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Alcon · 18 hours ago

Software Intern

Lake Forest, California

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$0/hr - $43/hr

Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to impactful software development projects that support the next generation of vision-enhancing technologies.

Health CareManufacturingMedical Device

No H1B

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

Qualification

C/C++PythonEmbedded software developmentReal-Time Operating SystemsMicrocontroller developmentReading PCBA schematicsTechnical documentationLeadership skills

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, and much more!

Life and disability insurance

Supports savings for retirement

Promotes good health and well-being

Supports associates and their families during times of illness

Company

Alcon

Glassdoor3.8

Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.

Founded in 1945

Vernier, Geneve, CHE

10001+ employees

http://www.alcon.com

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

2010-12-15Acquired

2002-03-21IPO

Leadership Team

David Endicott

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Stonesifer

Chief Financial Officer

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