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Supply Chain Internship - Summer 2027

CompanyLightmatter
LocationMountain View
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will map supply chain processes to identify bottlenecks and assist in designing agentic processes for tracking material dependencies. They will also provide operational support for high-volume manufacturing programs and deliver an end-of-term review with efficiency recommendations.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$53 - $57
Company Size
375
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are building the engine that will power discoveries, drive progress, and redefine what computers—and human beings—are capable of.
About the Role

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!

If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.

Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!

About this job 

Are you ready to do meaningful internship work on technology that is changing how AI systems are built? At Lightmatter you will have mentorship from leaders in photonics and computing. Lightmatter's Supply Chain Operations team designs and executes the complex, global manufacturing networks required to build our world-first photonic engines at scale. 

Responsibilities:

  • Map supply chain process checkpoints across internal teams and external vendors to identify operational bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
  • Assist in designing and refining agentic processes to more effectively track material dependencies, deliveries, and timelines.
  • Collaborate directly with stakeholders and suppliers to gather workflow data, ensuring all tracking mechanisms align with broader program goals.
  • Provide hands-on operational support for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) programs (GuideDR & XPO), assisting with daily execution while documenting areas for scale.
  • Deliver a consolidated end-of-term review that outlines implemented process updates and offers data-driven recommendations for long-term supply chain efficiency.

Requirements: 

  • Master’s in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
  • Interest in Supply Chain and Operations
  • Willingness and curiosity to learn from an exciting team!

Preferred Qualifications

  • Research, lab, or prior internship experience in hardware and hardware manufacturing

 

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Salary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.
$53—$57 USD

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Savings Matching Program
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace model
  • Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Export Control

Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws. 

Key Skills
Supply Chain ManagementIndustrial EngineeringProcess MappingData AnalysisOperational SupportHardware ManufacturingWorkflow OptimizationMaterial TrackingProject CoordinationProcess Improvement
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingLogisticsTechnologyScience & Research
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care PlanRetirement Savings Matching ProgramLife InsuranceGenerous Time OffPaid Family LeaveShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentCommuter BenefitsEquity Grants
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