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The Cigna Group's Technology Development Program - Software Engineering Track Summer Internship
Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company · 🇺🇸 4 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Cigna Health And Life Insurance Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Operations Director (Program Director)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in VA: $190k–$190k, median $190k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. The pay stated here ($33.00 per hour) is below what this employer usually pays sponsored hires for this role. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 14 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 30 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The Cigna Group’s Technology Development Program (TECDP) Software Engineering Summer Internship Get ready to embark on an exhilarating summer adventure with The Cigna Group’s Technology Development Program Summer Internship! We are on the lookout for passionate individuals who are eager to dive into the world of technology and make a real difference in healthcare. Over the course of 12 dynamic weeks, you’ll have the chance to work on impactful technology projects, receive comprehensive training, and benefit from invaluable mentorship that will supercharge your career. What You Will Do • Meaningful Role Work: Work within the Software Engineering track, where you’ll design, build, and deliver scalable applications and platforms that support better healthcare outcomes. Gain hands-on experience solving real-world challenges, deepening your technical skills, and driving innovation across The Cigna Group. • Learning From Others: Engage with peers, mentors, and cross-functional partners through community-building activities and collaborative initiatives. Whether you’re supporting recruiting efforts, driving innovation, promoting community, or enhancing onboarding experiences, you’ll learn by doing and growing through shared knowledge. • Formal Education and Curriculum: Participate in structured learning through both core and track-specific curriculum. This includes technical training, leadership development, and exposure to the business designed to support your growth as a well-rounded technologist. • Community Building: Build meaningful relationships across the organization through networking events, mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, or informal peer engagement. Develop strong relationships that support your personal and professional growth. Qualifications What you need to do the job: • Must be currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. • Relevant coursework, projects, research, internships, hackathons, coding competitions, open-source contributions, or collaborative software development experience. • Foundational proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or a comparable language. • Exposure to front-end, back-end, full-stack, application programming interface, database, cloud, testing, version control, or software development lifecycle concepts. • Familiarity with Git or another version control system and an interest in agile, collaborative development practices. • Ability to communicate technical concepts, solve problems, learn new tools, and work effectively with technical and nontechnical partners. • Exposure to generative artificial intelligence tools used in software development, such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor, is preferred. • A GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred. Additional Information Locations: The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of the employee’s choice), and the option to work the remaining days remotely. Employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule. Program Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning May 24th, 2027. Working days are Monday – Friday. Compensation: The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $25.00 to $33.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and location. Work Authorization / Visa Sponsorship: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this position is open only to individuals who are