Ph.D. Intern - Silicon Photonics & Optical Communications
Core
Design, simulate, and characterize silicon photonics components and subsystems for high-speed optical links in AI data center infrastructure.
Role type
Ph.D. Research Intern (Silicon Photonics & Optical Communications)
Builds
PAM4 and coherent optical transceivers, silicon photonics light engines, and DSP algorithms for hyperscale AI interconnects.
Domain
Semiconductor / Optical Communications / AI Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
silicon photonics device design, optical transceiver systems, coherent/direct-detect optical communications, DSP algorithm development, waveguide theory, modulator physics, photodetector design, optical link analysis, simulation tools (FDTD, MODE, Lumerical, MATLAB)
Preferred skills
PAM4/coherent modulation formats, FEC/DSP equalization, silicon photonics fabrication processes, co-packaged optics integration, high-speed test equipment, analog IC design (TIAs, laser drivers)
Responsibilities
Design and simulate silicon photonics components (modulators, photodetectors, waveguides); Develop and validate DSP algorithms for high-speed optical links; Perform optical system modeling and link budget analysis; Collaborate with analog IC and systems engineering teams; Characterize designs using high-speed test equipment; Present research findings to the engineering team
Seniority
Ph.D. Candidate (Research Intern)