Data & AI Engineering Interns

About the Role

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Software, Data & AI Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations. Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals. This internship offers opportunities to build technical skills, expand professional networks, and receive coaching and mentoring.

Potential Internship Project Areas

• Build scalable AI/ML and data-pipeline solutions using data engineering, MLOps, automation, and cloud-native technologies.
• Use Python and SQL to explore, clean, transform, and validate data, and create reusable analytical datasets or model features.
• Develop C# or C++ software, tools, and next-generation architectures for visualization and surgical-console products.
• Create an AI-ready laboratory knowledge framework connecting laboratory systems, electronic lab notebooks, instrument data, and study data.
• Support cybersecurity operations by monitoring security alerts, analyzing events, and assisting with incident response.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to the internship and at least one additional semester following the internship.
• Must be pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software, data/analytics, AI/ML, IT, information systems, HCI/UX, or a related major.
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0.
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e., extracurricular activities or projects).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).
• Ability to commit to a 10–12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) summer internship.