Technology Intern

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

Our internship program lets you showcase your skills, while gaining real-life experience that’ll help you jump-start your career. Throughout the internship, you'll participate in professional development opportunities, networking events, mentorship programs, and team-based projects designed to help prepare you for a successful career in technology. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor. This position is based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ.

Software Engineer Intern: You will have the opportunity to explore how modern applications are developed using Agile methodologies, cloud technologies, APIs, and full-stack engineering practices. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen platform reliability, and support modernization efforts across the organization. Under direct supervision and with guidance from senior engineers and your mentor, your day will involve supporting your team in various tasks. You will participate in daily stand-up meetings to understand project progress and team objectives. You may be involved in capturing and analyzing requirements, assisting with the design of software components, writing and testing code for specific features or bug fixes, and helping to document technical solutions. You will participate in code and design reviews, learning best practices and gaining exposure to real-world development processes. You might also assist in responding to production issues or outages, contributing to problem resolution under guidance. The work will be aligned with USAA's technology strategy, potentially involving the use of AI tools and automation to enhance efficiency.

Collaborate with senior engineers to design, develop, code, and test technical solutions. Participate in code and design reviews to understand development standards and best practices. Assist in capturing and analyzing requirements for software projects. Contribute to the testing and implementation phases of the software development lifecycle. Support the resolution of production issues and respond to outages under supervision. Help organize work to deliver features and solutions. Learn and apply knowledge of AI tools and automation strategies to improve efficiency. Create and maintain documentation for technical solutions. Gain exposure to Agile methodologies and team collaboration.   Data Engineer Intern: You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with modern data platforms, cloud technologies, data pipelines, and analytical tools while partnering with experienced engineers and technology leaders. You will have the opportunity to explore how data is collected, transformed, governed, and leveraged to solve business challenges and drive strategic outcomes. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that support reporting, analytics, and enterprise data initiatives while developing foundational data engineering skills. Under direct supervision and with guidance from your mentor and senior team members, your day will involve supporting the development and maintenance of data pipelines. You will participate in team meetings, such as daily stand-ups, to align on project goals. You may assist in capturing business requirements, designing data models, writing and testing code for data pipelines (e.g., using Python or SQL), and deploying