AI Developer Intern

Our Vision : We make dreams possible.

Yes, we’re a student loan servicer. We’re also a technology company, idea incubator, start-up accelerator, and K-12 and higher education expert. At Nelnet, we’re so much more than what you think—and we’re just getting started. So, no matter what you want to do in life—build codes or build brands—we’re the best place to do it.

Join Nelnet as an intern and do real work that matters to our business. All Nelnet interns receive one-on-one mentorship, competitive pay, casual dress, flexible schedule, intern-specific programming, and meaningful work experience.

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Nelnet Bank is building an AI-powered, frictionless customer onboarding platform! We’re looking for hungry, eager, and creative students who want to shape this customer experience on their first day. This team will leverage agile best practices to develop front-end UX and back-end API components to create exceptional user experiences. Being part of this team provides a fantastic growth opportunity to learn and apply web development and security technology in the financial world.

• Collaborate with technology experts
• Develop a state of the art financial business platform
• Build a scalable solution using Amazon Web Services
• Develop skills coding, testing, and evaluating technical tradeoffs

EDUCATION : Pursuing degree in an IT-related field

EXPERIENCE : Knowledge of computers : preferably Microsoft packages and familiarity with Internet including ability to use search engines.

COMPETENCIES – SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES : Assist in exploring and prototyping AI‑driven solutions that improve user experience, automation, or operational efficiency.

Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace where all associates have the opportunity to succeed. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion / creed, national origin, gender, sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military / veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value the unique contributions of every team member and believe that a positive work environment benefits everyone.

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