The intern will support R&D by designing, testing circuits, calibrating setups, and developing HPC simulation code.
Overview
Extropic is hiring an intern to aid in our Boston-based R&D efforts. We are building new types of computers that leverage the inherent stochastic properties of semiconductors as a computational resource. The successful candidate will help us design and test novel integrated circuit devices. Our work is highly interdisciplinary, so there are many possible ways for an intern to contribute.
Responsibilities
- Circuit design (Layout, simulation, testing)
- Calibration and characterization
- Designing and fabricating test setups
- Development of simulation code for deployment on HPC
- Lab development (Machine setup, compute cluster bringup, and facility improvement)
Experience
- Strong academic background (High grades in math, physics, and research experience)
- Electrical and mechanical prototyping skill (Breadboarding and machining)
- Strong background in programming for scientific computing (Python)
Extropic is an equal opportunity employer
Top Skills
Python
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