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Staff/Sr Staff Electro-Optic Link Codesign Engineer

Lightmatter
Location
Boston, MA; Mountain View, CA; Toronto, ON
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Photonics Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Physics, or a closely related photonics/optics discipline and 5+ years of experience; or MS + 8 years of directly relevant industry experience
  • Deep expertise in photonic device physics and system-level optical link design
  • Hands-on proficiency with photonic simulation tools such as VPI Photonics and Lumerical FDTD / INTERCONNECT
  • Experience with analog and mixed-signal simulation tools like Cadence Virtuoso / Spectre
  • Demonstrated experience developing and executing optical link budgets and corner analyses
  • Demonstrated high-speed lab skills with various measurement equipment
Nice to have
  • Silicon photonics tape-out and post-silicon characterization experience
  • Exposure to co-packaged optics or optical I/O chiplet integration challenges
  • Signal processing knowledge for optical communications
  • Experience with Monte Carlo and statistical design methodologies
What the job really is

The Staff/Sr Staff Electro-Optic Link Codesign Engineer at Lightmatter will focus on the simulation, co-design, and verification of photonic-electronic links in the Passage™ system. This role involves developing simulation models, conducting analyses, and collaborating with circuit designers to optimize performance. The engineer will also be responsible for ensuring that the links meet performance standards through rigorous testing and analysis.

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 listed, but total compensation includes equity and performance-based rewards
  • Role involves complex technical challenges which may require significant expertise and experience
  • Candidates must comply with U.S. export control laws
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