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Lightmatter

Analog IC Design Engineer, AMS

Lightmatter, Mountain View, California, us, 94039

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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 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

Join a cutting-edge team at the forefront of silicon photonics and analog circuit design! As a member of the analog team, you’ll collaborate with our architects and engineers to develop

analog and mixed-signal

(AMS) solutions for next-generation optical and wireline communication systems. Responsibilities

Design analog/mixed-signal (AMS) circuits used in control loops, such

data converters, amplifiers, drivers, comparators, bandgap, and more Support micro-architecture development with chip architects by conducting feasibility studies Collaborate with members of our design engineering teams (system, digital, analog, photonics/laser) to define electrical requirements Document design simulations and verifications towards formal design reviews Drive block-level floorplan, mask design views, and their reviews Run post-layout and mixed-signal top-level simulations to validate integration Define production and bench-level test plans Validate the performance of the circuits in the lab Qualifications

MS with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 9+ years of industry experience designing

analog and mixed-signal circuits Solid understanding of CMOS device characteristics,

noise, mismatch, linearity, and design trade-offs Experience with Cadence Design Environment Experience in testing analog circuits in a lab environment Ability to work collaboratively with people across multiple functional areas Preferred Qualifications

Experience interfacing with Silicon photonics (MZM, Ring) or laser IC is a plus Experience in chip top-level design is a plus We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data. Salary Range $190,000 - $230,000 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. Voluntary Self-Identification

Lightmatter is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The information collected in voluntary self-identification is used solely for compliance with equal employment opportunity laws and is kept confidential.

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