Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

First American is a global leader with a rich history from 1889. From our humble beginnings as a family business, we’ve grown into a $6 billion enterprise with a worldwide footprint. Our diverse portfolio includes Title Insurance, Settlement Services, Lender and Servicer Solutions, Real Estate Data Solutions, Home Warranty and Insurance, Trust Services, and International Services. We’re committed to driving the digital transformation of our industry through innovative technology.

Our Technology Engineering team is at the forefront of this transformation, working tirelessly to modernize the real estate title and closing process.

We’re thrilled to offer internship programs to university students based near our Southern California headquarters, or anywhere in the continental USA. If you’ve ever considered a career in technology, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

Internship Opportunity 

Come join an exciting and transformative organization where the sky is the limit! By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, support, and thrive on it. In addition to focusing on you, our People First Culture celebrates collective diversity, equity, and inclusion not simply because it���s the right thing to do but also because we believe it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace for all. First American is an equal-opportunity employer. 

The types of things you’ll do 

Software Engineering is a broad area with an extensive opportunity space. Each intern will have their unique mission refined before the start date, after an offer is extended and accepted. Here are some of the value adds you’ll be working on: 

• Collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team of backend and frontend engineers, product managers, designers, and DevOps engineers. 

• Propose ideas, implement solutions, experiment, and launch features to First American’s users and customers. 

• Influence engineers, teams, and product managers across the organization to shape the full product lifecycle. 

• Maintain high standards in sustainable engineering by following best practices and delivering high-quality code, documentation, testing, and monitoring. 

• Gain hands-on experience with technologies such as C#, TypeScript, Python, React, NestJS, SQL, NoSQL, Elasticsearch, Kubernetes, and a variety of AWS services. 

• Use industry-standard tools like GitHub, Slack, Jira, Confluence, and LaunchDarkly. 

Basic Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree at an accredited university. 

• Must be majoring in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems. 

• Prior exposure to best practices through hackathons, design challenges, university projects, or previous internships.   

What’s in it for you? 

• Competitive Pay: We offer competitive industry pay for our internship program. 

• Industry Experience: The rare opportunity to impact one of the most prominent players in the United States real estate market. 

• Mentorship & Buddy Program: We're in this together. You will be coached by an experienced mentor and paired with a buddy to answer your questions along the way.  

• Networking: A chance to build your network with intelligent and hardworking interns and First American employees who share your passion for technology.  

• Exposure: Access to cutting-edge tools, learning and development resources, and the opportunity to present your project at our Intern Expo Day in front of First American leadership and fellow interns. 

• Extended Opportunities: Possibility of continuing part-time with our work study internship program or joining our Fi