CareerPlan

2027 PhD SerDes Optical Transceivers Silicon Design and Architecture Modeling Engineer Intern/Co-op

San Jose, California; Santa Clara, CaliforniaInternship2026-09-11 → 2026-10-22
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

PhD intern designing and modeling silicon architecture for high-speed SerDes optical transceivers.

Role type

PhD intern, silicon design and architecture modeling

Builds

Next-gen optical transceiver silicon designs and architecture models

Domain

Semiconductor, high-speed interconnects, optical communications

Required skills

device physics, circuit design, RTL/logic design, design automation, RF design, DAC design, ADC design, SerDes design, DSP design, CDR design, PLL design, clocking circuit design

Preferred skills

simulation, modeling, or design tools for validation

Technologies

CAD, AI, software development, modeling environments

Responsibilities

Define objectives and explore solutions for design problems, research and evaluate innovative solutions using analytical and simulation-based approaches, document technical findings and deliver final presentations

Seniority

PhD student, research-focused