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Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer

Lightmatter · Boston, MA; Mountain View, CA · Boston, MA · Mountain View, CA · Toronto, ON

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Infrastructureonsitestaff$230k–$267k
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Build innovative laser solutions from the ground up for AI data centers.
  • Develop integrated, scalable solutions for AI communications and computation.
  • Shape Passage photonics engine connecting processors at speed of light.

What they offer

  • New hire equity grant and annual performance-based equity
  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Savings Matching Program
  • Life Insurance and Disability coverage
  • Generous Time Off and Paid Family Leave
  • Training & Development and Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace model

Ideal candidate

A creative systems thinker with deep photonics expertise who thrives in cross-disciplinary teams. You love solving ambiguous hardware challenges and turning cutting-edge laser concepts into high-volume products.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related discipline with at least 3 years post-degree experience
  • Minimum 8 years experience in photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits and semiconductor physics
  • Strong understanding of silicon photonics
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams across photonics, packaging, thermal, systems and firmware
  • Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills for problems without obvious solutions
remote policy
hybrid

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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