Spring 2026 Lumerical Software Development Intern - Photonics (MS/PHD)

Requisition #: 16643 

Ansys is now a part of Synopsys. Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS) accelerates technology innovation from silicon to systems. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Learn more at www.synopsys.com.

Ansys offers a complete portfolio of tools for optics simulation, including the best-in-class Lumerical suite of products for photonic design. Lumerical tools are used for a wide variety of applications, from photonic integrated circuits for datacom and sensing to full optical systems for consumer electronics.

You will work in a highly collaborative and dynamic team environment. In this internship, you will support Lumerical R&D. This full-time position from January 2026 to April 2026.

Responsibilities

In this internship, you will focus on developing design automation solutions for photonics and optics, including

• Develop advanced photonic compact models for circuit solvers.
• Develop automated, multiphysics simulation workflows for active and passive photonic components.
• Enhance multiphysics integrations of Lumerical and other Ansys tools, such as SPEOS, Zemax, Icepak or OptiSLang.
• Propose, prototype, and validate new methodologies for photonic circuit simulation using Ansys and other EDA tools.

Minimum qualifications

• Pursuing graduate degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related field, with a focus on photonics and/or electronics.
• Passion for photonics research and development.
• Programming experience with Python, Matlab, or similar languages.
• Experience using Lumerical’s tools and/or other photonic simulation tools.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in photonic component-level and circuit-level photonic designs.
• Knowledge of electronic and/or photonic compact models, such as SPICE, Verilog, and others.
• Experience in working with AI/ML.
• Experience in photonic IC design and tape-out using EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Siemens EDA, KLayout).
• Experience in ray tracing tools or circuit optimization tools.
• Knowledge of the photonic Industry and ecosystem.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Ansys, part of Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.