Generative AI is rapidly reshaping the talent structure of the global technology industry. According to the latest market survey, up to 79.8% of enterprises have introduced AI technology (Note 1). With the trend of deep integration of AI and enterprise operations, software engineers with practical AI capabilities have become the core key for enterprises to maintain innovation and operational resilience. Faced with the new information security challenges brought by AI, Trend Micro (TYO: 4704), Asia’s largest pure software company and global information security leader, leverages more than 20 years of AI R&D heritage and announced the full launch of the 2026 campus talent recruitment plan in March this year. Targeting experts who can transform cutting-edge AI technologies into substantial defense capabilities will expand Taiwan’s strategic advantage as its global R&D core.
AI drives the transformation of software talents! Trend Micro 2026 Campus Talent Recruitment Begins!
Trend Micro currently has more than 7,000 employees in 70 countries around the world. In this transnational protection network, the Taiwan R&D Center is not only a technical support node, but also the core engine driving global information security product innovation. Trend Micro’s Senior Associate of Human Resources Ke Zhiyi clearly pointed out the current talent competition situation: “AI talents are the absolute key to industry competition. We are committed to creating a high-growth technology stage, and fresh people can participate in global-level project development from the moment they join. Through comprehensive internal training, we cultivate colleagues’ practical ability to transform AI models into commercial products, and we hope to recruit top engineers who are eager to solve real-world problems.”
2026 Talent Recruitment Focuses on Three AI Cores: Refuse to Talk on Paper
In response to complex threats derived from automated hacking attacks and generative AI, Trend Micro’s recruitment strategy this year accurately targets practical talents with “real-world application” capabilities, with the focus on recruitment covering three major dimensions:
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AI R&D and innovation (underlying technology breakthroughs)
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core mission: Invest in large model training and algorithm experiments, focusing on the latest machine learning and deep learning technologies.
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Target: Use AI to strengthen the accurate detection and behavior analysis capabilities of information security threats, and target AI professionals who are passionate about cutting-edge academic research and have the courage to challenge the limits of technology.
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AI application and system integration (technology productization)
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core mission: Focus on the application development of AI Agent, Copilot and large language model (LLM).
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Target: Highly demanding integration capabilities with data pipeline (Data Pipeline), MLOps (machine learning operations) and cloud architecture, to seamlessly introduce AI into actual products, internal operating platforms and real customer scenarios.
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Data analysis and business insights (data-driven decision-making)
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core mission: Use tools such as Power BI and Tableau to build visual analysis dashboards.
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Target: Transform massive information security and operational data into high-value business insights (Actionable Insights) to directly support high-level product strategies and business decisions.
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Key recruitment vacancies include: Machine learning/AI engineers, DevOps engineers, C/C++ software engineers, software test engineers, software engineers, and security threat researchers.
Agile organization and practical training mechanism
In order to ensure that high-level software talents can achieve synergy, Trend Micro has established a complete set of technology improvement mechanisms and agile culture:
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Systematic learning and practice: Designed exclusive training program for freshers, with Trend University and Master Class. AI Hackathons are held regularly internally to allow colleagues to verify AI models and cross-domain collaboration capabilities in practical operations.
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network flat organization: Adopt a flat architecture to break traditional bureaucratic barriers, allowing diverse technical teams covering threat prediction, big data analysis, cloud architecture to UX design to collaborate efficiently and accelerate innovation and breakthroughs.
Talent recruitment schedule and internship layout
Trend Micro’s 2026 recruitment campaign will officially start in March, actively recruiting new forces who can transform AI and big data into decision-making momentum:
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Campus recruitment (starting from 3/7): The first event will be held at the Taiwan University Career Fair. A total of 3 campus employment fairs and 7 company briefings were held across Taiwan, where frontline engineers and technical supervisors shared practical insights.
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Trend Experience Day (5/16): Open to college students for on-site visits to gain an in-depth understanding of the R&D environment and open and inclusive corporate culture of multinational software companies.
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Summer Internship Program: Registration is open simultaneously to students with information and design backgrounds. The internship content covers the cultivation of five core abilities, including project development, software technology, information security knowledge, communication and presentation, and practical presentations. All projects are now open for submission of resumes.
For information on Trend Micro’s campus recruitment, summer internship recruitment and experience day registration, please see the following channels:
Trend Micro Campus Recruitment Official Website / Trend Micro Career Official Facebook Fan Page
Source: KOCPC Chinese