Software Engineer Intern
A 10-week Rising Pioneer Program internship on SageSure's Software Engineering team: the intern writes, reviews, and troubleshoots Java-based code, supports design, testing, and maintenance of software applications, and joins code reviews, agile activities, and team planning in Chicago, Jersey City, or Mountain View.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States; Jersey City, New Jersey, United States; Mountain View, California, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Intern
- Employment
- Internship
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, or related technical field) with anticipated graduation in 2028
- Foundational programming knowledge and experience with Java through coursework, projects, or prior experience
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
- Understands object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical team members
- Detail-oriented, approaching technical problems with curiosity and persistence
- Comfortable multitasking and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and development practices
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Authorized to work in the United States
Nice to have
- Prior internship, technical project, or software development experience
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Experience developing applications or academic projects using Java
- Familiarity with Git or other source control tools
- Exposure to APIs, databases, SQL, cloud technologies, or web application development
- Familiarity with automated testing, debugging tools, or software testing concepts
- Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments
- Experience with additional programming languages or technologies beyond Java
Full description
Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking an Intern to join the Rising Pioneer Program as part of our Software Engineering team.
Over the course of this 10-week program, interns will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations. After 3 days of orientation and training, you’ll join our Software Engineering team, where you’ll be assigned projects with unlimited opportunity for challenges and achievement. We have, very often, considered our interns for post-graduation roles within the company.
What you’d be doing:
- Learn and network with employees, leaders, and other interns during an on-the-job experience.
- Potential to earn college credit.
- Provide research and analysis support on ad-hoc projects.
- Fulfill tasks and project assignments set out by team leaders.
- Receive coaching, mentoring, and feedback from knowledgeable SageSure professionals.
- Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and solutions.
- Write, review, and troubleshoot code, with a primary focus on Java-based development.
- Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and other technology partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and other software development lifecycle activities.
- Assist with identifying and resolving software defects and technical issues.
- Contribute to the development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
- Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including source control, documentation, testing, and agile development methodologies.
- Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and project planning activities.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Is currently enrolled in a relevant degree program with a focus on Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, with an anticipated graduation date in 2028.
- Has foundational programming knowledge and experience with Java through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Understands object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.