Associate Researcher Internships
Associate researcher internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working researchers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, with JPMorganChase, Keros therapeutics, and Genesis Global among the employers posting roles now.
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Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
The Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab and the Emerging Accelerators Group at Hewlett Packard Labs are seeking highly motivated summer interns to contribute to the development of breakthrough technologies for the next generation of computing systems.
Successful candidates will work alongside world-class researchers advancing innovations in integrated photonics, AI hardware accelerators, in-memory computing, advanced semiconductor devices, and novel computing architectures. Research projects span the full technology stack, from devices and circuits to systems and applications, with the goal of enabling future computing platforms that deliver significant improvements in performance, energy efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research involving silicon photonics, photonic interconnects, CMOS and mixed-signal circuits, emerging memory technologies, AI accelerators, optical computing, and heterogeneous computing architectures. Depending on their background and interests, interns may contribute to the design, simulation, fabrication, testing, characterization, and evaluation of novel hardware and system concepts.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct innovative research in integrated photonics, emerging electronics, and next-generation computing architectures.
- Design, model, and evaluate photonic, electronic, and electro-optic devices and systems.
- Develop CMOS, mixed-signal, and hardware accelerator circuits for advanced computing applications.
- Participate in the development of in-memory computing and AI acceleration technologies.
- Perform experimental characterization and testing of photonic and electronic devices.
- Develop software tools, simulation frameworks, and machine learning workflows to analyze and optimize hardware systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
- Present technical findings through reports, presentations, and publications.
Education & Experience:
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Eletrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Photonics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
Required Qualifications
-
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Integrated photonics and silicon photonics
- CMOS, analog, mixed-signal, or RF circuit design
- Computer architecture and hardware design
- FPGA, ASIC, or accelerator development
- In-memory computing and emerging memory technologies
- Optical communications and photonic systems
- Semiconductor device physics
- Machine learning systems and AI hardware
- Modeling and simulation of electronic or photonic systems
-
Familiarity with relevant tools and environments such as:
- Cadence, Synopsys, Keysight ADS, or similar EDA platforms
- MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, or related languages
- Machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Electronic and photonic test and measurement equipment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with laboratory experimentation and device characterization.
- Experience in photonic integrated circuits, optical communications, or semiconductor fabrication.
- Experience developing hardware accelerators for AI, machine learning, or data-intensive applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience developing technologies that could shape future computing platforms.
- Exposure to interdisciplinary research spanning devices, circuits, architectures, systems, and applications.
- Mentorship from leading researchers in photonics, computer architecture, and advanced hardware systems.
- Opportunities to contribute to publications, patents, and technology demonstrations.
- Experience working in a world-class industrial research environment focused on translating breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
AdministrationJob Level:
N/A
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 90,002 - 193,752 in Colorado // 90,002 - 193,752 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is ; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
Who We Are:
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.
Job Description:
The Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab and the Emerging Accelerators Group at Hewlett Packard Labs are seeking highly motivated summer interns to contribute to the development of breakthrough technologies for the next generation of computing systems.
Successful candidates will work alongside world-class researchers advancing innovations in integrated photonics, AI hardware accelerators, in-memory computing, advanced semiconductor devices, and novel computing architectures. Research projects span the full technology stack, from devices and circuits to systems and applications, with the goal of enabling future computing platforms that deliver significant improvements in performance, energy efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.
Interns will have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research involving silicon photonics, photonic interconnects, CMOS and mixed-signal circuits, emerging memory technologies, AI accelerators, optical computing, and heterogeneous computing architectures. Depending on their background and interests, interns may contribute to the design, simulation, fabrication, testing, characterization, and evaluation of novel hardware and system concepts.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct innovative research in integrated photonics, emerging electronics, and next-generation computing architectures.
- Design, model, and evaluate photonic, electronic, and electro-optic devices and systems.
- Develop CMOS, mixed-signal, and hardware accelerator circuits for advanced computing applications.
- Participate in the development of in-memory computing and AI acceleration technologies.
- Perform experimental characterization and testing of photonic and electronic devices.
- Develop software tools, simulation frameworks, and machine learning workflows to analyze and optimize hardware systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
- Present technical findings through reports, presentations, and publications.
Education & Experience:
- Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Eletrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Photonics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
Required Qualifications
-
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Integrated photonics and silicon photonics
- CMOS, analog, mixed-signal, or RF circuit design
- Computer architecture and hardware design
- FPGA, ASIC, or accelerator development
- In-memory computing and emerging memory technologies
- Optical communications and photonic systems
- Semiconductor device physics
- Machine learning systems and AI hardware
- Modeling and simulation of electronic or photonic systems
-
Familiarity with relevant tools and environments such as:
- Cadence, Synopsys, Keysight ADS, or similar EDA platforms
- MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, or related languages
- Machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Electronic and photonic test and measurement equipment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with laboratory experimentation and device characterization.
- Experience in photonic integrated circuits, optical communications, or semiconductor fabrication.
- Experience developing hardware accelerators for AI, machine learning, or data-intensive applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on experience developing technologies that could shape future computing platforms.
- Exposure to interdisciplinary research spanning devices, circuits, architectures, systems, and applications.
- Mentorship from leading researchers in photonics, computer architecture, and advanced hardware systems.
- Opportunities to contribute to publications, patents, and technology demonstrations.
- Experience working in a world-class industrial research environment focused on translating breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.
Accessibility
HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.
Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.
What We Can Offer You:
Health & Wellbeing
We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
Personal & Professional Development
We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
Unconditional Inclusion
We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.
Let's Stay Connected:
Follow @HPECareers on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.
Job:
AdministrationJob Level:
N/A
– United States of America: Annual Salary USD 90,002 - 193,752 in Colorado // 90,002 - 193,752 in California
The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered."
Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html
The estimated job application period closure is ; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: Equal Employment Opportunity.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.
HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We have become aware of an increase in fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals impersonate our company or authorized recruitment agencies to offer fake employment opportunities. These scams may occur through false websites, emails, social media, or chat-based applications and often aim to obtain personal information or money. Please note that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliated companies, and its authorized recruitment agencies/vendors will never charge a candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. We also never request personal information such as back account details, Social Security numbers, or national IDs via social media or chat applications.
All legitimate job opportunities will come through official company channels, and candidates are responsible for verifying the credentials of any third party claiming to represent the company. Any reliance on fraudulent communication is at the individual’s own risk, and HPE disclaims legal liability for any resulting damages. If you suspect recruitment fraud, do not share personal information or make any payments and report the incident to your local authorities immediately.
Associate Researcher Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
Tips for Your Associate Researcher Internship Search
Apply months before the program starts
Large employers open associate researcher internship applications in the fall for the following summer. If you wait until spring, many structured cohorts are already closed. Set a calendar reminder to check for openings at your target organizations at the start of each fall semester.
Build a research portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for associate researcher interns have no work history to assess, so your projects carry the full weight. Document two or three complete research projects, name every tool and method you used, and link to published analyses, written reports, or a shared repository so recruiters can review your actual work, not just a description of it.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach, since not every associate researcher internship is promoted through university channels.
Practice the research intern screen out loud
Associate researcher intern interviews typically involve a technical or analytical exercise, a written sample, or a case discussion testing how you frame a research question and work through uncertainty. Practice explaining your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weight your thinking process as much as your conclusion.
Target structured research programs at larger organizations
Many large employers run cohort-based associate researcher internship programs designed specifically for people new to the field. These programs offer structured mentorship, defined project tracks, and a clearer conversion path. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 80% of the associate researcher internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Associate Researcher Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an associate researcher internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For associate researcher candidates, a documented portfolio of analyses, research write-ups, or annotated datasets gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an associate researcher internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For associate researcher interns, what drives it most is delivering on real project work, the team having open headcount at the right time, and expressing interest early rather than waiting until the final week. Position for a return offer by performing well, without counting on it.
When should I apply for associate researcher internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer associate researcher interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the program starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role goes live gives you the best chance.
Are associate researcher internships paid?
Most professional associate researcher internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements exist primarily at nonprofits and very small organizations, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should an associate researcher internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools and methods you used, with links to published analyses, written reports, or a research portfolio wherever the work is accessible. Add relevant coursework beneath your projects, keep the whole document to one page, and leave off anything that doesn't speak directly to research work.
Are there remote associate researcher internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 20% of the associate researcher internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly once posted, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get associate researcher internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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