About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in program management within the silicon photonics industry. You will work with our teams to support the development of optical I/O chiplets. This is a full-time, paid position for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Help maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate with cross-functional and manufacturing partners.
- Prepare status reports and dashboards.
- Support program reviews.
What you'll need#
- You are actively pursuing a Master’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Silicon Hardware, Photonics, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with scheduling and tracking tools like MS Project, Smartsheet, and Excel.
- Experience with PowerPoint for reporting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working across US-Asia time zones with diverse teams.
- Coursework or interest in engineering, business, or supply chain and operations.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: May to August 2027.
- Compensation: $50 - 60 per hour, depending on education level.
- Note: No immigration or relocation support is provided for this position.
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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