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d-Matrix · 4 hours ago

HW Engineering Intern - PCB Layout Automation & AI Tooling

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$30/hr - $59/hr

d-Matrix is focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. They are seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern to evaluate, integrate, and automate PCB layout workflows using emerging AI-agent technologies and generative AI design tools.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureData CenterSemiconductor
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

AI Tool Evaluation: Lead the internal evaluation of AI-driven layout platforms
Benchmarking their ability to handle high-speed constraints, complex stack-ups, and power delivery requirements against traditional manual routing
Workflow Automation: Develop scripts (Python, SKILL, or TCL) to bridge the gap between d-Matrix’s standard EDA tools (Cadence Allegro/OrCAD) and AI layout agents
PCB Design Support: Assist Senior Layout Engineers in preparing design data (schematics, netlists, and constraint files) for automated routing engines
Constraint Translation: Work on "translating" complex hardware constraints (differential pairs, length matching, and Z_{target} for PDN) into formats that AI agents can ingest and execute accurately
Performance Analysis: Conduct post-layout analysis on AI-generated designs, comparing Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) metrics against human-designed baselines

Qualification

PCB design fundamentalsPython programmingEDA tools proficiencyAI/ML conceptsVersion control (GitHub)High-speed design conceptsFirst-principles thinking

Required

Current Student: Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
PCB Fundamentals: Basic understanding of PCB design flow (Schematic -> Layout -> Fabrication) and familiarity with at least one EDA tool (Allegro, Altium, or KiCad)
Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in Python. Experience with APIs, data parsing (JSON/XML), or automated tool-chaining is highly preferred
First-Principles Thinking: A passion for challenging the status quo of 'how things have always been done' in hardware design

Preferred

Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, particularly Reinforcement Learning or Generative Models applied to physical design
Experience with GitHub and version control for hardware projects
Exposure to high-speed design concepts (PCIe, DDR, SerDes)

Company

d-Matrix

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D-Matrix is a platform that enables data centers to handle large-scale generative AI inference with high throughput and low latency.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Santa Clara, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.d-matrix.ai

H1B Sponsorship

d-Matrix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (20)
2024 (15)
2023 (8)
2022 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$429M
Key Investors
Temasek HoldingsTSVC
2025-11-12Series C· $275M
2023-09-06Series B· $110M
2022-04-20Series A· $44M

Leadership Team

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Peter Buckingham
Senior Vice President, Software Engineering
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Recent News

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