Photonic Architect Student
NVIDIAJob Title
Photonic Architect Student
Role Summary
Work in NVIDIA's Advanced Research Group to develop, design, and characterize optical frequency comb lasers and silicon photonic devices for co‑packaged optics and data‑center interconnects.
This position focuses on experimental characterization, lab automation, and data analysis to help transition R&D technologies toward engineering and production.
Experience Level
Entry-level — student position for those beginning an M.Sc. or Ph.D.; suitable for early-career researchers and graduate students.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include experimental characterization, lab automation, and collaboration with research and engineering teams.
- Measure and characterize discrete and integrated optical frequency combs and silicon photonic devices in electrical and optical domains.
- Design and execute experiments; develop lab automation and instrument control.
- Analyze experimental data, document results, and support reproducible workflows.
- Support technology transition from R&D to engineering and production through collaboration with researchers and engineering teams.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and physicists in a high‑speed optical lab.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and attributes; candidate must be able to work in an experimental lab and collaborate with a team.
- Proficiency in Matlab or Python; willingness to work in other programming languages as needed.
- Practical lab experience and willingness to work in a hands-on experimental environment.
- Creative problem-solving and initiative in designing experiments.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Nice-to-have: optical lab experience, prior lab automation and instrument-control experience, and demonstrated ability to learn new technical domains quickly.
Education Requirements
Students at the beginning of their M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics with experience in optics.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
