Meta
Network Optical Engineer Intern
Found: January 9, 2026
This internship is based in Menlo Park, CA and lasts twelve (12) to sixteen (16) weeks.
Compensation:
$6,688/month to $11,467/month + benefits
Responsibilities:
- Work with Meta engineers on next-generation optical communication technology, focusing on testing optical modules and subsystems for data center applications.
- Collaborate across teams including software, thermal, mechanical, and electrical engineering.
- Develop test and simulation methodologies for high-speed optical technologies.
- Create automation practices for lab testing.
- Streamline data collection, retrieval, and analysis.
- Characterize RF/mm-wave systems, including S-parameter and jitter measurements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers and high-speed oscilloscopes.
- Experience in Python or other programming languages like C/C++ or MATLAB.
- Must have work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with optical communication hardware and components.
- Experience in high-speed optical and electrical tests.
- Experience in a distributed software development environment.
- Experience with lab automation.
- Intent to return to a degree program after the internship.