AI Engineer Trainee – Early Careers Program

Job description

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. Alcon is the global leader in innovative eye care, offering Surgical & Vision Care solutions. You will join the dynamically developing Alcon Digital Hub as a member of the AI Team. In the position of AI Engineer, you will help solve business problems by delivering Agentic AI solutions to our Business Partners. IN THIS ROLE, A TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE: Designing and deploying Agentic AI solutions using Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services, including Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, Amazon Bedrock, and Amazon Q, while ensuring robust version control through GitHub Enterprise. Building and optimizing Python applications in Visual Studio Code to deliver high-performance, scalable AI and machine learning solutions. Researching and experimenting with cutting-edge Agentic AI techniques, frameworks, and foundation models to drive innovation and enhance operational efficiency. Developing AI agents, orchestration workflows, and retrieval-augmented generation solutions using modern AI platforms and frameworks. Performing advanced data analysis, curating datasets, and developing compelling visualizations to uncover actionable insights. Developing and implementing descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive models that inform strategic decisions and maximize business impact. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: Bachelor's or Master's degree student in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Mathematics, or another STEM discipline. Proficiency in Python and its key libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, scikit-learn), along with experience using Agentic AI frameworks. Solid understanding of statistical inference, traditional machine learning algorithms, time-series analysis, simulation techniques, and neural network architectures. Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG architectures, vector databases, LLM evaluation techniques, and AI governance best practices. Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including Git, CI/CD, testing, and deployment practices. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, with a passion for tackling complex challenges. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Full-time internship, for 6 months.. Competitive salary level with flexible contract options. Professional development opportunities, including an Artificial Intelligence in Python onboarding course. Opportunity to work with leading technologies, including Python, LLM Models and Microsft Azure. Flexible working hours and remote work possibilities. Brand new office located in Warsaw at ul. Marynarska 15, Mokotów. ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker You are applying to be part of the Alcon Talent Pool. We are not currently recruiting for this role but we are building a pipeline for future opportunities. If you would like to be considered for a similar position in future, then please submit your CV or resume.