METx Global Technology Intern

METx Global Technology Intern

General Information

Location

Cary, North Carolina

Alternative Location(s) Posting

Location

New York, New York

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Location

Whippany, New Jersey

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Location

Tampa, Florida

Working Schedule Part-Time

Work Arrangement Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Available No

Grade DEV

Posted Date 30-Sep-2026

Job ID 20701

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.

The Opportunity

Join MetLife’s Global Technology team for a hands-on summer internship where you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to real projects, and develop skills that prepare you for a full-time Junior Software Engineer role. Our program is designed for students who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and processes in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Application Process & Program Information

• Applications for this role will close December 1, 2026.
• Qualified candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis – no interview activity will take place between December 21, 2026 through January 18, 2027.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for a work permit or visa in any capacity now or in the future.
• Interns will start in person on June 1st, 2027 and will work approximately 40 hours /week over the course of ten weeks – candidates must be available for the entire duration of the program.
• The primary location will be in Cary, NC with a limited number of roles available in other offices listed in the job description.
• MetLife does not provide housing or a relocation/housing stipend or support for this role.

Key Responsibilities

As a METx Global Technology Intern, you will have the chance to participate in onboarding, training, and mentorship sessions focused on engineering fundamentals, AI, and cloud technologies. At the end of the internship, you will have a chance to share your project outcomes and learning experiences with peers and leaders. Intern projects may include:

• Full-Stack Software Development: Delivering a full-stack software solution by designing, developing, and testing new features for enterprise applications.

• Agile Development: Owning Agile development tasks, including writing user stories, participating in sprints, conducting peer code reviews, and resolving production issues.

• UI/UX Design & Development: Creating and implementing UI/UX improvements for web platforms.

• Project Analysis & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Supporting strategic or operational initiatives by analyzing project data, preparing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Infrastructure Engineering: Engineering infrastructure solutions through projects involving hosting, networking, virtualization, and troubleshooting performance issues in live environments.

• Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or post-secondary training in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Must have an expected graduation date no later than June 2029.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Academic coursework or personal projects in programming, software development, or technology.

• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, COBOL, PowerShell).

• Working understanding of AI capabilities and the ability to use AI tools.

• Desire to learn new technologies, tools, and processes.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cloud platforms, AI/ML, or DevOps concepts through coursework, personal exploration, open-source contributions, or volunteer projects.

• Experience with collaborative tools (e.g. GitHub, Azure DevOps) or agile methodologies.

• An expected graduation date between December 2027 – May 2028.

• Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

• The expected salary range for this position is $28-30 /Hour.

• About MetLife

• Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

• As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

• Our purpose

• is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

• MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

• MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

• This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 65 days from the listed posting date.