Innovation & Technology Internship - Software Engineering: Data & Intelligence

You’ve invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you’ll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better.

Position Summary:

The Innovation & Technology Software Engineering – Data & Intelligence Internship is a 10.5-week full-time opportunity that begins on May 24th, 2027, and concludes on August 4th, 2027.  

This is a hybrid position based in New York, NY, with three in-office days per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The remaining two days may be worked remotely from home or another location of your choice. CVS Health follows a hybrid work model that provides office-based colleagues flexibility between working in the office and remotely based on the work they need to accomplish. 

Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates who need to relocate more than 50 miles. 

As a CVS Health Corporate intern, you will participate in:  

• Projects that contribute to the success of our business 
• Community service activities  
• Professional development workshops  
• Mentorship and networking opportunities  
• Interaction with senior leaders 

Your Innovation & Technology internship experience will also include: 

• Leadership Insight Series, featuring leader spotlights and interactive Q&A sessions 
• Intern Innovation Challenge, providing opportunities to collaborate with fellow interns across Innovation & Technology 
• Additional learning experiences focused on topics such as impactful presentations and storytelling, emerging technology, and AI tools 

The hourly rate is $42, based on a 40-hour workweek. The internship includes two days of paid leave and no work on the July 4 company holiday.  Additionally, our corporate interns have an increased likelihood to receive an offer for a future role with CVS Health.

Sponsorship: 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This includes participation in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and F-1 Visa programs.

About this business area:

CVS Health's Analytics & Behavior Change (A&BC) team is an innovation engine that helps turn data into better decisions, experiences, and outcomes. Leveraging one of the nation's largest and most diverse health care data ecosystems, our teams apply advanced analytics, machine learning, behavioral science, and AI to solve complex business and health care challenges. From improving patient outcomes and advancing health equity to enhancing digital experiences and driving enterprise value, A&BC's work helps shape the future of health care.  

Our focus areas include: 

• Personalized Consumer Experiences & Behavior Change 
• Digital Health & Omnichannel Journeys 
• Provider Performance & Network Optimization 
• Patient Safety & Clinical Insights 
• Enterprise Cost Management & Value Creation 
• Care Management & Health Equity 
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention 

As a Software Engineering intern, you'll build software that brings data and AI into real-world applications. Working alongside experienced software engineers, data engineers, and product partners, you'll develop APIs and backend services, connect applications with enterprise data, and help deliver AI-enabled solutions in the cloud.

You'll have opportunities to: 

• Design, build, and test applications, APIs, and microservices 
• Develop data integrations and services that connect applications with enterprise data 
• Contribute to AI and Generative AI solutions, including LLM-powered applications, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and automation 
• Deploy and troubleshoot cloud-native solutions using engineering practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD 
• Contribute to solutions that improve health care quality, affordability, and outcomes 

Required Qualifications:

• Meet the educational requirements outlined in the Education section 
• Experience using Python to build software applications 
• Hands-on development of REST APIs, microservices, or backend services 
• Experience using SQL or relational databases to query and manage data 
• Experience building solutions that use LLM or Generative AI technologies 
• Exposure to cloud platforms, such as GCP, AWS, or Azure 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Familiarity with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines for building and deploying applications 
• Experience with Java or JavaScript frameworks, such as Spring Boot, Node.js, React, or Angular 
• Familiarity with building data pipelines or integrating data from multiple sources 
• Experience using AI coding assistants and agentic developer tools 
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills applied to complex or open-ended engineering problems 
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and their implications to both technical and non-technical audiences 

Education:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028  
• Preferred fields of study include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$42.00 - $42.00

Whether in our pharmacies or through our health service offerings, we are pioneering a bold new approach to total health care. As health care innovators, we are making quality care affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. We await your fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the unique contributions you will make to our organization.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

This job does not have an application deadline, as CVS Health accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.