3D Computer Graphics Intern

What You Get Out of the Internship ​​

At Stryker, we believe that developing the next generation of talent is just as important as developing life-changing medical technologies. As an intern, you won’t just observe — you’ll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to leaders who will mentor you, and experience a culture of innovation and teamwork that is shaping the future of healthcare. As an intern, you will: ​ ​

• Apply classroom knowledge and gain experience in a fast-paced and growing industry setting​
• Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills​
• Network with key/high-level stakeholders and leaders of the business​
• Be a part of an innovative team and culture​
• Experience documenting complex processes and presenting them in a clear format

Who We Want ​​

Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.​

Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.​

Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.​

Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.​

Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.​

Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.

What You Will Do

As a 3D Computer Graphics Intern in the Clinical Applications and Solutions team at Stryker, you will play a key role in developing cutting-edge 3D rendering methods for improving the visualization of intra-operative procedural data for Stryker's robotics and navigation applications. Your work will explore the use of advanced rendering and shading methods to improve the look and feel and performance of our 3D visualization algorithms. In addition, you will collaborate with software and test engineers to integrate your improvements into Stryker’s Mako surgical robotic system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while developing your skills in a hybrid, collaborative setting.

Majors Targeted: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering

What You Need ​​

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field; must remain enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the internship.​
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above (verified at time of hire)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.​
• Deep familiarity with 3D rendering pipelines and algorithms. Medical visualization experience desired.
• Strong experience with C/C++, OpenGL and/or Vulkan, and GLSL. Experience with Qt, Git, Windows or Linux development desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.