Intern, Photonic Device Design - Onsite SJ (May-Aug 2027)

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

Job summary

Ayar Labs, the leader in optical I/O chiplets, seeks an Intern, Photonic Device Design in San Jose, CA to push co-packaged optics performance. You’ll move designs from simulation to silicon on a cutting-edge process and contribute to a rapid iteration of devices in a hands-on team environment.

Applicants must be pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Photonics, with experience in photonic device physics, Python, and AI-assisted design workflows.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Photonics specialization.
• Experience with simulation tools for passive optical devices (e.g., FDTD, mode solvers).
• Python programming and structured code writing in a team environment.
• Ability to connect simulation to measurement from design to device characterization.

Responsibilities

• Translate designs from simulation to silicon on a leading-edge process.
• Iterate on device performance to improve bandwidth and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to refine models and devices.

Skills

Photonic device physics

Waveguides

Couplers

Gratings

Micro-ring resonators

FDTD simulations

Mode solver tools

Python programming

Design to measurement

AI-assisted design

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Photonics

Tools

FDTD software

Mode solver software

Job description

Ayar Labs, the leader in optical I/O chiplets, seeks an Intern, Photonic Device Design in San Jose, CA to push co-packaged optics performance. You’ll move designs from simulation to silicon on a cutting-edge process and contribute to a rapid iteration of devices in a hands-on team environment.

Applicants must be pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with Photonics, with experience in photonic device physics, Python, and AI-assisted design workflows.