Summer Software, Data & AI Engineer Intern

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon offers multiple Software, Data & AI Engineering Internships for Summer 2027 across several U.S. locations, including Houston, TX, Goleta, CA, and Fort Worth, TX.

Interns will gain real-world experience by contributing to meaningful projects and collaborating with professionals in a supportive environment. You will develop skills in Python, SQL, and possibly C# or C++, with opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and career development as you help advance Alcon's mission to help people see

Qualifications

• Enrolled in accredited university for at least one semester prior to internship and at least one after.
• Pursuing bachelor’s degree in CS/software/data/AI/IT/IS/HCI/UX or related major.
• GPA 2.8/4.0 minimum.
• Demonstrated leadership in activities or projects.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship (F1 CPT can be accommodated).
• Commit to a 10–12 week, full-time (40 hours/week) summer internship.

Responsibilities

• Build AI/ML data-pipeline solutions and data engineering workflows.
• Use Python and SQL to explore, clean, transform, and create datasets or features.
• Develop C# or C++ software for visualization or surgical-console products.
• Create an AI-ready laboratory knowledge framework connecting systems and data.
• Support cybersecurity operations by monitoring alerts and assisting with incident response.

Skills

Leadership

Full-time commitment

GPA 2.8

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software/Data/AI/IT/IS/HCI/UX

Tools

Python

SQL

C#

C++

Job description

Alcon offers multiple Software, Data & AI Engineering Internships for Summer 2027 across several U.S. locations, including Houston, TX, Goleta, CA, and Fort Worth, TX.

Interns will gain real-world experience by contributing to meaningful projects and collaborating with professionals in a supportive environment. You will develop skills in Python, SQL, and possibly C# or C++, with opportunities for mentorship, coaching, and career development as you help advance Alcon's mission to help people see