Physical Design, Intern (Summer 2027)
Lightmatter · Boston, MA
Infrastructureonsiteintern$104k–$114k
At a glance
Highlights
- Define flow and methodology for digital physical design of Lightmatter chips.
- Investigate AI to improve and augment the physical design flow.
- Collaborate on mixed-signal and photonics design methodologies.
What they offer
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Ideal candidate
Masters or PhD student curious about physical design and AI hardware, eager to learn from an exciting team and tackle complex chip challenges with creativity and collaboration.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program
- Interest in physical design
- Familiar with TCL or Python scripting
- Knowledge of physical design tools and flows
- Understanding of synthesis, place and route, and LVS/DRC
- Understanding of VLSI design fundamentals
- Willingness and curiosity to learn
- remote policy
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Lab profile
About Lightmatter
Building 3D-stacked photonics engines connecting AI processors at light speed for data centers.
What they build
- Passage™ 3D-stacked photonics engine
- Photonic interconnects for AI / HPC data centers
Known for
- Silicon photonics
- 3D-stacked packaging
- High-speed analog / mixed-signal design
- Electro-optic systems
Key facts
- Raised $400M Series D
- $4.4 billion valuation
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