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. 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!

We are hiring a Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer to join our laser development team. In this role, you will develop integrated and highly scalable laser solutions for silicon photonics AI communications and computation.

Requirements

, develop an engineering plan to meet architectural specifications, execute new product designs for laser solutions, and validate system performance on hardware.

of datacom systems. You will navigate the design space of performance, schedule, reliability, power consumption, and cost, working in tandem with stakeholders across the company to identify optimal and innovative engineering solutions. Creativity, analytical skills, and clear communication skills are a necessity.

Join a tight-knit team where each individual’s contributions directly influence the success of the company and product. You'll have the opportunity to build innovative laser solutions from the ground up and tackle groundbreaking challenges. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in diverse technical environments where great ideas are prioritized.

and architecture specifications into a detailed engineering execution plan Engage in problem-solving to resolve design and manufacturing challenges for innovative high-performance laser solutions Actively collaborate across disciplines—with electronics, photonics, mechanical, thermal and package-design engineering teams—to build laser systems, control algorithms, PICs, and control ASICs that meet performance, power, and production

Collaborate with control-system and test engineers to define production test and validation protocols, as well as to characterize components and debug test results from prototype level to validation Work with external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key processes and components

D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant post-degree experience (or equivalent). A minimum of 8 years of experience in photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, and semiconductor physics.

Strong understanding of silicon photonics Experience of closely collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, like photonics design, packaging, thermal, system engineering and firmware to name a few.

Responsibilities

Engage with a cross-functional team to design and deliver a successful high-volume laser product Collaborate with product and architecture teams to drive new laser concepts Work closely with hardware and software teams to translate high level laser module product