d-Matrix · 14 hours ago
HW Engineering Intern - PCB Layout Automation & AI Tooling
Santa Clara, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Internd-Matrix is focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to transform technology through innovative hardware and software solutions. They are seeking a Hardware Engineering Intern to evaluate, integrate, and automate PCB layout workflows using emerging AI technologies and generative design tools.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud InfrastructureData CenterSemiconductor
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
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
D-Matrix is a platform that enables data centers to handle large-scale generative AI inference with high throughput and low latency.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$429MKey Investors
Temasek HoldingsTSVC
2025-11-12Series C· $275M
2023-09-06Series B· $110M
2022-04-20Series A· $44M
Leadership Team
Peter Buckingham
Senior Vice President, Software Engineering
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