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. Staff Vision Sensor Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer At Oculi, we are a start-up pushing AI sensing to the edge and have developed the World’s First Smart Programmable Vision Sensor™. Hardware gains 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 remote or onsite. About the Role As a Staff Vision Sensor Analog/Mixed Signal Design Engineer, your primary responsibilities include leading all aspects of analog mixed signal design. Design and verify vision sensors ICs for ultra-low power AI sensing. Develop circuit solutions, including architecture, design, simulation, verification, and layout planning. Ownership of analog/mixed signal designs at block level. Implement optimized circuit architectures to meet/exceed product specifications. Design/Verify/Characterize low power blocks (e.g. Sigma Delta ADC, pixel array interface, power management, clock). Floorplan and layout to meet post-extraction performance. Document design and simulation to show results meets/exceeds specifications. Generate behavior models and run verification simulations. Work with validation for test plan and silicon bring up/characterization. Rapidly learn new design skills and computing concepts due to the novel flexibility of Oculi’s AI at the edge. A passion for innovation and a strong eagerness to learn are essential for success in this role. Qualifications You must possess the below minimum education requirements and minimum required qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Relevant experience can be gained through coursework, classes, project work, internships, and/or military service. Additional preferred qualifications are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Minimum Qualifications BS EE with 6+ or MS EE with 4+ years of experience. Expertise in analog, linear circuit, and low-power design. Multiple successful product tape-outs. Significant experience in designing for ultra-low power use cases. Understanding of CMOS image sensor functions and operation (Global Shutter, Ambient Light Sensing, High Dynamic Range, etc.). Experience with Cadence and Synopsis design tools. 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.