Student Talent Pool: Internships, Working Student Roles & MSc Theses

Lumiphase is a deep-tech startup based in Stäfa, Switzerland, developing innovative silicon photonics technology.

Interested in gaining hands-on experience and contributing to our R&D activities? Join our student talent pool to be considered for future internships, working student roles, and MSc thesis projects.

We typically offer six-month internships starting in February/March or September/October. Working student roles and MSc thesis projects may have different schedules and durations, depending on team needs and university requirements.

Tasks

You will work closely with one or more Lumiphase R&D teams. Depending on the project, your activities may include:

• Photonics Testing: Performing optical and electrical measurements, developing test setups, and validating test methods.
• Data Engineering & Analysis: Developing Python-based analysis tools, assessing measurement uncertainty and data quality, and supporting data workflows.
• Industrial Automation: Programming hardware control, integrating equipment, and automating laboratory workflows.
• Materials: Characterising materials, investigating their properties, and analysing experimental results.
• Documenting your work and presenting results to the team.

This talent pool covers potential future opportunities. Specific projects depend on team needs and supervision availability.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Photonics, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• An interest in silicon photonics, technology development, and practical problem-solving.
• A willingness to learn and collaborate with engineers and researchers.
• A careful and structured approach to your work.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Availability to work on site in Stäfa.

Depending on the project, experience with Python, electronics, laboratory equipment, simulation, data analysis, or cleanroom processes may be useful. Previous industry experience is not required.

Benefits

At Lumiphase, you will work at the heart of our R&D activities, helping our semiconductor chips reach their full performance potential. We offer an agile environment where you can develop your skills, learn from experienced colleagues, and potentially continue with us as a permanent team member.

As an intern, you will also benefit from:

• Participation in social and educational team events.
• Occupational and non-occupational accident insurance.
• A second-pillar pension scheme with AXA Winterthur (BVG).
• Daily sickness allowance insurance (KTG).
• Financial support for public transportation.
• Free weekly yoga classes on site.

Please submit your CV and a short introduction telling us:

• Which areas interest you.
• Whether you are seeking an internship, working student role, or MSc thesis.
• Your preferred starting date, duration, and availability.
• Any relevant academic, professional, or personal projects.
• Any requirements from your university.

We will review your profile and contact you if a suitable opportunity becomes available. If there is a potential match, we will arrange a conversation with the relevant team to discuss the project and your interests.

Please also check our careers page for specific advertised opportunities.

Data traffic is exploding! At Lumiphase, we are on a mission to create the fastest and most energy-efficient communication chip the world has ever seen – to enable global IT infrastructure to handle this massive increase in data.

Our technology is built on innovative materials with incredible optical properties. The chips we build enable faster networks that consume less energy and will allow everyone to be better connected in the future.

We are a young and dynamic deep-tech startup, based in Zurich, Switzerland. Lumiphase was founded in 2020, after nearly 10 years of research within IBM. We are building a passionate team full of complementary areas of expertise, all dedicated to make this new generation of communication chips a reality on the market. We are growing rapidly, and we provide an agile environment for working at the forefront of cutting-edge technology to build products that will have a strong impact on our society.

Check out our open positions, and apply!