About the role#
This Field Application Engineer internship provides an opportunity to build knowledge in Cloud and AI networking infrastructure. You will work alongside the Field Application Engineering team to support technical implementations and product development.
What you'll do#
- Assist with application lab expansion and network testing.
- Collaborate with the sales and FAE teams to review customer requirements and specific use cases.
- Partner with the firmware development team to identify and track bugs.
- Participate in failure analysis, corrective action, and lessons learned activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Physics or Electrical Engineering.
- Foundational knowledge of relevant subject matter.
- Ability to analyze information, communicate clearly, and work well with others.
- Availability for the full duration of the internship.
- Practical knowledge of transceiver hardware, network switching, or connectivity.
- Familiarity with device firmware structure, Python, and standards such as CMIS, Ethernet, InfiniBand, or Industry MSAs.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in San Jose, California.
- The internship term is rolling.
About Lumentum
Lumentum produces optical and photonic technologies for communications, data centers, and industrial applications. The company manufactures lasers, modules, and optical subsystems. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization operates a global network of research, sales, and manufacturing facilities.
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