Overview:
If you're looking for the stability of a profitable, growing company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup, we’re hiring. SageSure, a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, is seeking an Intern to join the Rising Pioneer Program as part of our Software Engineering team.
Over the course of this 10-week program, interns will gain tangible, hands-on experience and insight into our business operations. After 3 days of orientation and training, you’ll join our Software Engineering team, where you’ll be assigned projects with unlimited opportunity for challenges and achievement. We have, very often, considered our interns for post-graduation roles within the company.
What you’d be doing:
- Learn and network with employees, leaders, and other interns during an on-the-job experience.
- Potential to earn college credit.
- Provide research and analysis support on ad-hoc projects.
- Fulfill tasks and project assignments set out by team leaders.
- Receive coaching, mentoring, and feedback from knowledgeable SageSure professionals.
- Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and solutions.
- Write, review, and troubleshoot code, with a primary focus on Java-based development.
- Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and other technology partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and other software development lifecycle activities.
- Assist with identifying and resolving software defects and technical issues.
- Contribute to the development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
- Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including source control, documentation, testing, and agile development methodologies.
- Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and project planning activities.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Is currently enrolled in a relevant degree program with a focus on Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, with an anticipated graduation date in 2028.
- Has foundational programming knowledge and experience with Java through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
- Understands object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
- Has strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
- Is detail-oriented and able to approach technical problems with curiosity and persistence.
- Is comfortable multitasking and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and development practices.
- Has the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as a team member.
- Is authorized to work in the United States.
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Prior internship, technical project, or software development experience.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Experience developing applications or completing academic projects using Java.
- Familiarity with Git or other source control tools.
- Exposure to APIs, databases, SQL, cloud technologies, or web application development.
- Familiarity with automated testing, debugging tools, or software testing concepts.
- Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments.
- Experience with additional programming languages or technologies beyond Java.
Software at SageSure:
Originally founded as a software and analytics business, SageSure's proprietary technology has always been a key source of competitive advantage. We offer agents and policyholders best-in-class, modern capabilities to quote and bind insurance, service policies, and submit and track claims. We operate a microservices-based SaaS platform and conduct a substantial share of our business through our API. Our software product, engineering, and operations teams set the bar for talent in our industry. We work remotely from numerous states across the country and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join us.
We are continually innovating with modern tools and technologies, and we welcome new perspectives. An ideal candidate will have a passion for some of our key technologies and advocate pragmatic industry practices around availability, scalability, security, and automation. A cloud-based infrastructure, continuous integration and delivery, and a quality-first approach help us to better deliver software. A metrics-driven mindset has become part of our DNA and helps us make data-driven decisions. If you have interests across these domains, we want to help grow and foster them.
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
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Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, with anticipated graduation in 2028.
- Foundational programming knowledge and experience with Java through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
- Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, multitask, and learn new technologies and development practices.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Prior internship, technical project, or software development experience.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Experience developing applications or academic projects using Java.
- Familiarity with Git or other source-control tools.
- Exposure to APIs, databases, SQL, cloud technologies, or web application development.
- Familiarity with automated testing, debugging tools, or software-testing concepts.
- Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments.
- Experience with programming languages or technologies beyond Java.
SageSure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SageSure and has not been reviewed or approved by SageSure.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical plan options (HSA, EPO, PPO) plus dental and vision are included. Wellness resources such as an employee assistance program and gym or wellness reimbursements complement the core coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and a profit‑sharing bonus program are part of the package. These elements bolster long‑term financial security beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer time off are provided. This range of time‑off options supports rest, observances, and community engagement.
SageSure Insights
What We Do
SageSure is an innovation-focused insurance and technology company specializing in underserved property markets. As the leading homeowners insurtech organization in the U.S. measured by premium and profitability, we offer more than 40 competitively priced insurance products on behalf of our carrier partners, serving 300,000+ policyholders. SageSure partners with a growing network of insurance agents and brokers in 14 coastal states.
