Optics & Electromagnetics Intern

Silvaco

Optics & Electromagnetics Intern

Santa Clara, CA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Silvaco is seeking talented and motivated interns to provide additional resources to our Computational Lithography Solutions team. This internship offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art computational lithography tools and workflows, providing exposure to model calibration, mask optimization, and large-scale proximity pattern correction (PPC).

    Interns will gain practical skills working with wafers, data-driven simulations, and GPU-accelerated software, while preparing for potential full-time opportunities in a cutting-edge semiconductor environment.

    _ *This Internship is 100% remote and can be up to one year_

    INTERNS WILL BE TRAINED IN:

    • How to use Silvaco acuWafer to calibrate models

    • Using Silvaco acuView workbench to simulate contour

    • Learning Silvaco DPPC flow

    • Enhancing acuWafer QA suite

    • How to apply GPU acceleration in intensity calculation

    • Measuring and enhancing model calibration performance

    • Literature study and preparation of EUVL and rigorous mask simulation (such as FDTD)

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

    Candidates should meet the following criteria:

    • Working toward a PhD degree in Computer Science, Math, or Physics

    • Good knowledge of optics/electromagnetics and optimization concepts

    • Good knowledge of GPU development using CUDA libraries.

    • Programming skills, preferably in C++, TCL, Python

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Strong communication skills in English

    • Team player

    • Layout design concepts

    • Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing process

    Additional Information

    The US base hourly range f or this position is $35.00 - $38.00 per hour. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training, and additional role-related considerations.
    Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

    ** WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**

    At Silvaco, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

    If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408.567.1000.

    https://www.silvaco.com/

  • Compensation
    $35-$35