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Lightmatter

Staff Photonics Design Engineer

Lightmatter, Mountain View, California, us, 94039

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Overview 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! In this role, you will design, develop, build, and test photonic systems that are key to our products. You will also interact with device, hardware, and software design teams to assist in the overall development of photonic systems, specifying, selecting, and qualifying the various components necessary. Join a tight-knit team where each individual’s contributions directly influence the success of the company and our innovative products! You\'ll have the opportunity to build a new kind of computer from the ground up and to solve groundbreaking challenges along the way. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in technically diverse environments where great ideas are prioritized.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants. Responsibilities

Design high-performance photonics devices suitable for high-volume manufacturing Actively collaborate across disciplines—with analog, digital, and physical design teams—to layout photonic devices for key test and product tape outs Work with the photonics test team in defining requirements for device characterization, debug and validation Analyze characterization data to ensure the device/system meets the specifications Engage in problem solving and contributing with novel architectural ideas Publish and novel ideas related to photonics, and participate in premier optics/photonics conferences

Qualifications

PhD in EECS, Physics, or related discipline with 3-10 years of industry experience minimum Must have knowledge of photonic device physics Experience with PDK and Cadence environments a plus Demonstrated track record of design integrated silicon photonics components Experience with characterization, analysis and model fitting of photonic devices Experience with Verilog-A for photonics a plus Ability to collaborate in cross-disciplinary team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrate strong problem solving skills in problems that do not have obvious solutions Strong publication record in the photonics field a plus Experience with code based GDS creation such as GDS Factory or similar a plus

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

Compensation Salary Range $175,000 - $210,000 USD

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.

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

Application To apply for this job, complete the application form with the required fields. The application includes sections on contact information, resume/CV, education, work authorization, and location preferences.

Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the self-identification survey. Completion of the form is voluntary and confidential. It will not affect hiring decisions. As set forth in Lightmatter’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Protected veteran status categories apply as described in the form.

Disability Status / Disability Disclosure Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability information (Form CC-305) is requested to measure equity goals in compliance with OFCCP requirements. Completion is voluntary; your information is confidential and will not affect your hiring status. See OFCCP guidelines for details.

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