The Team You Will Join
At MetLife, we're a purpose-driven company - "Always with you, building a more confident future." Our Global Technology organization designs and delivers cloud-native platforms, AI-powered solutions, and secure, scalable systems that serve millions of customers worldwide. As a METx Global Technology Intern, you'll work on real projects from day one, collaborate with industry-leading engineers, and gain hands-on experience with modern tech stacks as part of our #AllTogetherPossible culture that empowers you to do your best work.
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. 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 assignments are varied and align to business needs. Some examples include:
- Delivering a full-stack software solution by designing, developing, and testing new features for enterprise applications
- Owning Agile development tasks-writing user stories, participating in sprints, conducting peer code reviews, and resolving production issues
- Creating and implementing UI/UX improvements for web platforms
- Supporting a strategic or operational initiative by analyzing project data, preparing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Engineering infrastructure solutions by working on projects involving hosting, networking, virtualization, or troubleshooting performance issues in a live environment
What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)
- Must have an expected graduation date no later than June 2028.
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree or post-secondary training in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
- 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).
- Desire to learn new technologies, tools, and processes.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset.
It Would Be Helpful to Have (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 2026 - June 2027.
- For candidates interested in Global Technology Strategy and Operations, coursework in business or project management may be helpful.
Application Process & Program Information
- Applications for this role will close December 15, 2025.
- Qualified candidates will be invited to interview on a rolling basis - no interview activity will take place between December 22 nd , 2025 and January 2 nd , 2026.
- 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.
- Postgraduate students pursuing a master's degree (or higher) are not eligible.
- The internship program follows a hybrid work model - candidates are expected to work in office at least three days per week.
- Interns will start in person on June 1 st , 2026 and will work approximately 40 hours /week over the course of ten weeks.
- 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 stipend for this role.
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.
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").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$28-$30
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What We Do
We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years.
At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities.
Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
Why Work With Us
At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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