Summer 2025 - R&D Surgical Software Engineering Intern

Alcon • Lake Forest, CA

398d • $93,600 - $93,600

About The Position

The R&D Software Engineer Intern at Alcon will support the Software Engineering Team in developing and documenting complex software applications for ophthalmic surgical medical devices. This role involves working on software that integrates with cloud-based platforms and participating in all phases of the software lifecycle, from concept development to testing. The intern will also gain insights into the anatomy and physiology of the eye, contributing to meaningful work in eye care.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
• Must be pursuing at least a bachelor's level degree in Computer Science or related major.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through extracurricular activities or projects.
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on Windows development experience.
• Experience with C# & .NET.
• Experience with C++ and Microsoft technology stacks.
• Experience with Cloud connectivity.
• Cybersecurity and related risk mitigation design approaches.
• Graphical User Interface development using WPF/XAML and MVVM pattern.
• Experience with multi-threading and interprocess communication.
• Software Architecture and Object Oriented Software Design Patterns.
• Experience using Git.
• Proven ability to independently research technical issues and generate creative solutions.
• Familiarity with hardware design constraints as applied to software interfaces.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced design principles that facilitate maintainability, reuse, and clarity of design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and documentation of complex software applications embedded in ophthalmic surgical medical devices.
• Develop software running on surgical devices to integrate with the cloud-based platform.
• Participate in all phases of the software lifecycle, including concept development, requirements, design, implementation, and testing.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye.

Benefits

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings support
• Health and well-being programs
• Support during times of illness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree