in an insurer’s profitability.
• A dedicated manager and mentor to guide you throughout the internship.
• Opportunities to meet with senior leadership and learn about their technology experiences in the insurance industry.
• Professional and personal development activities with ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Consideration for potential full-time placement upon graduation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build IT automation capabilities leveraging Ansible, Terraform, Chef, and Puppet.
• Deploy fully orchestrated and automated IT delivery models.
• Propose new ideas to deliver business value more effectively.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in server technologies including VMware cloud foundations, Aria automation and operations, NSXT, and vSAN.
• Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, Chef, and Puppet.
• Coding proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, R, or SQL.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior, or senior (undergraduate) or first-year Master's student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Statistics, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3.00 GPA (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 and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and 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.

Program Location

• CNA's corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago.
• Hybrid working model, alternating between office and home.

Compensation for this role in specific jurisdictions (District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington) ranges from $35,000 to $65,000 annually, based on factors like relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location.