2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship

Job Description

2026 Canon Insights Summer Internship

Canon, U. S. A., Inc. is currently hiring for our 2026 Canon Insights Internship Program. This program offers a robust, paid summer experience for 10-12 weeks, based in Irvine, CA.

• Program Dates: Monday, June 1, 2026 – Wednesday, August 5, 2026
• Location: Irvine, CA
• Work Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in-office, 2 days with the option to work from home (unless specific business needs arise). Full-time (9 AM – 5 PM) based on a 35-hour work week. Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change.

About Canon

Canon is an innovative global digital imaging leader that uses technology to dissolve barriers in connections, experiences, and lives. We are looking for passionate and experienced students to join the Canon USA team, contributing to a company driven by its mission of exceeding customer expectations with technology and enriching local communities and staff.

The Program: What You’ll Do & Your Impact

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 other planned activities. Interns will:

• Gain hands-on work experience by participating in significant work projects that foster learning, develop business skills, and provide a meaningful contribution to Canon’s business and goals.
• Be exposed to world-class teams and our business, marketing, and strategy initiatives through training, meetings, presentations, and other planned activities.
• Gain marketable skills and knowledge essential for transitioning into the workforce.
• 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
  • Lighting condition analysis
  • Image and video analysis and understanding
  • Machine learning
• Contribute to Canon’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Work with the research team on investigations, software products, and software prototypes.

Who You Are: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

We are seeking passionate and experienced students who meet the following qualifications:

• A current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree as of Summer 2025, enrolled in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related major.
• Undergraduate and graduate student in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong mathematical background and the ability to apply it to new problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working experience in Python and/or Matlab.
• Experience with libraries such as OpenCV and PyTorch.
• The ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-moving, multi-cultural environment.
• A team player with the ability to work independently.

Compensation

The anticipated hourly rate for this role is $25.00 – $40.00 hourly.

Perks & Benefits

As a Canon intern, you’ll enjoy a variety of perks designed to enhance your experience:

• 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.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community.
• A comprehensive range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, discretionary profit sharing, discretionary success sharing, and educational assistance. More details are available at usa.canon.com/about-us/life-at-canon/benefits-and-compensation.

Award-Winning Culture & Who We Are

Canon boasts a unique culture deeply committed to our core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. Our corporate philosophy, Kyosei, which we define as “all people, regardless of race, religion, or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future,” 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.

We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. Our employees exhibit a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit, fostering a strong sense of pride in our individual and collective accomplishments. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

Company Overview

To learn more about Canon and our Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility, visit us at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.

Important Information

All applicants 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.

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