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

Category Ansys NA Hire Type Intern Job ID 12788 Remote Eligible Yes Date Posted 07/10/2025

Job Title: Spring 2026 Lumerical Software Development Intern – Photonics (MS/PHD)

We Are: Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Internship Experience: At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement: Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 4 months 
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Working Model: Hybrid (2-3 days/week in-office)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
• Start Date: Spring 2026 (January to April 2026)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop advanced photonic compact models for circuit solvers, contributing to the evolution of next-generation photonic technologies.
• Create automated, multiphysics simulation workflows for active and passive photonic components, enhancing design efficiency and accuracy.
• Integrate and enhance multiphysics capabilities across 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.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on photonics and/or electronics.
• Passion for photonics research and development, with a drive to innovate and solve complex challenges.
• Programming experience in Python, Matlab, or similar languages.
• Experience using Lumerical’s tools and/or other photonic simulation platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Nice to Have: 

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

Salary Information:

The base salary range across Canada for this role is between $25.00-$35.00 CAD per hour. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can share more specific details upon request.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.