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Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer

Lightmatter
Location
Mountain View, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Product Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • In-depth knowledge of design flows for AMS electronics, preferably on photonic communication channels
  • Proven track record of delivering successful high-volume silicon to market
  • Thorough understanding of the silicon product development flow
  • In-depth knowledge of mixed-signal circuit design in a high-speed analog/photonic link
Nice to have
  • Understanding of SerDes PCS layer and equalization
  • Power user of development tools, including AI agents, CAD tools, SPICE simulators, IBIS-AMI simulators, and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB or Python)
  • Experience in optical link bring-up and debug
What the job really is

As a Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer at Lightmatter, you will validate the architecture of mixed-signal circuits for the Passage product line, collaborating closely with various engineering teams. Your responsibilities will include specifying system-level designs, validating hardware against simulations, and influencing product definitions and methodologies. This role requires a solid understanding of mixed-signal digital architecture and the ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team environment.

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
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figure mentioned, only a range provided
  • The role involves complex problem-solving, which may require a steep learning curve
  • The position requires collaboration across multiple technical disciplines, which could be challenging for some candidates
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