Intern, Link Modeling/Architecture - Mixed Signal Modeling and Analysis

Ayar Labs; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ayar Labs, the global leader in optical I/O chiplets, seeks motivated interns for the Link Architecture team in San Jose. You will develop mixed-signal modeling methods bridging system models and device design, mentored by a senior engineer, contributing to the optical I/O revolution.

Applicants should be pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in engineering or related fields, with strong Python and Verilog-A skills, and an interest in photonics and SERDES blocks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and Verilog-A for behavioral modeling.
• Experience with mixed-signal architectures and SERDES blocks.
• Familiarity with eye-diagram analysis for signal integrity.
• Git version control for collaborative development.

Skills

Python

Verilog-A

Behavioral modeling

Simulation automation

Data analysis

Mixed-signal architecture

SERDES

Eye-diagram analysis

Git

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering / related field

Job description

• Position location is on-site in San Jose Office
• There is no immigration (except F1) or relocation support for this position
• Posting expires upon application threshold

Term: May to August 2027

• Position location is on-site in San Jose Office
• There is no immigration (except F1) or relocation support for this position
• Posting expires upon application threshold

Position Description

Ayar Labs, the global leader in optical I/O chiplets, is harnessing silicon photonics to revolutionize the scaling of AI compute hardware. Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co-packaged optics (CPO), we are using light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models.

Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world’s leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs’ co-packaged optics solution is key to unleashing next-generation AI scale-up architectures.

We are looking for motivated undergraduate or graduate interns to join our Link Architecture team, where you will develop mixed signal modeling and design methodologies that bridge the gap between the system model and device/subsystem design. In this role, you will work at the intersection between system modeling and mixed signal design to refine device/subsystem models and analyze their impact to system performance. Projects are tailored to your experience and interests, and you will be mentored by a senior engineer as you work alongside with Ayar Labs engineers to help drive the optical I/O revolution.

Intern Skillset Needed

• Modeling & Simulation: Strong proficiency in Python and Verilog-A for behavioral modeling, simulation automation, and data analysis.

Mixed-Signal Architecture: Familiarity with mixed signal and SERDES building blocks

• Signal Integrity Analysis: Familiarity with eye diagram analysis.
• Silicon Photonics: Nice-to-have familiarity with the physics and operation of optical devices, such as microring modulators and photodetectors.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git for code management, branching, and collaborative development.

Education Requirements

• Candidate should be actively pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Photonics, Optics, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent

Pay Range: $50 - 60/hourly, depending on education level

Ayar Labs is an Affi... employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.