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 Role
We are hiring an Intern for our Supply Chain team at Lightmatter! We are a photonic computer company redefining what computers and human beings are capable of by building the engines that will power discoveries and drive progress in a sustainable way. With modern human progress relying heavily on computers, the world has hit a dead end with traditional transistors, and the prospect of constantly building data centers is an environmental nightmare. Lightmatter has created a solution in photonic computing: using photons instead of electrons to take advantage of their higher bandwidth. We build chips for artificial intelligence computing. Our architecture leverages the unique properties of light to enable fast and efficient inference and training engines.
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including conducting a Supplier Performance Analysis for key suppliers, organizing the Contract Management Database by structuring the SC folder, and mapping the current procurement process to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies. Additionally, the intern will assist with documentation, conduct a Vendor Compliance Audit, and review and update the Procurement Policy.
Responsibilities
- Conduct a Supplier Performance Analysis for key suppliers.
- Organize the Contract Management Database by structuring the SC folder.
- Map the current procurement process to identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
- Assist with documentation.
- Conduct a Vendor Compliance Audit.
- Review and update the Procurement Policy.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Masters degree in a relevant field such as:
- Supply Chain Management
- Business Administration
- Logistics
- Industrial Engineering
- Operations Management
- Procurement or Purchasing
- Economics
- Working understanding of supply chain planning concepts, including demand planning, and inventory management.
- Knowledge of visualization, analytics and modeling tools such as Excel, Python, and SQL
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent data analysis skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.
Hourly Rate in USD
$30—$48 USD
- 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
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.
Top Skills
Lightmatter Mountain View, California, USA Office
At Lightmatter, we have a flexible work structure; employees work remotely and work from our physical offices located in Boston, MA, and Mountain View, CA
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