Package Layout Automation Internship - Summer 2027
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Lightmatter is a photonic-computing company developing optical interconnects and light engines for AI-scale data centers.
Mountain View, United States
Funding history
About Lightmatter
Founded in 2017 by MIT researchers, Lightmatter develops photonic infrastructure for AI, including its Passage interconnect platform and Guide light engine.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will use scripting languages like SKILL within Cadence Design software to automate repetitive design tasks such as layout generation, component placement, routing, design rule checks and drawing generation. You will develop and maintain scripts, integrate Cadence with other tools, document processes and work with package design and layout engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- Minimum of 6 months of experience using SKILL scripting
- Knowledge of EDA design principles
- Experience with Cadence, Valor, CAM 350 recommended
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
- Ability to collaborate in a team
- Attention to detail
- Ability to comply with U.S. export control laws
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain SKILL scripts
- Integrate Cadence with other tools to automate simulation setup and result analysis
- Document the function and process to use the scripts
- Interact with package design and layout engineers
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)