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Package Layout Engineer

Lightmatter
Location
Mountain View, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Photonics Packaging Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in IC package layout design
  • Proficient with Allegro X APD
  • Understanding of IC package substrates and organic materials, and their impact on package design
Nice to have
  • Educational background in IC packaging and substrate layout design
  • Familiarity with system-level validation tools such as Cadence Integrity 3DIC for package/IC codesign
  • Familiarity with layout tools (e.g., Expedition Package Designer, Pads Layout, Altium, etc.)
  • Experience with layout tool scripting languages (e.g., SKILL or Python) to enable design automation
  • Exposure to or interest in early-stage architectural pathfinding and physical feasibility studies for multi-chiplet and advanced packaging architectures (2.5D/3D IC, Silicon Interposers, EMIB, Fan-Out Chip-on-Wafer, etc.)
What the job really is

As a Package Layout Engineer at Lightmatter, you will be responsible for designing IC package substrate layouts that meet stringent requirements for signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturability. Your role involves collaborating with suppliers, generating fabrication files, and supporting design automation efforts while working on innovative packaging architectures that integrate both analog and digital components.

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
  • Salary range provided is $157,000 — $176,000, but total compensation includes equity which is not specified in detail
  • Role involves complex interactions across digital, analog, and photonics domains, which may require a steep learning curve for some candidates
  • Position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws, which may limit candidate eligibility
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