Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the worlds first 3Dstacked photonics engine, Passage, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extremescale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads. Lightmatter raised $400million in its SeriesD round, reaching a valuation of $4.4billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter! If youre 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 We are hiring an ElectroOptic Systems Architect. You will collaborate with both external partners and internal engineering teams to develop and deliver innovative, highvolume photonics products. In this role, you will design and define advanced architecture solutions, working closely with crossdisciplinary teams to model, analyze, and optimize system performance. You may also test and measure prototypes to validate models and design assumptions. Success in this role requires deep expertise in silicon photonics process technologies, advanced photonic designs, highspeed (40+GHz) electrooptic interfaces, lasers, and packaging/assembly techniques. Strong creativity, analytical problemsolving, and effective communication are essential. You may also represent Lightmatters technical leadership by publishing research and presenting at premier industry conferences. Join a tightknit team where each individuals contributions directly influence the success of the company and product. Youll have the opportunity to build a new kind of computer from the ground up and to solve groundbreaking challenges along the way. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in technically diverse environments where great ideas are prioritized. Responsibilities Creative problemsolving and innovation to realize highperformance optical interconnect and datacom products. Codesign and specification of photonic integrated circuits with analog front ends and SerDes. Electrooptic modelling of optical transceivers combining photonics, electronics, and signal processing simulation tools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Keysight ADS, VPI Systems, Ansys Lumerical, Python, Matlab). Validate the models by designing experiments, conducting experiments, and analyzing existing data. Actively collaborate with electronics and photonics engineers to specify, design, and validate circuits that meet performance, power, and production requirements. Research and evaluate emerging optical interconnect technologies. Document and present your contributions. This is not a complete listing of the responsibilities. Its a representation of the things you will be doing. Qualifications A Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline with at least 5years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with at least 8years of relevant experience. Minimum 4years of experience in silicon photonic transceiver electronicphotonic codesign and cosimulation. Minimum 2years of experience in systemslevel SerDes modelling of optical transceivers and links. Proficient in Python, Matlab, Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence Spectre, VerilogA, Keysight ADS, VPI Photonics, and photonics design tools. Experience in highspeed electrooptic measurements and hardware bringup. Experience collaborating with photonics and electronics teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience in product development or projects with industry. Demonstrated strong problemsolving skills specifically to problems that do not have obvious solutions. Strong publication record. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Willingness and ability to learn quickly. Selfstarter with a no task is too big or small attitude. 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 fulltime employees) Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. 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. Seniority level MidSenior level Employment type Fulltime Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
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