Lightmatter

Company Name: Lightmatter
Job Title: Electro-Optical Automation, Intern
Job Description: Job title: Electro‑Optical Automation Intern Role Summary: Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline electrical and optical simulation workflows for electro‑photonic chip design, integrating EDA/PDK tools and applying machine learning techniques to accelerate design exploration and optimization. Expectations: Produce robust, reusable Python and Cadence SKILL scripts; integrate heterogeneous simulation environments; deploy ML models (surrogate, Bayesian, reinforcement learning) for design space navigation; identify and mitigate workflow bottlenecks; document code and methodologies; collaborate across design teams; maintain high code quality and version control. Key Responsibilities: - Build and maintain automation scripts for simulation tool orchestration, data extraction, and result parsing. - Connect and set up seamless data pipelines between commercial EDA tools (ADS, Cadence Spectre/Virtuoso) and photonic PDKs. - Design and implement ML surrogate and optimization models to evaluate candidate device parameters and propose optimal architectures. - Analyze current simulation performance, identify inefficiencies, and devise strategies to reduce cycle time and computing cost. - Produce detailed documentation of scripts, workflows, and ML methods for reproducibility. - Use version control (Git) for code management and collaboration. Required Skills: - Expert proficiency in Python scripting, data manipulation, and automation. - Cadence SKILL scripting knowledge for layout and simulation customization. - Familiarity with commercial EDA and PDK simulation tools (ADS, Spectre, Virtuoso). - Solid foundation in machine learning, including model training, validation, and libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, scikit‑learn, TensorFlow or PyTorch. - Version control experience (Git). - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Clear written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to document processes and code effectively. Required Education & Certifications: - Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. - Knowledge of integrated circuit and photonic integrated circuit design is preferred. - Experience with cloud‑based large‑scale simulation environments is a plus.

Mountain view, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

18-12-2025

Company Name: Lightmatter
Job Title: Chip Firmware Development, Intern
Job Description: **Job title:** Chip Firmware Development Intern **Role Summary:** Intern supports the software team in designing, testing, and deploying embedded firmware for photonic AI processors. Works on production codebases, automation, and system‑level validation in a cross‑functional environment. **Expectations:** - Work in a fast‑moving photonic computing project, delivering quality code and tests within sprint cycles. - Communicate effectively with hardware, verification, and QA teams. - Show initiative in learning new tools and improving existing workflows. **Key Responsibilities:** - Contribute to production embedded Linux firmware codebases. - Enhance firmware testing and integration frameworks. - Implement hardware test workflows into software review and approval processes. - Write, debug, and maintain integration tests for embedded systems. - Collaborate with hardware and verification teams to support system‑level testing and validation. **Required Skills:** - Familiarity with software design principles and embedded Linux. - Proficiency in Python and/or C/C++. - Experience with GitHub, CI tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). - Knowledge of data pipelines and data reporting/monitoring frameworks. - Ability to work collaboratively in cross‑functional teams. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current enrollment in an undergraduate engineering program (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field).

Toronto, Canada

Hybrid

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06-01-2026

Company Name: Lightmatter
Job Title: Photonics Test Engineering, Intern
Job Description: Job title: Photonics Test Engineering, Intern Role Summary: Assist in development and automation of photonic test systems for 3D‑stacked photonics devices. Work on wafer probers, design test methods, and analyze test data to support device reliability and PIC design validation. Expectations: Current undergraduate or graduate student with basic knowledge of photonic devices or optoelectronics, strong programming skills in Python, and willingness to learn and collaborate across engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: - Operate wafer probers to collect test data from photonic devices. - Develop and maintain Python scripts for automating photonic test systems. - Create and refine test methods for photonic device evaluation. - Perform data analysis and develop algorithms to interpret test results. - Coordinate with partner teams on reliability testing and PIC design validation. Required Skills: - Proficiency in Python programming. - Understanding of photonic devices or optoelectronics fundamentals. - Experience with data collection from test equipment and basic data analysis. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Effective communication and teamwork skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optoelectronics, or related field.

Mountain view, United states

Hybrid

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04-02-2026

Company Name: Lightmatter
Job Title: EDA Infrastructure, Intern
Job Description: **Job Title:** EDA Infrastructure Intern **Role Summary:** Internship focused on supporting and optimizing Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, building and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure, and developing automation scripts for a photonic computing company. **Expections:** - Current enrollment in an undergraduate program (Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering, or related field). - Genuine interest in infrastructure engineering and cloud systems. - Eagerness to learn, adapt, and collaborate across hardware and software teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support and optimize CAD/EDA toolchains and build workflows. - Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud compute and storage using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (AWS/Terraform). - Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python and Bash. - Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable infrastructure and development pipelines. - Operate effectively in a fast‑paced startup environment, contributing across hardware and software initiatives. **Required Skills:** - Familiarity with AWS services (compute, storage, security). - Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools (Terraform). - Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash). - Basic understanding of CAD/EDA workflows or willingness to learn. - Strong problem‑solving and communication skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline. - No specific certifications required.

Mountain view, United states

Hybrid

Fresher

17-02-2026

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