Intern, Link Modeling/Architecture - Statistical Analysis & Modeling

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

Job summary

Ayar Labs, the leader in optical I/O chiplets, seeks motivated undergraduates or graduates for the Link Architecture internship in San Jose. You will develop statistical device models and system simulations, collaborating with design and test teams to map measurements to models.

The role emphasizes independent, self-motivated work, mentorship from a senior engineer, and projects aligned with your interests.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of optical/semiconductor physics required.
• Experience with statistical data analysis and processing large datasets.
• Proficient in Python; familiarity with libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy.
• Independent and highly-motivated team player who can self-manage projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical device models and system simulations.
• Correlate device measurements to models and to system-level simulations.
• Collaborate with design and test teams and be mentored by a senior engineer.

Skills

Optical/semiconductor physics

Statistical data analysis

Python programming

Independent and proactive work style

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in Photonics/Optics/Physics/Electrical Engineering/Data Science

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

Please Note

• 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 statistical device models and system simulations that bridge the gap between simulation and measurement. In this role, you will collaborate with design and test teams to correlate device measurements to device models and system level simulations. 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

• Strong understanding of optical and/or semiconductor physics.
• Demonstrated experience in statistical data analysis and processing large datasets.
• Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) is required.
• The ideal candidate is an independent and highly-motivated student who is able to work collaboratively and independently, and can self-manage time effectively to take projects to completion.

Education Requirements

• Candidate should be actively pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

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

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