Technology Internship Program (Data Engineering)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. CNA scores A on the Alion truth index.
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
As one of the country’s largest writers of commercial and specialty insurance, CNA depends on the talent, expertise and enthusiastic engagement of our employees. We provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally, offering unique expertise for the businesses and industries we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to serve a broad range of customers while supporting our communities through charitable contributions and employee volunteerism.CNA’s Tech Summer Internship Program is looking to create a team of interns for a dynamic and fast pace 10-12 week training program that provides hands on experience and unique opportunities across a variety of technologies. Data Engineering interns will participate in the design, development and integration of strategic, high-priority data applications across the entire software development lifecycle.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Program Features and Benefits:
Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying technical education to technology projects
Participate in the building of large-scale data processing systems and data lakes, optimizedfor both computational and storage efficiency on Google Cloud Platform
Apply technical knowledge on data modeling and best engineering practices
Participate in design of complex physical data models, projectsand cloud-based data lake constructs, including SQL/NoSQL database systems
Work directly with experienced CNA developers to learn Agile programming methodology
In-deptheducation in technology, the insurance industry, CNA’s organization and how Technology plays a leading role in an insurer’s profitability
A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your internshipprogram at CNA
Opportunities to meet with members of our senior leadership team and learn about their personal experiencesin Technologywithin the insurance industry
Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance
Consideration for potential full-time placement upon graduation
Required Knowledge, Skillsand Experience:
Must be a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate) or in first year of Master'sprogram pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technologyor related field
A minimum 3.00GPA is required(overall and major)
Working knowledge of relational database concepts
1+ years of coding proficiencyin at least one programming language (Python, R ,SQL)
Interest in the Insurance Industry
Some previouswork experience preferred
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and the ability to cultivate and maintainpositive business relationships
Strong organizationalskills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Effective problemsolving, analytical aptitude, learn quickly and embrace change
Ability to learn and change quickly
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 is located inthe heart of downtown Chicago at 151 N Franklin St, near all public transportation from the city and suburbs. The program will employ ahybrid workingmodel, alternating between working in the office and from home.
In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. 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. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
CNA utilizes AI-enabled technology during the recruiting process. For more information, please visit our careers page.
CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]