Lightmatter · 1 month ago
Photonics Circuit Simulation, Intern
Mountain View, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$50/hr - $65/hrLightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The intern will work with the Laser System Architecture and Engineering team to design models and develop simulations for photonic devices, contributing to advancements in photonic computing.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Design high-fidelity behavioral models for passive, active silicon photonics devices covering the fabrication variability and dispersion of the components
Develop and implement analog and photonics circuits in python to model the behaviour of Lightmatter Guide Laser products
Develop a simulation framework with control algorithms to interface with analog and photonics models to assess the performance of the laser modules under various operation states
Interface the python workflow with the AMS and digital verification teams as a representative of laser subsystem for optical link simulations
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a PhD program, specializing in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related fields
Good understanding of Silicon Photonics and Analog Electronics, by developing behavioural mode photonics and analog components using Python
Demonstrate problem-solving skills in problems that do not have obvious solutions
Data-driven and analytical; translates numbers into actionable strategies
Process-oriented and programmatic: builds structure through processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience in design of integrated photonics and analog electronics with emphasis in compact modelling and circuit simulations
Work with foundries
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Savings Matching Program
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Paid Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Commuter Benefits
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Company
Lightmatter
Lightmatter develops photonic chips that enable data processing and communication using light instead of electricity.
Founded in 2017
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$822MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceViking Global InvestorsGoogle Ventures
2024-10-16Series D· $400M
2023-12-19Series C· $155M
2023-05-31Series C· $154M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Harris
Founder, CEO
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Bob Turner
Sr. VP Sales & Solution Architecture
Recent News
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