IC Validation Engineer Intern - Master's Degree

TL;DR

IC Validation Engineer Intern (Semiconductor): Testing and characterizing leading-edge optical transceivers for data infrastructure with an accent on test automation using Python and instrument control. Focus on validating state-of-the-art semiconductor solutions and analyzing performance data in a lab environment.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA or Irvine, CA, USA. Applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable U.S. law.

Salary: $27-$53 per hour.

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that are essential building blocks for global data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Test and learn about optical transceivers.
• Write Python code to automate tests and control instruments.
• Work in a lab with state-of-the-art instruments.
• Collect and analyze data.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering fields.
• Knowledge of Python or C coding.
• Knowledge of basic circuit theories.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and present data.
• Basic knowledge of lab instruments, such as oscilloscope, DMM, RF Generator.
• Must be eligible to access technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on advanced products supporting industry-leading solutions for datacenter, enterprise, optics, and AI applications.
• Opportunity to affect individual lives, lift industries, and fuel transformative potential.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage during the internship.
• Access to perks, discount programs, wellness, and mental health support.
• Paid holidays, paid volunteer days, and paid sick time.
• Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates.
• Commitment to fair and authentic hiring practices; AI tools are prohibited during interviews.