Software Engineer Intern

Division or Field Office:

Information Technology Division

Department of Position: Various 

Work from:

Corporate Office in Erie, PA Hourly Rate: $23.50/hr

 

 

Please Note: We are unable to offer this position to individuals who will require current or future immigration sponsorship for employment.

 

At Erie Insurance, we believe in professional and personal development.  With our Future Focus Internship Program, both are provided in abundance.  Not only do we offer the opportunity to gain professional experience in a challenging and competitive setting, but we welcome you as part of the ERIE family.  We ensure that our interns receive the best internship experience possible, which includes multiple educational, developmental, professional, social and networking opportunities.  The esteem ERIE holds in its Future Focus Internship Program is evident at every level of the organization, defined even further by multiple opportunities for socializing with high level leaders, up to and including our President and CEO.  Are you ready for the internship experience of a lifetime?  Look no further.

 

2025 Future Focus Internship Program Start Dates: Monday, May 12th or Monday, May 19th, 2025

2025 Future Focus Internship Program End Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025

Position Summary

Implements basic code and configuration changes under direction and in a low risk environment. May perform duties in one or more of the following disciplines: Open Systems, Mainframe, or Application Configuration.

 

Opportunity to join our Future Focus Internship Program as a Software Engineer Intern
 

Erie Insurance is committed to helping you learn and grow with a challenging internship position that will offer you relevant and real-world business experience. We are currently seeking applicants who are interested in being considered for our upcoming summer internship program as potential Software Engineer Interns!  

 

Who should apply?
 

• Applications are accepted from college students currently enrolled at an accredited college or university to pursue a four-year degree or to complete a master's degree program full-time
• Students graduating in spring 2026 thru spring 2027 highly preferred
• A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to be considered for this internship
• Majors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering required

 

About the Internship: The internship includes orientation to the company and the insurance industry through:
 

• A variety of challenging assignments in a stimulating work environment
• A personal mentor
• A variety of educational, social and community service events with other interns
• Social events and other networking activities with senior leaders including the CEO
• Relocation assistance may be available to those who qualify
• We have multiple talent programs and initiatives currently focused on attracting underrepresented students for internships, and other job opportunities here at ERIE Insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Erie Insurance offers interns the opportunity to gain experience in several different areas of our IT Division. 

 

• Software Engineering: Write basic programming specifications, code computer programs and test and implement computer software systems and programs

 

Technology used depends on assignment but may include: C#, Javascript (Mendix), .Net, Python, Java, MarkLogic, React, Amazon Web Services (AWS), (among others).

 

• Incorporates development standards into outcomes and implements basic code and configuration changes under direction.
• Develops program logic for new, basic applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications.
• Presents unit tests to an engineer or project leader.
• Performs supplementary work that contributes to the end product submitted by more experienced developers. Codes, tests, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Analyzes requirements, and maintains, tests and integrates application components.
• Effectively communicates with customers, teammates or