Lightmatter
AI data center infrastructure
DesignVerificationEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Design Verification Engineer at Lightmatter. Skills: Design Verification, UVM, AMS verification, SystemVerilog. Collaborate with designers. formulate comprehensive test plans”
What You'll Achieve.
ensures the integrity of their work; comprehending system requirements; spearheading performance verification
Industry & Context.
tackling complex challenges
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U. S. export control laws.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree or higher in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 1-5 years of industry experience in Design Verification, Proficiency in Hardware Description Languages (HDL) such as SystemVerilog, Knowledge of verification methodologies such as UVM or OVM, Proficiency in using simulation tools like Xcelium, ModelSim, Questa, or VCS, Experience with Scripting Languages (Perl or Python), Fluency in English, both written and verbal, Ability to work with diverse teams of engineers and scientists
Nice to Have
Experience with AMS verification, Experience in formal verification
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with designers
formulate comprehensive test plans
Create UVM test benches
support full-chip verification
sign off on Design Verification
Develop Real Number Models
conduct AMS verification
development of Golden Reference Model
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
close collaboration with digital design experts; working alongside photonic and analog designers; interaction with the Architecture team; work with diverse teams of engineers and scientists
Communication Scope
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Full Job Description
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! As a Design Verification Engineer at Lightmatter, you will find yourself at the heart of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team. Your role will involve close collaboration with our digital design experts, using UVM testbench techniques to rigorously verify their designs. Your responsibilities will include working alongside photonic and analog designers, gaining a deep understanding of their innovative designs, and applying Real Number Modeling (RNM) and AMS verification methods. This critical function ensures the integrity of their work. We are hiring Design Verification Engineers at multiple levels. Your interaction with the Architecture team will be crucial in comprehending system requirements and spearheading performance verification. This role offers a unique platform to enhance your skills across a spectrum of areas including UVM, AMS modeling, mixed-signal verification, formal verification, emulation, and both performance modeling and verification. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with digital, photonics, and analog designers to gain a thorough understanding of their designs and formulate comprehensive test plans for verifying their work. Create UVM test ben
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