2025 Summer Intern - Enterprise Technology - Mainframe Software Engineer - State Farm

As a State Farm intern, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact. Our internship program provides students with valuable training, mentorship, and networking opportunities while being fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 50 company. At State Farm, we believe our interns are the future of our company, and we are committed to helping you succeed!

Responsibilities:

Are you ready to join the industry leader? State Farm is looking for passionate IT students to join our Summer Internship Program! The Enterprise Technology department is involved in exploring new and emerging technologies. This program will offer you hands-on work along with real-world research and development opportunities. State Farm continues to refine and expand the use of technology for employees, agents, and customers. You will have the opportunity to influence change and help us deliver on our mission to protect State Farm and its policyholders. As a top Fortune 50 company, we hire the best - we cannot wait for you to join our team!

We Are Looking For The Following:

• Courses on or Majors in Information Systems/IT or equivalent majors including but not limited to Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and related majors.
• Students with IBM Mainframe skills and career interest.
• Drive and initiative to lead and affect positive change
• Leadership skills through extracurricular and professional endeavors
• Ability to thrive in a team environment, both in-person and virtual
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• A can-do attitude, and someone who loves to have a bit of fun!
• The ability to work in an environment that emphasizes information sharing, collaboration, teamwork, mutual respect, and integrity.
• Strong aptitude and desire to learn new languages and frameworks.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Seeking candidates with coursework or experience in any of the following: COBOL, PL/1, IMS, DB2, JCL, Autoflow.

Internship Program Eligibility:

• Candidates must be at least 16 years old by the start date of the internship, which includes current or graduating high school students or current college students. Students who apply MUST be returning to school for at least one semester following the summer internship.
• Selected interns must reside within the continental U.S. for the duration of the summer internship.

***Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity***

What You Can Expect:

• The internship will occur between May 19, 2025 – August 1, 2025
• We will host in-person onboarding in Bloomington, IL
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 38.75 hours per week
  • Due to the short duration of the summer program, it is an expectation that hired interns will be available for the duration of the summer internship with little to no disruption in work schedule.
• Pay: $28.00/hour. In addition, interns selected for our summer internship program will be eligible for a $2,000 stipend!
• Work Arrangement:

• Remote: Qualified candidates (outside of locations listed below) may be considered for 100% remote work arrangements based on where a candidate currently resides or is currently located.  Remote interns could be asked to travel to an assigned location throughout the summer for onboarding and various events.
• HUB LOCATIONS:  Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; Tempe, AZ;or Bloomington, IL

Next Steps!

• Application deadline is expected to close on 9/20/2024. Applicant volume and hiring needs may result in early closure or extension beyond the listed deadline, so apply as soon as possible! To submit an application, click "Apply" on the job listing page on the State Farm career site.
• Qualified and competitive candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process, with selected candidates progressing through two rounds of interviewing.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive pay and relaxed dress code
• Direct experience you can leverage for your future career
• An opportunity to learn and network with industry-leading influencers
• Mentoring and Development to help you succeed
• We love to give back! Being involved in volunteer opportunities to give back to the community.
• We embrace Diversity and Inclusion: We are one team and it is simply the right thing to do!

We are not just offering an internship but the opportunity for a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!