Intern, Link Modeling/Architecture - Mixed Signal Modeling and Analysis
$104,000 - $124,800 USD yearly
Focus on mixed signal and SERDES behavioral modeling using Python and Verilog-A for optical I/O chiplet architectures.
About the role
This internship position joins the Link Architecture team to develop mixed signal modeling and design methodologies that connect system models with device and subsystem design. You will refine device and subsystem models and analyze their impact on overall system performance.
What you'll do
- Develop mixed signal modeling and design methodologies spanning system models and device or subsystem design.
- Refine device and subsystem models and evaluate their impact on system performance.
- Automate simulations, execute behavioral modeling, and perform data analysis.
- Work under the mentorship of a senior engineer on projects aligned with link architecture and optical I/O.
What you'll need
- Active enrollment in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Photonics, Optics, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Python and Verilog-A for behavioral modeling, simulation automation, and data analysis.
- Familiarity with mixed signal and SERDES building blocks.
- Familiarity with eye diagram analysis and signal integrity concepts.
- Proficiency with Git for code management, branching, and collaborative development.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with the physics and operation of optical devices, such as microring modulators and photodetectors.
Skills: Verilog-A, Python, mixed signal, SERDES, silicon photonics
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This role has been open 1 day — well below the 71-day median for Optical/Photonics IC Design roles.
Optical/Photonics IC Design · Photonics
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Open roles in category
161
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Median days open
71 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$194k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Ayar Labs | All employers we track in this specialty (161 roles · 35 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 11 | 161 |
| Median days open | 1 d | 71 d (−70 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $194k |
Skills observed across this category: Verilog-A, Python, mixed signal, SERDES, silicon photonics
Who's hiring in this category
- Coherent Corp · 17 open roles · median 109 d
- GlobalFoundries · 13 open roles · median 80 d
- Ayar Labs (this employer) · 11 open roles · median 1 d
- Lightmatter · 11 open roles · median 116 d
- Lumentum · 10 open roles · median 96 d
- Marvell Technology · 10 open roles · median 51 d
How we counted: 161 open Optical/Photonics IC Design (Photonics) roles from 35 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 8 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.