Why USAA?
At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.
Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.
The Opportunity
Our internship program lets you showcase your skills, while gaining real-life experience that'll help you jump-start your career. Throughout the internship, you'll participate in professional development opportunities, networking events, mentorship programs, and team-based projects designed to help prepare you for a successful career in technology. Our interns deliver innovative solutions to real business challenges, while building enduring relationships in a collaborative culture with their manager and an assigned mentor.
This position is based in San Antonio, TX.
What you'll do
Under direct supervision and with guidance from senior engineers and your mentor, your day will involve developing solutions that enable scalable visualization delivery by augmenting human analysts and automating workflow execution across the visualization lifecycle. The work will be aligned with USAA's technology strategy, potentially involving the use of AI tools and automation to enhance efficiency.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop AI-enabled capabilities that accelerate, augment, and automate visualization lifecycle execution, increasing the speed, quality, and scalability of delivery
- Engage BIA teams and customers to identify friction, pain points, and opportunities
- Map solutions to the visualization development lifecycle from intake through adoption
- Prototype, test, and refine agentic workflows for quality, reliability, and repeatability
- Create documentation, guardrails, and examples that support adoption and safe use
- Measure solution impact and continuously improve based on user feedback
- Dynamically adapt solutions and strategy as industry capability evolves
Qualifications
To qualify, you must be pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university, and plan to graduate after the final day of the internship. Most of our interns participate in the summer between their junior and senior years. Our 2027 internship will start on June 2nd, 2027, and last through August 13, 2027.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Anticipated graduation date between September 2027 and May 2028.
Foundational understanding of:
- Python / PowerShell / SQL
- Workflow automation and test harnesses
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership through coursework, projects, student organizations, employment, or community involvement.
What sets you apart
- BIA or visualization development lifecycle experience
- Experience translating pain points into solution requirements
- Coursework or project experience involving software development.
- Understanding of Agile development concepts.
- Interest in AI-assisted development and emerging technologies.
Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $26.50 - $36. Interns will receive an intern stipend to assist with expenses.
USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
USAA views its internship program as a pipeline to possible future employment. This is based on an individual's graduation date, performance, role qualifications, and business need. To be considered for possible future employment opportunities interns must meet the full-time work eligibility requirements for any given role. Thus, interns should ensure their sponsorship status and other provided information is accurately reflected on their intern application. Inadequate completion of your application may render you ineligible for further consideration in the hiring process.
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the hourly range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual hourly rate for this role may vary by location.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
Benefits
At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
Interns may not be eligible for all benefits, for more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
