Internship in Human-Computer Interaction and Eye Tracking (f/m/x)

Carl Zeiss AG; Oberkochen; Hybrid; EUR 15.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work (2 days/week)

Mentorship from PhD-level experts

Master's thesis opportunity

State-of-the-art hardware access

Zusammenfassung

Carl Zeiss AG in Germany invites motivated students to join ZEISS Corporate Research to shape future human-machine interaction. You will contribute to projects involving eye-tracking, novel UI concepts, and prototype development using modern hardware and software tools.

Two remote-days per week offer flexible work, with mentorship from PhD-level experts and opportunities to continue with a master’s thesis after the internship.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program and eager to build prototypes.
• Solid programming skills in Python, C++, C# or similar language.
• Interest in Human-Computer Interaction, eye tracking, sensors, or data analysis.
• Proactive, curious and fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement novel human-computer interaction concepts.
• Develop prototypes using modern hardware, sensors and software tools.
• Explore eye-tracking-based interaction techniques and interfaces.
• Conduct user studies and evaluate interaction concepts.

Kenntnisse

Python

C++

C#

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, HCI, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Media Informatics, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Shape the future of human-machine interaction. At ZEISS Corporate Research, we explore how people will interact with future technologies. As part of our interdisciplinary team of scientists and research engineers, you will work on next-generation interaction concepts involving eye tracking, novel user interfaces, advanced sensors, and emerging hardware platforms.Together, we develop and evaluate technologies that can influence future ZEISS products in medical technology, industry, and beyond.

Your Role

You will contribute to research projects focused on future interactive systems and eye-tracking technologies. Depending on your interests and skills, your tasks may include:

• Designing and implementing novel human-computer interaction concepts
• Developing prototypes using modern hardware, sensors, and software tools
• Exploring eye-tracking-based interaction techniques and user interfaces
• Conducting user studies and evaluating interaction concepts
• Analyzing interaction data and deriving insights for system improvement

What we offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and future product concepts
• A high degree of ownership and responsibility for your own project work
• Access to state-of-the-art hardware, sensors, and development tools
• Mentorship from experienced researchers and PhD-level experts
• A collaborative and innovative research environment
• Flexible working models, including two remote-days per week
• The opportunity to continue with a master’s thesis following the internship
• Excellent networking and career opportunities within ZEISS

Your Profile

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Media Informatics, or a related field
• Enjoy building prototypes, experimenting with new technologies, and turning ideas into working systems
• Solid programming skills, for example in Python, C++, C#, or a similar language
• Experience or a strong interest in one or more of the following areas: Human-Computer Interaction, eye tracking, UX, sensors and hardware prototyping, computer vision, XR or spatial computing, user studies, or data analysis
• Proactive, curious, and passionate about solving challenging problems
• Effective communication in English; German is a plus

Step out of your comfort zone, excel and redefine the limits of what is possible. That’s just what our employees are doing every single day – in order to set the pace through our innovations and enable outstanding achievements. After all, behind every successful company are many great fascinating people. In a spacious modern setting full of opportunities for further development, ZEISS employees work in a place where expert knowledge and team spirit reign supreme. All of this is supported by a special ownership structure and the long-term goal of the Carl Zeiss Foundation: to bring science and society into the future together. Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.