2027 Software Engineering Internship
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Symetra’s 2027 Software Engineering Internship and be part of our digital transformation journey.
About the Program
At Symetra, we share a deep commitment to bringing value to underserved communities and aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. Our interns work on real, meaningful projects that contribute toward our goal, and are an important part of our Symetra community. As an intern, you will gain practical hands-on experience developing code, solving problems, participating on a scrum team, and working in a virtual corporate office.
The Software Engineering Intern solves business needs by building quality software with guidance from senior engineering team members. Symetra's Internship Program for Summer 2027 is entirely remote - all interns will learn and work in a virtual setting.
Potential projects, responsibilities, & opportunities:
- Develop secure, high-quality, performant scalable code, using the required programming language and tools.
- Assist in the design and development of software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Participate in requirements definition, design walkthroughs, and code reviews.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues, providing timely resolutions.
- Define and perform unit testing of code. Support functional and regression testing efforts.
- Work closely with senior engineers to enhance your technical skills and understanding of software development methodologies.
Your education, experience, and skills:
- Currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a Bachelor's or master’s in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience required.
- Programming experience with C#. Experience with other object-oriented languages like Java or Python.
- In-depth knowledge of architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling)
- Experience with Database technologies.
- Hands-on experience building systems in one or more cloud providers – AWS, Azure, GCP.
- Knowledge of developer tooling across the SDLC (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations.
- Developing analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.