Intern - Application Engineer

The Hanover Insurance Group is seeking a college student for its Summer Internship Program on the Technology team. The Intern - Application Engineer will assist with software development, gain hands-on experience with generative AI frameworks and patterns, integrate AI models into modern architectures, and collaborate with developers and project teams on web technologies and user experience improvements.

What you'll do:

• Assist in software development using languages such as Java, Python, or C++
• Gain hands on experience with Generative AI frameworks
• Understand GenAI patterns such as RAG, Vector Databases
• Integrate GenAI models, including REST APIs, microservices, or cloud-native architectures
• Perform in Core Java - this includes understanding object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts such as classes, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and interfaces, as well as familiarity with Java syntax, data types, exception handling, collections, and secure coding
• Work closely with senior developers and mentors to research, design, and implement web technologies
• Understand our users end to end experience, and find ways to enhance it
• Adhere to all quality standards and procedures
• Collaborate with project team members during development process
• Create and present a final presentation for management and leadership members at the close of the internship program highlighting the work you accomplished throughout the summer

What they're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or advanced degree program
• Ability to commit to a full time 10-week internship program
• Ability to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
• Experience in prompt engineering
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software background preferred
• Experience in HTML, CSS, Javascript, and other front-end technologies is an additional benefit
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps tools (ex: MLflow, Kubeflow) is a plus

Benefits:

• Meaningful projects and work alongside some of the very best talent in the industry
• Supported and mentored by a community of exceptional talent, including leaders, managers, subject matter experts, and recent graduates
• Participation in a cross-functional team building project focused on corporate philanthropy
• Weekly development workshops with intern peers
• Engagement and social activities with other interns
• Additional compensation may include an annual bonus, which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive
• Long-term incentive or spot recognition awards