Data Operations Internship Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Pay Rate/Hourly Range:

• The hourly range is $20.00 - $43.00 per hour.
• Pay is based on factors including school year, program of study, role responsibilities, etc.

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. (CCC) is a leading cloud platform for the multi-trillion-dollar insurance economy, creating intelligent experiences for insurers, repairers, automakers, part suppliers, and more. At CCC, we're making life just work by empowering more than 35,000 businesses with industry-leading technology to get drivers back on the road and to health quickly and seamlessly. We're pushing boundaries with innovative AI solutions that simplify and enhance the claims and repair journey. Through purposeful innovation and the strength of its connections, CCC technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most. Learn more about CCC at www.cccis.com.
The Role
As a member of the CSO & Innovation team, you will work across a wide range of emerging technologies to support rapid prototyping, experimentation, and delivery of Agentic AI and AI-driven solutions. This internship is designed for a technical generalist, someone who has hands-on experience across multiple areas such as agentic AI, conversational avatars, mobile development, data science, visualization, 3D modeling, and interactive demos.
You will work directly with the Chief Science Officer to explore new technologies, build proof-of-concepts, and support the end-to-end development of high-impact projects that accelerate AI innovation, prototyping, and optimizing technologies that enhance the faster penetration of AI-based solutions in the market. The ideal candidate should be in a Ph.D. program, self-driven, and capable of conducting independent investigations and making strategic recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the full lifecycle of development, from ideation, design and implementation to testing and deployment.

• Work on multiple POCs across Agentic AI, mobile, data science, visualization, and 3D modeling.

• Build and refine agentic AI systems, including conversational agentic avatars.

• Develop and updating lightweight mobile applications (iOS preferred) and interactive demos.

• Develop dashboards and user interfaces for internal tools and models.

• Implement and test RAG pipelines, LLM customization, and agentic workflows.

• Prototype new tools, frameworks, and technologies to evaluate feasibility and performance.

• Use of new technologies to build lightweight 3D assets or models for demos, prototypes, or avatar environments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Science, Engineering, Product, CSO, an R&D).

• Conduct rapid research and make recommendations on emerging technologies. Work with various teams, including Database, Middleware, Network, and Server teams, to deploy and maintain applications.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related field.

Hands-on experience across multiple of the following areas (not necessarily expert in any one):

• Agentic AI development

• Conversational AI / avatars

• Data visualization & dashboards

• RAG implementation

• Swift programming

• Mobile app development

• Data science & ML modeling

• LLM fine-tuning or customization

• 3D modeling & interactive 3D asset creation

• Vue.js or similar front-end frameworks

• Interactive demo creation

Strong problem-solving skills and strong ability to learn new technologies quickly, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Self-driven with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of independent research and recommendations.
Experience in software development with proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
Understanding of Linux systems, bash scripting, and version control (Git).
Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible, or similar DevOps tools is a plus.
Comfortable managing several projects simultaneously.
Strong communication skills and ability to present prototypes to non-technical audiences.
If you are passionate about AI, Agentic AI and data science, and eager to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, we invite you to join our team and #CCCJumpstart your career!
Interview Policy & Privacy Notice:
A video interview is required for this position. Video interviews are transcribed. Transcriptions are retained and may be reviewed by CCC and our recruiters. Candidates are not permitted to use generative AI or automated assistance during the interviews unless explicitly allowed by the interview team for a specific exercise. Our Job Applicant Privacy Notice is available HERE.
About CCC's Commitment to Employees:
CCC Intelligent Solutions understands that our employees play an integral role in our vision to shape a world where life just works. Our team is defined by our values of Integrity, Customer-Focus, Innovation, Inclusion & Diversity, Tenacity, and Connection. Through diverse perspectives, purposeful innovation, and the strength of connections, our technologies empower the people and industry relied upon to keep lives moving forward when it matters most.
At CCC, together everyone can thrive as we innovate and collaborate, creating employee experiences that just work. We are committed to providing opportunities for our people to make real-life impacts, advance in their careers, and contribute to CCC's success.
CCC offers competitive compensation and benefits to support you and your families, including:

• 401K Match
• Paid time off
• Annual Incentive Plan Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Stock Purchase Plan options
• Employee Resource Groups

For more information about our benefits, please check out our careers site.
Here, you belong. You are seen, valued, and respected. We celebrate you for who you are and all you bring. Every voice is heard and is important to our success. You can hear what employees have to say about our culture here
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