Photonics Design Eng Co‑Op — Hybrid, San Jose

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Photonics Design Intern in San Jose, CA for Spring/Summer 2027. You will design, simulate and evaluate photonic ICs and optical subsystems, using Python and engineering tools to automate workflows and analyze data.

The role involves collaboration with multiple engineering teams and hands-on device characterization. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s in Electrical/Optical/Photonics fields, with familiarity in photonics, optics, and semiconductor

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree in a related technical field.
• Familiarity with photonics, optics or semiconductor devices.
• Experience with engineering simulation, modeling or data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, simulation and evaluation of photonic integrated circuits and optical subsystems.
• Perform photonic device and circuit simulations and analyze measurement data.
• Develop automated workflows for photonic design, testing and data analysis using Python and engineering tools.
• Collaborate with photonics, packaging, systems and test engineers to solve challenges.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Engineering simulation

Data analysis

Education

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, or related field

Tools

Ansys Lumerical

Luceda IPKISS

COMSOL Multiphysics

Synopsys OptSim/OptoCompiler

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is seeking a Photonics Design Intern in San Jose, CA for Spring/Summer 2027. You will design, simulate and evaluate photonic ICs and optical subsystems, using Python and engineering tools to automate workflows and analyze data.

The role involves collaboration with multiple engineering teams and hands-on device characterization. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Master’s in Electrical/Optical/Photonics fields, with familiarity in photonics, optics, and semiconductor