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Ayar Labs · 1 month ago

Intern, Silicon Photonics R&D

San Jose, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$44/hr - $55/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Ayar Labs is a leader in silicon photonics technology, focusing on revolutionizing computing through optical I/O solutions. The intern will work on photonic device design, test, and analysis, contributing to high-impact projects within the CTO Office's photonics pathfinding team.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareInformation TechnologySemiconductor

No H1B

Responsibilities

Photonic device design, test and analysis

Qualification

Electromagnetic simulationsPhotonic device designPython programmingVS CodeSelf-managementCollaboration

Required

Actively pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in the area of integrated photonics, in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

Previous experience with electromagnetic simulations for photonics including mode solvers and FDTD

Programming skills in Python and environments like VS Code

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated student who is able to work independently and collaboratively, and can self-manage time effectively to bring projects to completion