What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Photonic Systems Architect (Boston, Bay Area) position at Lightmatter?
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
About this Role
As a Principal Photonic Systems Architect , you will collaborate with both external partners and internal engineering teams to develop and deliver innovative, high-volume photonics products. In this role, you will design and define advanced architecture solutions, working closely with cross-disciplinary teams to model, analyze, and optimize system performance. You may also test and measure prototypes to validate models and design assumptions. Success in this role requires deep expertise in silicon photonics process technologies, advanced photonic designs, high-speed (40 GHz) electro-optic interfaces, lasers, and packaging / assembly techniques. Strong creativity, analytical problem-solving, and effective communication are essential. You may also represent Lightmatter's technical leadership by publishing research and presenting at premier industry conferences.
Join a tight-knit team where each individual's contributions directly influence the success of the company and product. You'll have the opportunity to build a new kind of computer from the ground up and to solve groundbreaking challenges along the way. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in technically diverse environments where great ideas are prioritized.
- We are currently hiring for multiple levels for this role. Your level and compensation will be determined by your experience, education, and location.
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We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range
198,000-$270,000 USD
Benefits
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Salary : $198,000 - $270,000
