Design Verification, Intern (Boston)

As a Design Verification Intern at Lightmatter, your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with digital, photonics, and analog designers to understand their designs, creating comprehensive test plans, and developing UVM test benches for subsystem-level verification. You will also debug these test benches, achieve high coverage, and work toward signing off on the Design Verification process.

To apply for the Design Verification Intern position at Lightmatter, you should be currently enrolled in a graduate engineering program, preferably in Electrical or Computer Engineering. A proficiency in Hardware Description Languages like SystemVerilog, knowledge of verification methodologies such as UVM, and experience with scripting languages like Python or Perl will be essential.

At Lightmatter, Design Verification Interns utilize a variety of tools and methodologies including simulation tools such as Xcelium, ModelSim, and Questa. You will also work with UVM for verification tasks and may engage in AMS verification to ensure accurate model representation of photonics and analog Intellectual Properties.

Lightmatter's internship program includes a range of benefits such as a comprehensive health care plan, vacation time, and professional development opportunities. Interns will receive mentorship from experienced engineers, training on cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to collaborate on physically meaningful projects that can shape the future of AI data centers.

The hourly pay range for a Design Verification Intern at Lightmatter is between $39 and $48, depending on various factors such as your year in school, degree, and relevant experience, ensuring competitive compensation for your skills and contributions.

When asked about verification methodologies, focus on your understanding of UVM and its components. Discuss how UVM provides a systematic approach to bus functional verification and enables you to create reusable verification components that enhance efficiency and coverage.

In your answer, highlight specific projects or coursework where you've utilized HDLs like SystemVerilog. Explain your familiarity with writing test benches, describing how you ensure accuracy and performance in designs.

Talk about your systematic approach to debugging, such as isolating the problem, analyzing simulator output, and walk through how you use tools to trace back the source of the issue. Provide specific examples to illustrate your thought process.

Express your knowledge on Analog Mixed-Signal verification and its importance in ensuring that both analog and digital components of a circuit work seamlessly together, particularly in high-speed applications. Mention any relevant projects or study materials that have influenced your understanding.

Emphasize collaboration skills, noting how you listen, communicate, and integrate feedback when working with diverse teams. Cite personal experiences where you contributed positively in group settings, especially within engineering contexts.

Share a specific instance where you encountered a difficult engineering challenge, detailing your analytical approach, problem-solving strategies, and the outcome. This illustrates your critical thinking and resilience.

Discuss how simulation allows you to model complex systems and assess their behavior under various scenarios. Highlight its importance in early detection of unintended issues, improving overall design quality.

Express your enthusiasm for Lightmatter's mission in using photonics to revolutionize computing. Focus on how this aligns with your interests and career goals, and how you can contribute to innovative projects.

Mention your experience with scripting languages like Python or Perl, providing specific examples of how you've automated tasks, processed data, or facilitated testing efforts within a design verification context.

Share your aspirations, such as a desire to innovate in the field of photonic computing or AI infrastructure. Explain how this internship aligns with your long-term goals and how you aim to contribute to technological advancements.