Technology Development Program Internship

Requisition Number: 2378188
Internships at Optum. If you want an intern experience that will dramatically shape your career, consider a company that's dramatically shaping our entire health care system. Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of companies, is a leading health services and innovation company dedicated to helping make the health system work better for everyone. With more than 94,000 people collaborating worldwide, Optum combines people, technology, data and action to improve the delivery, quality and efficiency of health care. Our internship opportunities provide a view of a rapidly evolving, incredibly challenging marketplace of ideas, products and services. Here, you'll work with some of the smartest people in the business on assignments that matter. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
What is it like to be an Intern in Technology at Optum:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet - technology and health care - with a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity and this is what you get: leading-edge solutions that improve the lives of millions. At Optum, our approach to technology isn't about designing another app to fix health care. It's about connecting patients to their physician and connecting a disconnected health system so that it works better for the people it was created to serve.
Our global technology team consists of more than 35,000 innovators from around the world passionate about using technology to improve the lives of people and communities. We are modernizing the health care system through modern and innovative technologies, AI, comprehensive clinical, and extensive experience in improving operational and clinical performance
Optum's Technology Development Internship Program:
The Technology Development Program (TDP) internship at Optum includes a 10-week experience designed for current students who are interested in building a career in technology. As part of the program, interns gain hands-on experience, receive mentoring from technology professionals, participate in networking opportunities, and collaborate with other interns as part of a cohort-based experience.
As an intern on our Optum Technology team, you will be provided opportunities to channel your curiosity into initiative, working alongside distinguished engineers and developers pursuing innovations that improve the health care experience for everyone. We encourage you to dive-in, explore and ask questions about creative ways to use technology to help make the health care system work like an actual system.
The intent of our internship program is to create a pipeline for future opportunities, including return internships or full-time employment at Optum, depending on eligibility, performance, and business needs.
Key Information Regarding the TDP Internship Program:

• This full-time intern position will start on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and end on Aug 6, 2027. Alternate start and end dates are not available
• The TDP Intern will be required to work in-office five days a week
• The TDP Internship is only available at Eden Prairie, MN
• Housing assistance may be available for those who meet eligibility requirements
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

Primary Responsibilities:

• The TDP internship program places interns on teams with fellow TDP interns to work on meaningful and impactful projects throughout the summer
• The TDP intern team will have the ability to present their work to mentors and leaders on multiple occasions, allowing for iteration and continued progress

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing 2-year technical college degree, Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field such as IT, MIS, or other technology-focused disciplines
• Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Models (LLMs), with demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and problem-solving
• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited College / University or 2-year technical college during the duration of the internship. Internships are not intended for graduating seniors
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) who require visa sponsorship, TN visa holders, current H-1B visa holders, and/or those requiring green card sponsorship will not be considered

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in one or more coding languages (Example: Python, Java, C, SQL, .NET)
• Involvement in any additional technical activities (Robotics, Comp. Science/Tech clubs, Tech or Engineering side projects, GitHub, etc.) and/or tech related employment experience
• Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Demonstrated capability to accomplish the following:
  • Apply AI tools to support analysis, reporting, automation, or problem-solving
  • Build effective prompts and use AI-enabled tools to explore data, summarize information, or generate insights
  • Integrate AI into workflows (e.g., reporting, dashboards, operations processes)
  • Analyze data using AI-enabled tools and generate insights
  • Collaborate with teams to identify opportunities where technology and AI can improve processes or user experiences
• Basic familiarity with responsible and compliant use of AI tools
• Experience with software engineering tools such as source code control systems (i.e. GIT, GitHub), IDE, Continuous Delivery and deployment pipeline, etc.
• Understanding of Agile Frameworks, methodologies, roles, and tools (Kanban, Scrum, SaFE, LeSS, etc.)

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $18.00 to $32.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.