Photonics & Optical Systems Intern (Co‑Op) for AI Hardware

Advanced Micro Devices; San Jose, Santa Clara (CA, CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a PhD-level photonics intern/co-op to contribute to next-generation optical, photonic, and high-speed interconnect technologies for advanced computing platforms. You will work on photonic ICs, optical transceivers, and related subsystems, conducting design, simulation, validation, and testing in a collaborative laboratory environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, data analysis, and modeling, while partnering with photonics, electrical, systems,

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Applied Physics, Optoelectronics, Physics, Optical Communications, or a related field.
• Exposure to photonic design, simulation, characterization, or semiconductor technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support design, simulation, validation, and characterization of photonic integrated circuits, optical transceivers, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
• Assist in laboratory testing and performance analysis of optical and electrical systems using industry-standard measurement techniques.
• Contribute to data collection, automation, modeling, and analysis to improve design performance and product qualification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex technical challenges and document findings for reports.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Photonic design

Optical testing

Fiber optics

Signal integrity

Lab instrumentation

Education

PhD in Electrical/Optical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Network analyzers

Optical spectrum analyzers

Tunable lasers

Job description

AMD is seeking a PhD-level photonics intern/co-op to contribute to next-generation optical, photonic, and high-speed interconnect technologies for advanced computing platforms. You will work on photonic ICs, optical transceivers, and related subsystems, conducting design, simulation, validation, and testing in a collaborative laboratory environment.

You will gain hands-on experience with lab instrumentation, data analysis, and modeling, while partnering with photonics, electrical, systems,