Silicon Photonics Test Engineer (RDSS Intern)

By submitting your resume, you’re expressing interest in our 2026 RDSS ( Research and Development Substitute Services ) program . Please confirm your eligibility with the local district office before applying the role. We are seeking a self-driven engineer to operate and develop leading-edge test solutions for silicon photonics (SiPh) integrated circuit designs in the growing data center and high-performance computing markets. Our team's focus is on the architecture and design of CMOS and Silicon-Photonics high-speed chip interfaces (NVLink, IEEE, PCIE, USB, OIF) and other complex photonic functions. You will have the opportunity to work on developing high-speed active and passive photonics components, and contribute to the development of the next-generation photonics program. What You Will Be Doing: Work with photonic device designers, other test engineering and design validation teams to perform full test and device characterization of silicon photonic devices. Develop codes for Silicon Photonic test stations and automation. Partner with module developers and design teams to do electro-optical testing of the modules. Collaborate with external instrument vendors to ensure seamless software and control integration. Work closely with hardware and software teams on functionality, interfaces, and documentation. What We Need To See: MS or higher degree with a preference in EE, Physics, or material science. Knowledge of optical systems, modules, components, and photonics devices (lasers, detectors, modulators, transceivers, DWDM system.) Experience in test programing (Python, LabView, .net, etc.) with various instruments for semiconductor device testing, wafer probers and/or optical module testing. Hands-on experience with optical test equipment. Experience of database (SQL) and data analysis tool (JMP, R, Python, etc.) is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability & desire to work as a good teammate. With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the most desirable employers in the world. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. If you are creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.