When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
Sallie Mae is proud to help Americans aspiring to create the life they want--whether that means helping them make college happen, or something more. Our colleagues across departments and across the country are united in our passion and our customer-first approach. Whether you want to join a growing company, be part of an agile workforce, or gain new skills--you're in the right place.
Program Overview:
The Sallie Mae Internship program seeks to attract and develop exceptional early talent while adding value to our organization. Our goal is to tie academic learning into a practical business setting while fostering professional and personal growth within a student’s area of focus.
Over the course of the summer, interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, attend meetings, work alongside mentors, and receive valuable performance feedback.
What You'll Contribute:
The intern will be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of engineering projects for the CIM (Customer Information Management) team. The CIM team governs solutions pertaining to the storage, organization, retention, and modification of customer data for Sallie Mae.
Regular communication and feedback through team mentorship will be expected and will aid in growth and success. Opportunities will be afforded to develop technical skills in programming languages, frameworks, and tools such as Python, C#, Java, Node.js, Git, Azure DevOps, AI (Copilot), and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
What You'll Do:
Contribute to the execution of engineering projects, ensuring their successful completion within defined timelines and quality standards.
Develop and implement engineering solutions, adhering to best practices, and leveraging appropriate tools and technologies.
Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure the reliability and performance of deliverables.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to address issues and challenges encountered during project execution.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to ensure project alignment and successful outcomes.
Communicate project progress, risks, and challenges to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
Support team initiatives to drive positive organizational change in technologies, solutions, and/or processes.
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.
What You Have:
Minimum education, skills and experience required.
Currently enrolled in an accredited university pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical field
Open to undergraduate and graduate level students with expected graduation dates of Dec 2026 - May 2027
Availability:
This is a 10 week internship and expectations for a 40 hour work week for the following dates 5/26/26-7/31/2026.
We follow a 3 day flexible in office policy in Indianapolis office; designated housing is included in offer package for the internship dates outlined above.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Previous internship experience in technology preferred.
Strong understanding of programming fundamentals with experience in one or more languages (Python, C#, JavaScript, Java, or similar)
Basic understanding of HTML/CSS and web development principles
Self-motivated with strong initiative and curiosity about technology
Adaptability and openness to learning
Interest in enterprise-scale technology challenges and solutions
Professional demeanor suitable for interaction with IT leadership and business stakeholders
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Feeling your best helps you do your best:Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
Career development and training opportunities
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Sallie Mae’s mission is to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. We believe college should be affordable, equitable, and accessible for all students. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and expertise to support college access and completion. We offer products and resources to help students and families start smart in planning for higher education, ensuring opportunities to learn and dream big.
