Software Intern

Alcon Research • Lake Forest, CA

11d • $0 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern , you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful software development projects that support the next generation of vision‑enhancing technologies. This internship is based at our Lake Forest, CA location .

Requirements

• 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 your internship
• Must be pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or similar degrees
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills (e.g., extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis. Students on an F‑1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated
• Ability to commit to a 10–12 week full‑time (40 hrs/week) summer internship

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing C/C++ software for microcontrollers (e.g., STM32, S32K1xx)
• Familiarity with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as ThreadX or FreeRTOS
• Ability to read PCBA schematics
• Experience writing Python scripts
• Hands‑on experience with embedded software tools, including: Cross compilers In‑circuit debuggers Oscilloscopes

Responsibilities

• Gathering and analyzing user requirements for embedded software solutions
• Researching technologies and platforms related to embedded software development
• Designing, coding, and testing software in C/C++ and/or Python
• Authoring clear, structured technical documentation

Benefits

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, and much more!
• Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value.
• The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population.
• Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees