Physical Design, Intern (Summer 2027)

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Lightmatter Physical Design Intern at Lightmatter supports the digital physical design flow of chips, improving methodologies through scripting and AI investigation. The role collaborates with physical design, analog, and photonics teams to optimize chip design.

Responsibilities

Learn the Lightmatter physical design flow
Improve the physical design flow through scripting in languages such as Python
Investigate usage of AI to improve and augment the physical design flow
Work with members of the physical design team on physical implementations or analysis
Work with other teams in Lightmatter such as the analog design team or photonics team to collaborate on and improve mixed signal and mixed signal + photonics design methodologies

Qualification

Interest in physical designFamiliar with TCL or Python scriptingResearchPublicationsHourly Rate in USD

Required

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 the concepts of synthesis, place and route, and LVS/DRC
Understanding of VLSI design fundamentals
Willingness and curiosity to learn from an exciting team!

Preferred

Research, lab, or prior internship experience in physical design involving photonics, semiconductors, or AI hardware
Publications, projects, or open-source contributions related to physical design or python programming
Prior experience or coursework relevant to physical design
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
Hourly Rate in USD

Benefits

Dental
Vision
Equity/RSU
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

Company

Lightmatter

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