FAQs
What is the duration of the internship?
The internship lasts for 12 weeks, typically around June to August 2025.
What is the location of this internship?
The internship is located in Northern Ireland.
What qualifications are required for the internship?
Candidates must have a first-class degree (attained or expected) in a computer science, mathematics, physics, or a related, highly quantitative field and be in their final year of a Bachelor’s degree, final or penultimate year of a Master’s degree, or final or penultimate year of a PhD program.
Is sponsorship provided for international candidates?
No, Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy, and all candidates must demonstrate a legal right to work in the UK.
What type of projects will interns work on?
Interns will work on a variety of R&D projects, which may include developing text recognition models, building neural networks, and conducting analyses to improve business operations.
Will interns have the opportunity for future employment?
Yes, successful candidates who complete the internship may receive offers for permanent employment with Allstate, conditional upon achieving excellent academic results.
What skills are essential for this internship?
Essential skills include the ability to develop solutions to complex data problems, experience with data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL), and proficiency in writing efficient, scalable, and stable code.
What type of training will interns receive during their time at Allstate?
Interns will undergo extensive and thorough in-house training to enhance their skills in data engineering and analytics.
Are there any specific assessment timelines to be aware of?
Yes, applicants should be available for assessment center weeks beginning 18th November and for second stage interviews the week after.
What benefits are offered to interns?
Interns receive a competitive salary, valuable work experience working with the latest technologies, and an opportunity for extensive training and development.
What is the closing date for applications?
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 31st October 2024.