About the role#
This is a 12-week internship based in Menlo Park, California. You will join the Infra HDRTP team to help design, optimize, and validate hardware platforms for Meta's AI, compute, storage, and network infrastructure. You will work on NPI projects alongside cross-functional teams and ODM partners.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate on AI and network hardware designs from initial concept to deployment.
- Define requirements for new solutions and lead the design, development, and testing of electrical interfaces in high-speed links like 224Gbps+ and PCIe Gen6+.
- Perform high-speed modeling and simulation, including pre-layout and post-layout SI analysis.
- Conduct PCB stackup analysis and validate AC/DC power integrity.
- Run COM and IBIS-AMI model simulations.
- Design and test components while creating software automation for various systems.
- Coordinate with internal teams, system suppliers, and ASIC suppliers to drive development, planning, and fleet deployment requirements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing or holding a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, or a related field.
- Intent to return to your full-time degree program after the internship.
- Theoretical foundation and practical experience in electrical design and validation.
- Familiarity with computer and server system architecture.
- Proficiency in CAD software for schematic capture, PCB layout, and ADS simulation.
- Knowledge of high-speed signal integrity, electromagnetics, antennas, and microwave theory.
- Experience with board design, from schematic entry through layout and fabrication.
- Familiarity with semiconductor devices, VLSI design, and microelectronic devices.
- Ability to use SI/PI tools such as HFSS, CST, HyperLynx, ADS, or Spice.
- Understanding of IEEE 802.3.dj specifications and the COM tool.
- Practical experience with lab equipment including Spectrum Analyzers, VNA, TDR, and real-time or sampling scopes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Must obtain and maintain work authorization in the United States.
Location & details#
- Location: Menlo Park, California
- Modality: On-site
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Employment: Full-time internship
About Meta
Meta develops software and social media applications. It operates platforms such as Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company maintains headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Current work focuses on augmented and virtual reality alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning.
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