What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Hardware Automation Engineer position at Ayar Labs?
Term: May through August, 2026
Department: Engineering
Please Note
Ayar Labs is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineering Intern to help us revolutionize photonic interconnects for high performance computing. The exceptional candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, ready to perform hands-on work in the lab as well as develop python scripts for automating measurements.
The candidate does not need prior experience in photonics but should display the propensity to learn and grow. Ayar Labs is a highly collaborative environment; the successful candidate will be organized and communicative. The engineer will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts on circuit board design and signal/power integrity.
Essential Functions
Recruiters
Principal applicants only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
About Ayar Labs
At Ayar Labs we’re about to revolutionize computing by moving data with light. We’re unleashing processing power for artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud and telecommunications by removing the bottlenecks created by today’s electrical I/O -- making it possible to continue scaling computing system performance. Ayar Labs is the first to deliver an optical I/O solution that combines in-package optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources to replace traditional electrical I/O. This silicon photonics-based I/O solution enables chips to communicate with each other from millimeters to kilometers, to deliver orders of magnitude improvements in latency, bandwidth density, and power consumption.
With our strong collaborations with industry leaders and government, our deep ties to MIT and UC Berkeley, and our commitment to hiring the best engineers in photonics and electronics, joining our team gives you the opportunity to collaborate with renowned experts on challenging, paradigm-shifting work.
We are passionate about delivering in-package optical I/O at scale, leveraging the strength of our patent portfolio and our team of leading interdisciplinary experts. We believe that deep cross-collaboration between teams facilitated by honest, open debate is the best way to drive innovation and achieve big wins. Join our team and experience the possibilities.
Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.
Department: Engineering
Please Note
- Position location is on-site in San Jose Office
- There is no immigration or relocation support for this position
- Posting expires upon application threshold
Ayar Labs is seeking a Hardware Systems Engineering Intern to help us revolutionize photonic interconnects for high performance computing. The exceptional candidate will be highly motivated and energetic, ready to perform hands-on work in the lab as well as develop python scripts for automating measurements.
The candidate does not need prior experience in photonics but should display the propensity to learn and grow. Ayar Labs is a highly collaborative environment; the successful candidate will be organized and communicative. The engineer will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts on circuit board design and signal/power integrity.
Essential Functions
- R esponsible for automating electronics test hardware and simulation tools to increase workflow efficiency.
- Develop tooling in Python to support hardware verification and enhance lab automation.
- Develop tooling in Python to support Signal and Power integrity simulation automation.
- Interface with and automate hardware test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, DAQs, and power supplies.
- Working with lab equipment such as Power Supplies, Oscilloscopes, VNAs and Signal Generators.
- Support the hardware team in the bring-up of electro-optic controller circuit boards, with the express purpose of automating workflow
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python
- Knowledge of embedded systems, bare-metal microcontrollers, C
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as: Oscilloscope, VNA, Signal Analyzer, Signal Generator
- Experience programming microcontrollers in C, using bare metal or simple RTOS
- Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscope or power supply to characterize electro-optic systems performance
- Experience in automating hardware lab equipment using SCPI
Recruiters
Principal applicants only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
About Ayar Labs
At Ayar Labs we’re about to revolutionize computing by moving data with light. We’re unleashing processing power for artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud and telecommunications by removing the bottlenecks created by today’s electrical I/O -- making it possible to continue scaling computing system performance. Ayar Labs is the first to deliver an optical I/O solution that combines in-package optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources to replace traditional electrical I/O. This silicon photonics-based I/O solution enables chips to communicate with each other from millimeters to kilometers, to deliver orders of magnitude improvements in latency, bandwidth density, and power consumption.
With our strong collaborations with industry leaders and government, our deep ties to MIT and UC Berkeley, and our commitment to hiring the best engineers in photonics and electronics, joining our team gives you the opportunity to collaborate with renowned experts on challenging, paradigm-shifting work.
We are passionate about delivering in-package optical I/O at scale, leveraging the strength of our patent portfolio and our team of leading interdisciplinary experts. We believe that deep cross-collaboration between teams facilitated by honest, open debate is the best way to drive innovation and achieve big wins. Join our team and experience the possibilities.
Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.
Salary : $44 - $55
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