AI Engineer Intern (Undergraduate - Summer 2027)

Centene Corporation

Remote, Missouri, United Statesunknown$18–$26Posted Oct 29, 2026

About the role

Position Purpose: Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Support AI initiatives for the cloud security team by researching, prototyping, and applying engineering solutions to security workflows and operational challenges

Assist with building AI-enabled tools, dashboards, and integrations that help analyze cloud security data, identify trends, and improve visibility

Analyze and help create technical requirements, documentation, test scenarios, and implementation plans

Collaborate with cloud security and technology partners to document solutions, support adoption of AI-enabled practices, communicate progress, and explore emerging technologies

Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies

Perform other duties as assigned

Comply with all policies and standards

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period. Experience with LLMs and Model Context Protocol preferred. Knowledge with AWS and Git nice to have.

Pay Range: $18-26/hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

Responsibilities

  • Research, prototype, and apply AI engineering solutions to cloud security workflows
  • Help build AI-enabled tools, dashboards, and integrations for analyzing cloud security data
  • Help develop technical requirements, documentation, test scenarios, and implementation plans
  • Collaborate with security and technology partners to document solutions and support adoption
  • Attend training and development presentations

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university through the internship period
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with LLMs and Model Context Protocol preferred
  • Knowledge of AWS and Git is a plus
  • Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) and stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible work schedules

Skills mentioned

Generative AILarge Language ModelsModel Context ProtocolCloud SecurityAWSGitAPI IntegrationData AnalysisData VisualizationAI Agents

About Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) as well as individuals and families served by the Health Insurance Marketplace. Centene believes healthcare is best delivered locally. Our local health plans provide fully integrated, high-quality, and cost-effective services to government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs, focusing on under-insured and uninsured individuals. Centene’s hiring practices reflect the composition of the members and communities we serve, allowing us to deliver quality, culturally sensitive healthcare to millions of members. Centene employees help change the world of healthcare and transform our communities. To learn more about career opportunities with Centene, visit: https://jobs.centene.com/

Hospitals and Health Care10,001+ employeesSaint Louis, MO