Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer

About Lightmatter We are building the engine that will power discoveries, drive progress, and redefine what computers—and human beings—are capable of.

• high-volume laser and optical product
• Collaborate with product and architecture teams to drive new laser and
• photonics concepts
• Work closely with hardware and software teams to translate high level module
• product requirements 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 photonic
• systems, control algorithms, PICs, and control ASICs that meet performance,
• power, and production requirements
• 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

Required

• A Ph.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
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and
• non-technical stakeholders with strong and clear communication
• Demonstrated strong problem solving skills specifically pertaining to
• problems that do not have obvious solutions

Preferred

• Experience in lasers or silicon photonics for datacom applications
• Experience with control systems and system engineering
• Experience working in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership of a cross-functional team
• Willing and able to learn quickly, self-starter with a “no task is too big or
• small” attitude

• determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market
• data.
• Salary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new
• hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that
• recognize your impact and contribution.
• 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
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model
• Equity grants (applicable to full-time 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.
• requirements of U.S. export control laws.