About the role#
This is a summer internship running from May to August 2027. You will work on-site in San Jose, California, focusing on the design and development of photonic devices for our co-packaged optics platform. This is a full-time, paid position.
What you'll do#
- Apply your knowledge of device physics to improve the bandwidth density, energy efficiency, and manufacturability of our optical hardware.
- Take designs through the full cycle from simulation to silicon on a leading-edge process.
- Use our hardware pipeline to refine models and improve device performance for future submissions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master's or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a specialization in Photonics.
- A solid grasp of photonic device physics, including waveguides, couplers, gratings, and micro-ring resonators.
- Experience using simulation tools for passive optical devices like FDTD and mode solvers.
- Proficiency in Python and experience writing structured code within a team.
- The ability to connect simulation to physical measurement by designing, characterizing, and iterating on device performance.
- Familiarity with optical transceiver principles and co-packaged optics architectures.
- Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve productivity in design or analysis workflows.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: May to August 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $50 to $60 per hour, based on education level.
- Note: We do not offer relocation support or immigration sponsorship for this role.
About Ayar Labs
Ayar Labs develops optical I/O technology for AI infrastructure. Founded in 2015 and based in San Jose, California, the company employs between 51 and 200 people. Its hardware solutions aim to improve data movement efficiency for AI training and inference. The company operates as a privately held entity within the computer hardware manufacturing sector.
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