Student Opportunities:
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At Coherent, students are valued members of our team and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions from the start. In addition to hands-on project experience, our internship program includes opportunities to connect with fellow interns and colleagues across the organization through virtual and in-person networking events, team-building activities and more.
Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience while supporting their growth every step of the way. As a student, you will work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real projects, and gain insight into how our teams collaborate and create impact. We believe internships should be more than observational—they should be immersive, engaging, and valuable.
We are committed to helping students learn through mentorship, structured guidance, and ongoing feedback. Students will have opportunities to develop practical skills, explore their interests, and build confidence in a professional environment. Whether students are refining existing strengths or discovering new ones, our program is built to support their development and prepare them for what comes next.
Above all, we value the perspective and energy students bring to our community. Student ideas, curiosity, and contributions matter, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where students feel supported and encouraged to grow. This is an opportunity to gain experience, make connections, and take meaningful steps toward a future career.
Our interns connecting with CEO Jim Anderson—learning from leadership firsthand.
Shaping the future together.
My internship at Coherent was a highly rewarding experience that allowed me to apply my background in computation and applied mathematics to real-world challenges. Contributing to the Coherent Research Assistant, I helped build a citation-rich platform that enables engineers and scientists to make faster, evidence-based decisions. Overall, the experience solidified my interest in developing secure, AI-driven tools and prepared me to contribute meaningfully to future innovation.
- Vivek, University of Buffalo, SUNY
Student Opportunities
Each year, we welcome a new class of interns who dive into real projects, contribute meaningful work, and gain hands‑on experience that makes a genuine impact on our business. Our internship program is designed to help students grow—personally and professionally—through challenging assignments, mentorship, and opportunities to collaborate with teams across the organization.
Last year's interns attend a San Francisco Giants game.
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