2027 Summer Software, Data & AI Engineering Interns

About Alcon

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than 75 years, we offer one of the broadest portfolios of products designed to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year, supporting those living with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates help enhance quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals, and programs that advance access to quality eye care. If you’d like to help change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

Position Description

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Software, Data & AI Engineering Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Johns Creek, GA; Goleta, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX. Interns will have the opportunity to gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon. Through this internship, students will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities while helping advance Alcon’s mission to help people see brilliantly.

Potential Internship Project Areas

Based on business needs, location, and team alignment, internship projects may include opportunities such as: 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, electro