Design Characterization Intern

Design Characterization Intern At Oculi, we are a start-up pushing AI sensing to the edge and have developed the World’s First Smart Programmable Vision Sensor™. Breakthroughs are achieved by moving smarts to the pixel – the Oculi IntelliPixel©. This enables vastly more efficient and adaptable AI than possible with today’s conventional image sensor architectures. These results confirm the promise of the technology to bring breakthroughs in energy efficiency and performance to AI tasks including perception and control from the edge. We are looking for individuals who bring an excitement for new technology with a deep and wide background for solving the challenges of implementing new technologies. This role is available as onsite in Rochester, NY for the spring or spring+summer semesters. We are seeking a Design Characterization Intern to join our fastpaced, innovationdriven R&D team. In this role, you will characterize and debug analog and digital circuit blocks, optimize vision sensor performance, collaborate closely across engineering disciplines, and help develop industryleading sensor products with exceptional quality. Responsibilities Bring up new silicon and validate CMOS image sensor functionality and performance in partnership with design engineers Develop and refine characterization methodologies to evaluate image sensor behavior and collect performance data Analyze pixellevel, analog, and digital subsystems to identify fundamental performance limitations and propose technical improvements Collaborate with analog and digital design teams to tune performance parameters and resolve systemlevel issues Work crossfunctionally with process, applications, production, and quality teams to transition new designs into production and resolve yield, reliability, and overall product quality issues Requirements BS, MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field Strong expertise in CMOS analog, mixedsignal, and/or digital design, along with solid understanding of semiconductor device physics Proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB for data analysis and automation Experience or strong interest in handson electrical testing using oscilloscopes and other lab instrumentation Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams Compensation is in the range of $18-25 per hour, depending on qualifications. To apply, send your CV and a Cover Letter to careers@oculi.ai Posting Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.