Employers

Graduate Talent.
Ready for Industry.

A Partnership Built on Talent

UC Irvine’s Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) develops graduate-level talent across four Professional Master’s programs — preparing students who are technically rigorous, career-ready, and eager to make an impact.

Our Career Development Team works directly with employers to build recruiting partnerships that go beyond a single job posting. Whether your organization is a global enterprise or a growing startup, we will work with you to identify the engagement model that fits your needs and timeline.

Our Professional Master's Programs

Master of Computer Science (MCS)

Master of Data Science (MDS)

Master of Human-Computer Interaction & Design (MHCID)

Master of Software Engineering (MSWE)

More Than a Degree Program

The Donald Bren School of ICS is one of the most active research and innovation communities in the UC system. Each year, our annual review highlights the research breakthroughs, student projects, industry collaborations, and signature events — including the ICS Industry Showcase and ICS Project Expo — that define what it means to be a student and partner in this community.

If you want to understand what our students are working on and what kind of environment they are coming from, this is the best place to start.

Read the 2025 ICS Year in Review

Engage With Us

Post Jobs. Find Talent.

CODE is our exclusive career platform for ICS Professional Programs. Once registered, you can post jobs and internships, search candidates across MCS, MSWE, MDS, and MHCID programs, and manage your full recruitment pipeline in one place.

Your postings reach graduate-level candidates who are actively searching across computer science, software engineering, data science, and human-computer interaction design.

Engage Beyond the Job Posting

Engagement does not have to start or end with your recruiting team. Your engineers, managers, and technical leads can speak on career panels, lead workshops, or volunteer as mock interviewers — bringing the kind of real-world perspective students cannot get in a classroom.

You can also participate in a UC Irvine Career Fair or the annual ICS Industry Showcase, sponsor a capstone project, or host an info session. Our team can help promote your involvement and connect you with the right students.

Resources to Help You Get Started

Hiring or not, there is a place for your organization here. Our most engaged employer partners show up in a variety of ways throughout the year — and the relationships built outside of active recruiting are often what make the hiring conversations easier when the time comes.

Recruiting from ICS Professional Programs

The Career Development Team offers a range of engagement options to help you connect with talented students — some of whom are working professionals. Review our Recruiter's Guide to find the approach that works best for your organization.

Hosting an Intern from ICS Professional Programs

Internships are a core part of the ICS Professional Programs experience. If you are interested in hosting an MCS, MSWE, or MDS student, our Internship Guidelines walk you through everything you need to know.

Quick Guide to Hiring International Students

A share of our student population holds F-1 status. This one-page reference guide breaks down work authorization options — CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT extension — and outlines the straightforward steps involved in hiring international students for internships or full-time roles.

Ready to Get Started

Whether you are looking to post a role, attend an event, or find another way to engage with our students, we would love to connect. Reach out by emailing us at code@ics.uci.edu

Graduate Talent. Ready for Industry.