Technology Internship

About the Role

CSX is seeking interns for a 10-week immersion into our Technology department to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Interns will be assigned a team and a mentor, and will also collaborate on a project. This program offers preview into full-time opportunities, understanding of company culture, practical experience, and professional networking. Learning and development opportunities include hands-on training, field visits, and interactions with CSX leaders. The program aims to engage and evaluate promising talent for potential roles in our Leadership Development Program.

What You'll Experience

• 10-Week Summer Internship Program: May 24, 2027 – July 30, 2027
• Location: CSX Headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida (on-site)
• Housing Support: Eligible interns may receive complimentary housing. Travel, transportation, and other personal expenses are not provided.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly pay.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Executive networking events, lunch & learn sessions, local site visits, community service activities, cross-functional exposure, and networking.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

Interns will be placed with a technology team based on skills, aspirations, and company initiatives. Teams may include: Applications Development (Angular, Java web development), Operations Research, Data Science & Analytics, Cybersecurity, Agile Delivery, Infrastructure (including Automation, Cloud), User Experience, IT Operations, Integrations/API, Project Management, Innovation (including Robotics and Drones), and Service Support.

• Active contribution in a dynamic, agile team environment
• Adherence to best practices for developing and maintaining secure systems
• Root-cause analysis to iterate improvement and increase reliability and efficiency
• Engagement across teams and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding and value delivery

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related major field of study from an accredited institution.
• Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (based on a 4-point scale)
• For Operations Research internship, must be enrolled in PHD program in Applied Mathematics, Ops Research, Computer Science or Industrial Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 (based on a 4-point scale)
• Ideal candidates are within 18 months of graduation.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, tools, and emerging technologies
• Knowledge of programming concepts and technologies (object oriented languages, design patterns, data structures, java, c++, javascript, angular, react, jquery)
• Knowledge of relational and/or non-relational database concepts and functions
• Knowledge of enterprise platforms for administration or low-code / no-code development
• Knowledge of machine learning, machine vision, and generative AI concepts and tools
• Knowledge of agile, dev-ops, cybersecurity, and integration practices and concepts
• Strong collaboration, communication, interpersonal, and influence skills
• Problem-solving, analysis, organizational, and time management skills
• For Operations Research internship, knowledge of OR models including mixed integer programming and network optimization.

Job Requirements

• Communicate effectively and professionally with peers, leadership, stakeholder audiences
• Work within established deadlines
• Willing and able to work days and hours as assigned
• Must be able to work onsite locally in Jacksonville, FL
• Successfully complete a background check and drug test

Environmental Conditions

• Work inside an office environment (onsite)