Sr Staff Integrated Photonics Laser Systems Architect
Lightmatter · Boston, MA; Mountain View, CA · Boston, MA · Mountain View, CA · Toronto, ON
Infrastructureonsitestaff$212k–$320k
At a glance
Highlights
- Define Guide laser platform supplying multi-wavelength power for AI interconnects.
- Own Data-SOA amplifier architecture boosting modulated signals in optical links.
- Shape next-gen 3D-stacked photonics engine connecting processors at light speed.
What they offer
- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance
- 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
Ideal candidate
Seasoned photonics innovator who loves owning complex laser systems end-to-end and collaborating across disciplines to shape breakthrough AI infrastructure.
Requirements
- PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related technical field
- 8+ years hands-on experience in optical devices, PICs and semiconductor physics
- Expertise in semiconductor optical amplifiers in datacom links including gain and WDM effects
- Solid foundation in semiconductor laser physics alongside silicon photonics integrated circuits
- Experience with wavelength locking, thermal tuning and power-control loops
- Experience with silicon photonics circuit simulations
- Experience taking products into high-volume manufacturing including reliability qualification
- Demonstrated technical leadership of a cross-functional team
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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