[Remote] Technology Intern – Summer 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mercury Insurance is offering a summer internship program designed for students to gain practical work experience in the technology field. Interns will collaborate on real business problems and work within an Agile framework, ultimately building a minimum viable product to present to leadership. Responsibilities Interns will work with their managers and fellow interns within an interactive Agile framework that includes daily stand-arenaflex and weekly tactical problem-solving sessions Interns will also attend the broader meetings within their respective functions to help further contextualize their work Over the course of the summer, interns will ultimately build a minimum viable product (MVP) and have a “capstone” opportunity to present those findings to the Mercury leadership team Skills Be legally eligible to work in the U.S Pursuing a Bachelors (BS/BA) or Masters (MS/MA) degree in an information technology field Able to provide current GPA, as reported by your school. Minimum 3.0 GPA required Enrolled student attending a university program with an expected graduation date on or after August 2025 Planning to seek full-time employment between December 2026 and September 2027 Excellent verbal and written communication Good problem-solving skills Willingness to independently learn and make an impact within a team environment Strong programming skills in at least one of the following: Java, JavaScript, Python Good understanding of different data structures and algorithms Preferred but not required: experience with SQL and Git/GitHub/GitLab Benefits Obtain practical work experience in your field of interest Network with other interns and industry professionals Receive personalized coaching and mentorship Work on real projects and initiatives Earn a competitive salary Company Overview Mercury Insurance has offered quality insurance for personal auto insurance to homeowners insurance to mechanical breakdown protection. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Mercury Insurance has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22 in 2025, 23 in 2024, 14 in 2023, 15 in 2022, 8 in 2021, 13 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job

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