About the role#
This internship is a summer position based in San Jose, California. You will work on-site with the Post-Si Validation team to test and refine our optical I/O chiplets. You will be paired with a senior engineer for mentorship while contributing to projects that ensure our hardware meets component and system-level requirements.
What you'll do#
- Validate product performance to ensure requirements are met.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to find and implement product improvements.
- Use automatic test equipment, bench characterization, and other testing techniques to gather data.
- Write Python scripts for test automation and data analysis.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis tasks.
- Familiarity with signal integrity analysis.
- Experience with high-speed test equipment like BERT, DCA, and OSA.
- A solid understanding of optical transceiver architecture.
- The ability to work independently, manage your own time, and collaborate with team members.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Compensation: $50 to $60 per hour, depending on education level.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Please note that we do not provide relocation 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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