Excellus BCBS · 13 hours ago
College Intern I - Summer 2026 - The Innovation & AI Engineer Cohort (multiple openings available)
Rochester, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18/hr - $20/hr
Start in 2026 SummerExcellus BCBS is offering a Summer College Internship Program that provides students with the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and develop their skills. The Innovation & AI Engineer intern will be part of a cross-functional team focused on researching and developing AI-driven applications to enhance member experiences and address business challenges.
Health CareHealth InsuranceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Specific duties will vary with assignment; specific divisional callouts are listed below
The Innovation & AI Engineer is part of a cross-functional team that researches and develops cutting-edge solutions to enhance member experiences and address diverse business challenges
This role combines software engineering and machine learning expertise, involving the design, development, and integration of AI-driven applications
You will strengthen programming skills (Python, Java, SQL, Spark), gain hands-on experience with machine learning algorithms, including large language models, and work with cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and modern front-end frameworks
Team collaboration is key to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions, while team members are encouraged to take initiative and bring forward new ideas
All members of the Innovation and AI team are empowered to take initiative and bring new ideas to the team
Works with a mentor and supports key strategic projects
Responsible for work assignments and possible responsibilities that vary according to business need and departmental opportunities, in addition to student's qualifications
Functions performed are non-technical and/or technical in nature and will cover a broad range of business-related projects
Creates and delivers presentation at completion of internship
Consistently demonstrates high standards of integrity by supporting the Lifetime Healthcare Companies' mission and values, adhering to the Corporate Code of Conduct, and leading to the Lifetime Way values and beliefs
Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures
Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required
Performs other functions as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Desired majors include: Mathematics, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science or similar degree program
High School diploma along with proof of continuous college enrollment (enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree program)
Must be in good academic standing
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences and interface with staff at all levels of the company
Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and deliver high quality work product
Ability to work well in a team establishing good working relationships with peers
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail
Experience using a desktop computer in a professional environment
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrates strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive approach to work, displaying creativity and flexibility in completing assigned tasks
Commitment to continuous improvement of skills and team functioning
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as on intra- and inter- departmental teams where needed
Ability to work while sitting and/or standing at a workstation viewing a computer and using a keyboard, mouse and/or phone for three (3) or more hours at a time
Ability to travel across the Health Plan service region for meetings and/or trainings as needed
Benefits
Participation in group health and/or dental insurance
Retirement plan
Wellness program
Paid time away from work
Paid holidays
Company
Excellus BCBS
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, a nonprofit independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, is part of a family of companies that finances and delivers vital health care services to about 1.5 million people across upstate New York.
Founded in 1932
5001-10000 employees
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