Package Layout Automation Internship - Summer 2027

Lightmatter
Mountain View, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience with SKILL scripting and EDA design principles. This internship suits candidates with technical scripting experience and a focus on automation within the data center photonics domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with scripting experience in SKILL and a background in EDA design principles
    — “Minimum of 6 months of experience using scripting SKILL language”
  • Individuals who can create maintainable automation solutions for complex design workflows
    — “Attention to detail and a focus on creating efficient, maintainable solutions”
  • Those with exposure to package layout automation or PCB design tools
    — “Knowledge on PCB or Package Layout designs automations”

Things to consider

  • Must be able to comply with U.S. export control laws, which may affect eligibility
    — “Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws”
  • Hourly rate is determined based on location, year in school, and experience
    — “Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific SKILL automation projects and their efficiency gains in your resume
    — “Developing and maintaining SKILL scripts”
  • Demonstrate experience integrating design tools, such as Cadence with other software
    — “Integrating Cadence with other tools to automate simulation setup and result analysis”
  • Showcase your ability to document processes clearly and concisely
    — “Document the function and process to use the scripts”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • develops and maintains SKILL scripts
  • integrates Cadence with other tools
  • documents scripts
  • collaborates with team members
Typical background
6 months of experience with SKILL language

Skills & requirements

Required

Scripting LanguagesAutomationEDA Design PrinciplesSkill LanguageCadence Design Software

Preferred

PythonVBATCLPCB Or Package Layout Designs AutomationVersion Control Systems

Stack & domain

SkillPythonVBATCLCadenceValorCAM 350Skill Programming Certification By CadenceCertified Associate In Python Programming (pcap)

About the role

Original posting from Lightmatter via Greenhouse

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!

If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.

Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!

About this job 

In this role you will be responsible to use scripting languages like SKILL within Cadence Design software to automate repetitive tasks in the design process, such as layout generation, component placement, routing functions, electrical and manufacturing design rule verification checks, drawing generation, and other routine operations.

Responsibilities:

Developing and maintaining SKILL scripts

Integrating Cadence with other tools to automate simulation setup and result analysis

Document the function and process to use the scripts.

Interacting with Package team members such package design and layout engineers

Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.

Minimum of 6 months of experience using scripting SKILL language

Knowledge of EDA design principles

Experience Recommended:

Cadence.

Valor.

CAM 350.

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Ability to collaborate within a team environment

Attention to detail and a focus on creating efficient, maintainable solutions

Willingness and curiosity to learn from an exciting team!

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge on PCB or Package Layout designs automations

Proficient in version control systems

Familiarity with programming skills such as Python, VBA, or TCL.

Experience with one of these layout design softwares such as Cadence, Valor, or CAM 350.

Have one of the following certifications: SKILL programming certification by Cadence and Certified Associate in Python Programming (PCAP)

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Hourly Rate in USD$43—$47 USDBenefits

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)

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Export Control

Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws. 

Source: Lightmatter careers (Greenhouse)

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