About the role#
This summer internship focuses on the design of devices for next-generation wavelength-division-multiplexing systems. You will work with advanced passive and tunable optical filters. You will also use existing test data and previous tape-outs to identify new directions for our optical technology.
What you'll do#
- Design passive and tunable optical filters for wavelength-division-multiplexing.
- Analyze test data and past device submissions to find promising future design paths.
- Create optimized exploratory submissions.
- Help select devices for our next high-impact product photonic integrated circuit (PIC).
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a PhD program for Electrical Engineering or a related engineering field with a specialization in Photonics.
- Strong proficiency in Python and experience writing well-structured code.
- Experience working within a team to develop a shared code base.
- Deep understanding of photonic devices including micro-ring resonators, couplers, and gratings.
- Practical experience using simulation and design tools for optical devices, such as FDTD.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Compensation: $50 - $60 per hour, based on education level.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Note: This position does not offer immigration or relocation support.
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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