Intern, Optical Link Architect (System Modeling)
About The Position
Ayar Labs, the global leader in optical I/O chiplets, is harnessing silicon photonics to revolutionize the scaling of AI compute hardware. Our Link Design and Architecture team is responsible for ensuring the robustness and performance of the optical links that power our technology. We are seeking a highly motivated graduate intern to join our Link Design team and help shape our silicon photonics optical I/O platform. In this role, you will contribute to the architectural vision by helping to develop advanced models that unify electrical circuits and photonic devices. By capturing signal processing and physical behavior, you will assist in optimizing the performance of Ayar Labs' co-packaged optics (CPO) solution. Furthermore, you will evaluate test data to calibrate these models and drive meaningful design improvements. The projects are tailored to your experience and interests, and you will be mentored by a senior engineer as you work alongside Ayar Labs engineers to help drive the optical I/O revolution.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Optics/Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of high-speed electrical and/or optical links, including signal integrity or transceiver principles.
- Strong programming skills and proficiency in Python for scientific computing and data analysis.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with behavioral modeling using Verilog-A and mixed-signal simulation methodologies is highly preferred.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing high-fidelity Python and Verilog-A models for photonic and electrical blocks to capture signal processing and physical behavior.
- Support rigorous link modeling studies to help evaluate future product solution spaces and define component-level specifications.
- Evaluate internal and external test data to calibrate simulation models and improve design accuracy.
- Work collaboratively with Photonic and AMS teams to ensure seamless integration across electrical and optical domains.
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Career Level
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