Machine Learning Infrastructure Researcher
Lightmatter · Toronto, ON · Mountain View, CA
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At a glance
Highlights
- Invent novel Passage-powered hardware systems for extreme-scale AI workloads.
- Model performance of light-connected systems on training and inference.
- Publish cutting-edge ML systems research with product and engineering teams.
What they offer
- 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
- Equity grants
Ideal candidate
A creative systems thinker with 10+ years shaping ML infrastructure who thrives in ambiguity, bridges research and product, and loves publishing impactful, first-principles hardware ideas.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years industry or research experience
- Background in Machine Learning systems research with performance evaluation and modeling
- Hands-on experience with machine learning / deep learning and LLM training and inference frameworks
- Academic publications in relevant journals and industry conferences
- Strong knowledge of AI systems including compute and networking technologies and topologies
- Proven track record leading a team to deliver published results
Lab profile
About Lightmatter
Building 3D-stacked photonics engines connecting AI processors at light speed for data centers.
What they build
- Passage™ 3D-stacked photonics engine
- Photonic interconnects for AI / HPC data centers
Known for
- Silicon photonics
- 3D-stacked packaging
- High-speed analog / mixed-signal design
- Electro-optic systems
Key facts
- Raised $400M Series D
- $4.4 billion valuation
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