Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Artificial Intelligence Track - Start Date: July 13, 2026
Technology Development Program (TECDP) - Artificial Intelligence Track - Start Date: July 13, 2026
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Technology Development Program (TECDP) Full Time Associate
At The Cigna Group we believe technology is the heartbeat of innovation in healthcarepowering smarter decisions better outcomes and more personalized experiences for millions of people. Our Technology Development Program (TECDP) is a launchpad for passionate early-career technologists who want to make a meaningful impact while accelerating their growth.
TECDP is a two-year immersive experience designed to build deep technical expertise and a holistic understanding of how technology fuels transformation across the healthcare ecosystem. Associates join a technical track aligned to their interests and career goals gaining hands-on experience expanding their technical acumen and collaborating across disciplines to solve real-world challenges in healthcare.
The Artificial Intelligence Track
Reimagine Healthcare with AI
As a Generative AI Engineers youll harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to build intelligent systems that learn adapt and evolve. Youll develop algorithms that personalize care automate processes and unlock new possibilities in digital health. If youre passionate about AIs potential to transform lives this is your track.
What youll do:
- Meaningful Role Work: Work within the Artificial Intelligence track contributing to the development of impactful technical solutions. Gain real-world experience deepen your technical skills while solving challenges that drive innovation across The Cigna Group.
- Learning From Others: Engage with peers mentors and cross-functional partners through community-building activities and collaborative initiatives. Whether youre supporting recruiting efforts driving innovation promoting community or enhancing onboarding experiences youll 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
Were seeking well-rounded technologists with a passion for Artificial Intelligence and a drive to transform healthcare through intelligent innovation. Youll be part of a team that explores and applies cutting-edge AI to solve complex challenges and improve lives. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or those early in their careers who are excited to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting. This role is designed to support your transition from academia to industry.
Ideal qualifications include:
- Education: Full time candidates must have completed a bachelors or masters degree in a technical program at the time of hire. Preferred degrees include Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Data Science and Computer Engineering.
- Additional degrees such as Data Science Math or Statistics will be considered if paired with coding experience and exposure to AI Code Generation.
- Technological Proficiencies: Familiarity with programming languages and tools such Python JavaScript R and AI/ML frameworks. Experience using Generative AI tools like Copilot GitHub Cursor or similar platforms for code generation and productive enhancement.
- Courses & Experiences: Academic coursework research or internships focused on machine learning natural language processing computer vision or generative AI. Exposure to real-world applications of AI in healthcare or other industries is a plus.
- AI Forward Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging AI technologies and their potential to reshape industries. Interest in ethical AI responsible innovation and the intersection of AI and human-centered design.
- Well Rounded: Leadership or involvement in clubs organizations or technical competitions such as Hackathons AI challenges or research symposiums.
Desired Skills & Competencies:
Were looking for curious collaborative and forward-thinking individuals who are eager to grow as technologists and make a meaningful impact across The Cigna Groups diverse technology landscape. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following:
- Effective Communication: Clearly and confidently share ideas with both technical and non-technical audiences to foster understanding and alignment.
- Collaboration & Inclusion: Work effectively on diverse teams and build strong relationships.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Analyze complex situations and develop innovative solutions.
- Curiosity: Understand how technology supports healthcare operations and outcomes. Ability to connect technical work to broader business goals.
- Strength-Based Leadership: Recognize and leverage personal and team strengths to drive results.
- Growth Mindset: Take ownership of personal and professional growth through continuous learning and proactive career exploration.
- Technology Fluency & Ethical Use: Apply emerging and foundational technologies responsibly to enhance efficiency solve problems and deliver value.
- Academic Achievement: A cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher is preferred.
Additional Information:
- Location:This is a Hybrid position out of Bloomfield CT; Morris Plains NJ; St. Louis MO or Austin TX. A Hybrid position means that you will be expected to work in-person for at least 3 days (Tuesday Wednesday & a 3rd day of choice) at your assigned office location with flexibility to work at home for a balance of time.
- Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning July 13 2026. Working hours are Monday Friday.
- Work Authorization: This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM etc. now or in the future.
- Timeline: Our recruitment process includes a recruiter phone screen followed by up to two interview rounds. Final interviews will be held in person with travel to one of our offices as needed. The application window is expected to close by mid-October 2025 or once all roles are filled.
- Compensation: For this position we anticipate offering a base salary of $86000 for bachelors degree candidates and $100000 for masters degree candidates along with a competitive benefit package.
If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position we anticipate offering an annual salary of 70300 - 117100 USD / yearly depending on relevant factors including experience and geographic location.
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
We want you to be healthy balanced and feel secure. Thats why youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll be offered several health-related benefits including medical vision dental and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match company paid life insurance tuition reimbursement a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs visit Life at Cigna Group.
About The Cigna Group
Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group were dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color age disability sex childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status religion national origin ancestry marital or familial status genetic information status with regard to public assistance citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Nebraska Ohio Pennsylvania Texas Utah Vermont and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.
Employment Type
Full-Time
