Research Intern

Canon U.S.A., Inc. • Irvine, CA

7d • $25 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship Canon, U. S. A., Inc. is currently hiring for our 2026 Canon Insights Internship Program. The program will be held from Monday, June 1, 2026 - Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Canon is an innovative global digital imaging leader that uses technology to dissolve the barriers we face in the connections we build, the experiences we create, and even the lives we live. We are looking for passionate and experienced students to join the Canon USA team. This is a paid summer 10-12 week internship for a robust experience based in our Irvine, CA. What You’ll Do: - You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience by participating in significant work projects that help you learn, develop business skills, and provide a meaningful contribution to Canon's business and goals. - You will be exposed to world-class teams and our business, marketing, and strategy initiatives through training, meetings, presentations, and other planned activities. - You’ll gain marketable skills and knowledge that you’ll need in transitioning into the workforce. - You’ll come to the office 3 days a week and 2 days with the option to work from home (unless a specific business need arises requiring in-office attendance on other days). This position offers a hybrid work schedule on full-time (9 AM – 5 PM) schedule based on a 35-hour work week. Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Requirements

• Graduate student pursuing Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong mathematical background and ability to apply it to new problems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• To succeed in the research program, you must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• We also require candidates to be enrolled in a related major in the department of interest and have some former work or internship experience.
• Working experience in C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab.
• Experience with libraries such as OpenCV, libgphoto, keras/tensorflow, PyTorch, and CUDA.
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast moving, multi-cultural environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an Agile environment is desired.
• Experience with software development for imaging devices is a plus.
• Experience working in the VR & AR industry is desired.

Responsibilities

• Investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Focus on creating and designing models for software solutions. Plan and execute applied research.
• Carry out research and development in one or more of the following areas: - Computer Vision Applications.
• 3D computer vision, including 3D pose estimation, 3D computer graphics and modeling, including Gaussian Splatting or Neural Radiance Field Models.
• 3D point cloud & mesh generation.
• Real-time vision applications, - Virtual and Augmented Reality.
• Lighting condition analysis.
• Image and video analysis and understanding.
• Machine learning includingstate of the art deep learning applications: Generative Adversarial Networks, Object Detection, Semantic/ Instance Segmentation, Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Computer Contribute to Canon’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Work with research team on investigations, software products, and software prototypes.

Benefits

• A beautiful facility in Irvine, CA.
• Free coffee.
• “Dress for Your Day” attire program – Casual dress, including jeans is permitted!
• A dedicated peer buddy who will serve as a mentor during your internship experience.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to network with top-level Canon business leaders.
• A chance to be featured on Canon’s social media sites.
• Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else.
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• “Dress for Your Day” attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
• Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else
• medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern