Intern, Optical Link Architect (Statistical Analysis & Modeling)

Intern, Optical Link Architect (Statistical Analysis & Modeling) Term: May through August, 2026 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 Job Summary Ayar Labs, the global leader in optical I/O chiplets, is harnessing silicon photonics to revolutionize the scaling of AI compute hardware. Our Link Design and Architecture team is responsible for ensuring the robustness and performance of the optical links that power our technology. We are looking for a motivated graduate intern to bridge the gap between large-scale data analysis and optical link models. In this role, you will analyze measurement data from our assembly process to break down sources of variation, specifically focusing on fiber-to-chip coupling efficiency. You will use these insights to improve our optical link budgets and simulation models. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to validate your analysis through hands-on experimental work in the lab. The projects are tailored to your experience and interests, and you will be mentored by a senior engineer as you work alongside Ayar Labs engineers to help drive the optical I/O revolution. Essential Functions: • Analyze measurement data from our assembly process to break down sources of variation, specifically focusing on fiber-to-chip coupling efficiency • Improve our optical link budgets and simulation models • Validate your analysis through hands-on experimental work in the lab Basic Qualifications: • Actively pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field. • Strong understanding of optical physics, specifically regarding photonic components, waveguides, and fiber-to-chip coupling mechanisms. • Demonstrated experience in statistical data analysis and processing large datasets. • Strong programming skills in Python; familiarity with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) is required. • Experience with laboratory equipment and free-space/fiber optics for optical characterization is preferred. • The ideal candidate is an independent and highly-motivated student who is able to work collaboratively and independently, and can self-manage time effectively to take projects to completion. Pay Range: $44.00 to $55.00 / Hour 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. Apply tot his job