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Currently accepting applications until January 12, 2026 for the 2026 summer internship program.
Your Launchpad to a Brighter Career!
Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is a 12-week paid internship designed to allow students to gain practical work experience in the Mercury Technology Solutions, Enterprise Data Science, Product, Marketing and Sales disciplines at Mercury.
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About Our Internship Program
Benefits
- Obtain practical work experience in your field of interest
- Network with other interns and industry professionals
- Receive personalized coaching and mentorship
- Work on real projects and initiatives
- Earn a competitive salary
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Undergraduate (BS/BA) or Graduate (MS/MA) degree program in information technology or relevant field
- Available to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) internship for 12 weeks beginning May/June 2026
- Minimum 3.0 GPA; 3.5 or higher GPA preferred
- Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident
Simon Zhang, VP, Chief Data Analytics Officer
Enterprise Data Science (EDS)
As an intern, you’ll work on cutting-edge projects, from predictive modeling to cloud-scale data engineering, alongside top-tier talent. Be a part of a team that’s not just building data solutions—but redefining what’s possible in the insurance industry. Your ideas. Your impact. Our future.
Erik Thompson, VP, Chief Marketing Officer
Marketing
If you’re creative, have big ideas, and want to push the envelope of what’s possible, then Mercury’s marketing team could be a great fit. We are constantly looking for new ways to connect with consumers and customers, and no idea is too big or complex. If it’s never been done...great, let’s figure out how to do it! We are only limited by our imaginations, and at Mercury there is no limit to our team’s collective genius. If you want to be a part of an incredibly talented and creative team that isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what’s possible, then Mercury’s marketing team is the perfect place for you.
“People deserve opportunities.”
Wilson Pang, VP, Chief Technology Officer
Mercury Technology Solutions (MTS)
At MTS, we’re reimagining what insurance can be — powered by technology, driven by data, and accelerated by AI. From building intelligent platforms to designing seamless digital experiences for our customers and agents, we’re shaping the future of insurance today. Our teams thrive on curiosity, collaboration, and bold ideas that make a real impact. We’re excited to welcome interns and graduate students who want to push boundaries, learn from industry experts, and help us redefine the insurance experience for the next generation.
Jeff Schroeder, Vice President & Chief Product Officer
Product
At the core of our insurance products are our Product Management, Actuarial, and Research & Development teams—turning insights into meaningful solutions for our customers. If you’re curious, creative, and love solving complex problems, we’d love to have you on our team.
Nick Colby, Vice President & Chief Sales Officer
Sales
We’re doing cutting–edge work in sales analytics—turning data into real–time insights and simple, powerful reports that give our sales teams clear next–best actions. That’s how we drive profitable growth and deliver a better experience for our customers and agents. We move quickly, experiment boldly, and measure what matters so every insight turns into impact.
See Available Internship Opportunities
Enterprise Data Science
- Data Engineering Intern: Focuses on building, optimizing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines using modern data architectures, tools, and technologies to support advanced analytics and business operations.
- Data Science Intern: Focuses on leveraging data analytics and machine learning techniques to extract insights, improve business processes, and solve complex insurance data problems.
Human Capital
- HRIS Analyst Intern: Focuses on Human Capital systems and programs optimization through process and improvement initiatives.
Marketing
- Web Designer Intern: Focuses on digital design projects, including website updates, marketing campaigns, and web graphics while building a professional portfolio.
- Social Media Intern: Focuses on creating, publishing and managing content across social media platforms with a concentration in brand campaigns, sponsorship, influencer activation and community engagement.
- Creative Design Intern: Focuses on designing content and storytelling through brand campaigns, partnership, agent communications, outdoor creative and sales materials within an established visual system.
- Data Analyst Intern: Focuses on marketing analytics to include campaign measurement, attributions, segmentation, and experimentation..
Mercury Technology Solutions
- Application Engineer Intern: Focuses on development and maintenance of all internal and external facing systems.
- Software Quality Engineering Intern: Focuses on development and maintenance of testing tools, frameworks, and reusable test script libraries.
- AI, Data & Automation Intern: Focuses on the AI, Data platform and Decision and Automaton development, maintenance, and testing.
Product
- Actuary Intern: Focuses on actuarial analysis and business forecasting through pricing, reserving and risk modeling.
- Personal Lines — California Intern: Focuses on California personal lines insurance product strategy through data-driven research, competitive analysis, and pricing support.
- Personal Lines — National Intern: Focuses on translating National personal lines insurance data into impactful business insights through competitive intelligence analytics, identification of opportunities and process recommendations.
- Research & Development Intern: Focuses on preparing and engineering data, conducting exploratory analyses, and assisting with modeling and segmentation efforts to enhance pricing precision and product differentiation.
Sales
- Sales Analytics Intern: Focuses on analyzing and transforming sales and compensation data into actionable insights that drive business decisions.
Mercury Ignite Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to apply for a Mercury internship?
If you are considering an internship and are an undergraduate or graduate student attending a university program with an expected graduation date on or after August 2025 or planning to seek full-time employment between December 2026 and September 2027, you are eligible to apply.
Will I get paid as an intern?
Yes, all our interns are paid!
Is this a remote opportunity?
Yes, all internships are remote first with the ability to travel to office locations as needed.
What does a complete application look like?
Each job description outlines the minimum requirements for the role. Generally a complete application includes:
- A resume with visible graduation date (month/year)
- Undergraduate/Graduate transcripts with GPA
What is the deadline for applications?
Applications must be submitted through our careers site careers site no later than January 12, 2026 for consideration for the Summer 2026 Internship Program.
What does the selection process look like?
Mercury has designed our internship selection process into three (3) steps:
- Pre-screen with Talent Acquisition
- 1st Interview with a member of our Human Capital Business Partner Group
- Final Interview with Business Line Leaders
Following the interview process, if you are selected for the role, you will receive an offer, proposed start date and go through our pre-employment and onboarding process.
What are some of the perks?
Besides hands-on experience with real-world projects designed to enhance problem-solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills, you’ll get an opportunity to meet fellow interns and employees throughout your journey. Mercury prides itself on engaging all our employees in our remote first work environment through team meetings, “Happy Hours”, Business Resource Groups and career development opportunities.
You’ll also be assigned a Mentor on Day 1 of the program who will play a vital role in creating a positive and productive experience with expert commitment to your development.