Mainframe Software Engineer Intern - (Remote)
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- Location:
- United States (USA). 🇺🇸
- Work Arrangement:
- Remote (US)
- Experience:
- Current Full-Time College Students (Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors)
- Job Type:
- Internship (10-Week Program)
- Company:
- State Farm
- Salary:
- $28.00 per hour plus a $2,000 stipend
- Posted:
- 2026-09-15
- Working Hours:
- Monday – Friday, 38.75 hours per week
Job OverviewState Farm is seeking full-time undergraduate students for a 10-week paid summer internship position as a Mainframe Software Engineer within its Enterprise Technology department. Running from June 1, 2027, through August 11, 2027, this program provides hands-on software development experience, research opportunities, and technical project work aimed at modernizing enterprise systems. Interns will contribute to core technology solutions, leveraging mainframe frameworks, data processing systems, cloud architectures, and modern programming languages. The role is offered as a 100% remote arrangement for qualified candidates living within the continental United States, paired with mandatory in-person travel for onboarding and company events in designated hub locations such as Bloomington, Illinois.
Key Responsibilities
- ☑ Participate in hands-on enterprise software engineering projects and research initiatives within the Enterprise Technology department.
- ☑ Develop, test, and support mainframe system components and modern application integrations.
- ☑ Collaborate with virtual and on-site cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex systems challenges.
- ☑ Modernize legacy workflows by integrating traditional mainframe computing tools with modern cloud and data solutions.
- ☑ Attend required in-person corporate activities, including initial onboarding in Bloomington, Illinois, and hub events.
- ☑ Engage in continuous professional growth, technical mentoring sessions, and peer development workshops throughout the 10-week tenure.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- ☑ Current full-time undergraduate college student (Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior status) enrolled in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- ☑ High school diploma or GED equivalent completed prior to starting the internship.
- ☑ Minimum of one academic semester remaining in degree studies following the conclusion of the Summer 2027 program.
- ☑ Academic coursework, practical exposure, or project experience in any of the following: COBOL, PL/1, IMS, DB2, JCL, Autoflow, Assembler, SAS, DFSORT, AWS, or Python.
- ☑ Eagerness to develop mainframe technical skills and pursue post-graduation employment with State Farm.
- ☑ Strong analytical problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and willingness to learn new programming languages and tools.
- ☑ Leadership qualities demonstrated through academic, extracurricular, or professional endeavors.
- ☑ Effective oral and written communication skills suitable for virtual and in-person team collaboration.
- ☑ Continuous physical residency within the continental United States for the entire duration of the internship.
- ☑ Full availability to work 38.75 hours weekly from June 1, 2027, through August 11, 2027, without major schedule disruptions.
- ☑ Immediate, lawful authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship (H-1B or other work visas will not be provided).
Internship Schedule and Travel Requirements
- ☑ Program Duration: June 1, 2027 – August 11, 2027 (10 weeks).
- ☑ Weekly Hours: Monday through Friday, 38.75 hours per week.
- ☑ Onboarding Travel: Mandatory in-person onboarding event in Bloomington, Illinois, scheduled for June 1 – June 4, 2027.
- ☑ Additional Events: A second in-person group week at designated hub locations (Bloomington, IL; Dunwoody, GA; Richardson, TX; or Tempe, AZ) and a Senior Trip for December 2027/May 2028 graduates.
Application and Selection Timeline
- ☑ Expected Application Deadline: September 18, 2026 (applications may close earlier or extend depending on volume).
- ☑ Interview Process: Qualified and competitive applicants will participate in a two-round interview process.
What the Company Offers
- ☑ Hourly compensation of $28.00 per hour plus a $2,000 internship stipend.
- ☑ 40 hours of designated Life Leave and Military Leave options.
- ☑ 401(k) savings plan and mutual fund options (eligible at age 18).
- ☑ Commuter benefits and travel support for required in-person events.
- ☑ Comprehensive wellness programs and Employee Assistance Fund support.
- ☑ US Discount program, Good Neighbor Grant program, and Matching Gift program.
- ☑ Structured mentorship, technical training, and community volunteer initiatives.
- ☑ Paid company holidays.
Application TipsApplicants may want to highlight coursework, personal coding projects, or academic lab work involving mainframe languages, database structures, or cloud technologies such as COBOL, DB2, Python, or AWS. Emphasizing leadership roles in student organizations, hackathons, or group engineering projects can showcase collaboration and initiative. Candidates should ensure their expected graduation date, current undergraduate enrollment, and U.S. work authorization status are clearly stated on their resume to confirm eligibility for this program.
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