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Lightmatter

Staff Embedded Software Engineer- Lasers

Lightmatter, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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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 is (re)inventing the future of computing with light. We are hiring a talented software engineer to help us build the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and extending the device software and firmware stack for Photonic Compute and Photonic interconnect products. You will collaborate with other software teams and hardware systems teams to develop security, telemetry, virtualization, and remote administration functionality. Responsibilities

Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team including Photonic, Analog, Digital, Systems and Network experts to define control plane architecture for Lightmatter's photonic interconnect products. Define diagnostics and monitoring architecture for photonic transceivers. Implement active laser control and stabilization algorithms in collaboration with a cross-functional design team. Integrate with DataCenter administration capabilities using environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF. Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers. Participate in customer engagements to gather requirements and usability criteria. Qualifications

BS and 8+ years of experience, or MS and 6+ years of experience. Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field. Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development. Strong understanding of hardware-software integration. Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses. Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux. Experience with Git and CMake for building and managing software projects. Hands-on experience designing, simulating, or deploying control of autonomous systems. Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with Python or C++. Familiarity with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers. Experience developing firmware for photonic transceivers or similar systems. Experience with environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF. Experience with optical communication systems and technologies. Knowledge of laser physics and control techniques. Familiarity with optical test and measurement and methodologies for characterizing optical components and systems. Salary & Benefits

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $200,000 USD, determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data. 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 Flexible, hybrid workplace model Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees) Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status. 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. Compliance

Export Control : Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws. Note: This description reflects the current role and is not a contract. Lightmatter is an equal opportunity employer.

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