Lightmatter
Technology
PhotonicsDesignEngineer
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“Photonics Design Engineer at Lightmatter. Skills: Silicon photonics, Device design, Laser systems. Design silicon photonic devices. Optimize silicon photonic devices”
Industry & Context.
Problem solving skills; Troubleshoot issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related discipline, 3 years of industry experience, Silicon photonics device design, layout, and testing experience, Integrated silicon photonics components design experience, Modeling and data analysis in Python experience, Experience with integrated lasers, SOAs, Excellent communication skills, Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, Demonstrate problem solving skills
Nice to Have
Layout experience with foundry PDKs, Code-based GDS creation experience, Experience with optical and electronic test equipment, Wafer-level testing experience, Statistical data analysis experience, Project execution skills, Ability to handle multiple priorities, Ability to meet project milestones
What You'll Do.
Design silicon photonic devices
Optimize silicon photonic devices
Layout device test structures
Layout complex integrated photonic systems
Assess device performance
Troubleshoot device issues
Address integration challenges
Implement simulation methodologies
Implement modeling methodologies
Implement testing methodologies
Engage in problem solving
Contribute to new device designs
Contribute to new device architectures
Publish photonics results
Participate in optics/photonics conferences
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Photonics teams; Packaging teams; Systems teams; Software teams; Multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; Technical communication
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! We are hiring a Photonics Design Engineer to join our development team. In this role, you will design, layout, and test silicon photonics devices for an integrated and scalable laser system.You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including photonics, packaging, systems, and software to define and refine specifications, ensuring that all designs meet or exceed performance targets and align with product requirements. 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. Key Responsibilities: Design and optimize silicon photonic devices for laser systems, including couplers, muxes, rings, switches, and other active and passive components. Layout device test structures as well as complex integrated photonic systems. Work with the characterization team to develop and execute test plans for device validation, analyzing results to assess performance and
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