Research Intern

Company: Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Location: Irvine
Posted on: March 12, 2026

Job Description:

Research Intern US-CA-Irvine Job ID: 34088 Type: Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Intern/Trainee CUSA Western Regional Office About the Role 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. Who You Are: - 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 Perks & 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. Award-Winning Culture: Canon has a unique culture and is committed to our core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. Our corporate philosophy is Kyosei - which we define as "all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future." This is reflected in our welcoming, respectful, and family-oriented atmosphere with a strong focus on diversity & inclusion, work-life balance, and community and environmental initiatives Your Impact The 2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship – Intern will be responsible for the following: This program is designed to provide undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience by participating in significant work projects, training, meetings, presentations and activities. - 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 including state 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. About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring 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. 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. We are providing the anticipated rate for this role: $25.00 - $40.00 hourly. Company Overview About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa. Who We Are Where Talent Fosters Innovation. Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit. We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation. What We Offer Youll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits. And Even More Perks! -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 cant get anywhere else Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark Office. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners. Canon U.S.A., Inc. offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, educational assistance, recognition programs, vacation, and much more. A more comprehensive list of what we have to offer is available at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are not reviewing this job posting on our Careers site https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon, we cannot guarantee the validity of this posting. For a list of our current postings, please visit us at https://www.usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon. 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