Summer 2026 - Software Developer Intern (Risk Innovation)

Nice to meet you!  

We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.    

 If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.    

What you’ll do   

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.    

Join the Risk Innovation team and help shape the future of our risk solutions! We’re a fast-moving group within Risk R&D’s Solution Architecture team that thrives on cutting-edge technology, rapid prototyping, and creative problem-solving. You’ll work on projects that push boundaries, explore emerging technologies, and build scalable solutions that make a real impact — while learning something new every day. As an intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience with modern tools and frameworks, collaborate with experienced developers, and receive mentorship to accelerate your growth in software development. 

As an intern, you might:  

• Use Python to build new AI agents to expand on our existing Generative AI use cases. 

• Develop and optimize our Go microservices, contributing to a scalable and performant architecture. 

• Build engaging front-end components using React and other modern frameworks to deliver intuitive user experiences. 

• Work with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes to deploy and manage applications in cloud environments. 

• Collaborate with senior developers to review solution designs, learn best practices, and contribute to innovation across the Risk solutions ecosystem.  

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in progress 

• Targeted majors: Computer Science (or related field) 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program, not graduating prior to December 2026.  

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: 

• Python 

• Go 

• JavaScript 

• Curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.  

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.  

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of going above and beyond the call of duty.  

• Interest in the future of analytics and enthusiasm for embracing new technologies.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly. 

• Solid understanding of software development principles, including version control (Git) and debugging. 

• Experience building AI agents. 

• Familiarity with web technologies and frameworks. 

Location  

• Does this job require the student to be on campus at Cary HQ to perform the job responsibilities?   

• No 

• Is your team fully remote or hybrid? 

• Our team is global.  Some members in Cary, North Carolina, United States and in Glasgow, Scotland are hybrid or in-person.  The rest are fully remote. 

Internship Dates

• Internship: May 19, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

Perks of the job 

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives! 
• Free SAS programming training and certification.   
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.  
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.  
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

Diverse and inclusive    

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.    

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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Pay Transparency: The hourly rate for SAS internships is determined by the applicant’s year in school and the position they are hired into. Hourly rates range from $15 – $31 for associate’s/bachelor’s level positions and $29 - $49/hour for master’s/Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonus.

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