L
Sr Staff Photonics Design and Layout Engineer
Accepting applicationsLightmatter · Mountain View, CA
Full-Time Senior AIPythonSicaianalog
Posted
24 Apr
Category
Test
Experience
Senior
Country
United States
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!
Join a tight-knit team where each individual’s contributions directly influence the company's and product's success. You'll have the opportunity to build a new kind of computer, including the development of Silicon Photonics-based high-performance optical interconnect solutions for the next generation of AI-ML products from the ground up. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in technically diverse environments where great ideas are prioritized.
Responsibilities
Design, layout, and test innovative photonic devices
Contribute and own large-scale photonic layouts for high-volume products
Actively collaborate across disciplines, with analog, digital, and physical design teams to tapeout products and characterization devices.
Actively collaborate with the product, sales, and architectural teams to define requirements for device characterization, debugging, and validation.
Provide thought leadership in the area of expertise and be perceived as a subject matter expert
Works on broader organizational projects that require a thorough understanding of photonics
Accountable for results, which may impact the entire function
Contribute to Process Design Kits (PDK) development
Qualifications
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics or similar disciplines
8 years and a Master’s degree; PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics
In-depth knowledge of photonic devices and their modeling algorithms
Experience with large-scale photonic layouts using industry standard and/or custom tools
Demonstrated track record of ownership of integrated silicon photonics components
Proficiency with photonic simulation tools such Ansys FDTD, Tidy3D, Photon Design or similar
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python
Demonstrated strong problem solving skills, specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Strong project execution skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet project milestones.
Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in problems that do not have obvious solutions
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range: $210,000 USD - $256,000 USD
Benefits
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 (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.
Show more Show less
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!
Join a tight-knit team where each individual’s contributions directly influence the company's and product's success. You'll have the opportunity to build a new kind of computer, including the development of Silicon Photonics-based high-performance optical interconnect solutions for the next generation of AI-ML products from the ground up. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in technically diverse environments where great ideas are prioritized.
Responsibilities
Design, layout, and test innovative photonic devices
Contribute and own large-scale photonic layouts for high-volume products
Actively collaborate across disciplines, with analog, digital, and physical design teams to tapeout products and characterization devices.
Actively collaborate with the product, sales, and architectural teams to define requirements for device characterization, debugging, and validation.
Provide thought leadership in the area of expertise and be perceived as a subject matter expert
Works on broader organizational projects that require a thorough understanding of photonics
Accountable for results, which may impact the entire function
Contribute to Process Design Kits (PDK) development
Qualifications
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics or similar disciplines
8 years and a Master’s degree; PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience.
In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics
In-depth knowledge of photonic devices and their modeling algorithms
Experience with large-scale photonic layouts using industry standard and/or custom tools
Demonstrated track record of ownership of integrated silicon photonics components
Proficiency with photonic simulation tools such Ansys FDTD, Tidy3D, Photon Design or similar
Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python
Demonstrated strong problem solving skills, specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Strong project execution skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet project milestones.
Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in problems that do not have obvious solutions
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range: $210,000 USD - $256,000 USD
Benefits
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 (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.
Show more Show less