Hardware Systems Technical Lead

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!We are looking for a talented engineer to provide technical leadership to the Hardware Systems organization to help us build the next generation of silicon photonics based artificial intelligence accelerators and interconnect products. As a Hardware Systems Technical Lead, you will be responsible for delivering board and system solutions using Lightmatter’s innovative technology to create state of the art machine learning/artificial intelligence or massive scale-out interconnect platforms. You will work closely with our hardware and software teams, including mechanical, packaging, and IC engineering, to design and build leading edge system level products.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with system architects and technical leads to define and develop hardware systems for photonic AI infrastructure applicationsOwn hardware systems development throughout the full lifecycle, from concept through productionDefine, develop, and review PCBAs to meet system-level electrical, power, and interface requirementsLead hands-on integration, verification, and validation across bench bring-up, EVT/DVT, and production releaseDrive cross-functional collaboration with firmware, photonics, packaging, and software teams to resolve dependencies and manage tradeoffsMaintain thorough hardware documentation for schematics, design reviews, test plans, validation reports, and other engineering documentationResearch components and technologies to meet current and next-generation product goals and contribute to the technology roadmap, and improve development processes and engineering best practicesMentor and provide technical guidance to engineers on the teamQualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 7+ years of relevant industry experienceDemonstrated track record of taking multiple complex hardware systems from concept through productionDeep knowledge of VRMs, high-speed SerDes, and interfaces/protocols including PCIe, Ethernet, SPI/QSPI, I3C, I2C, and JTAGExperience leading multi-disciplinary development, integration, and troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and firmware domainsStrong ownership mindset with the ability to work in ambiguous and dynamic environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience designing hardware systems for AI/HPC data center infrastructure, optical transceivers, or silicon photonics productsExperience with Systems Engineering methodology, including requirements definition and traceability, FMEA, and EVT/DVT/PVT planning and executionFamiliarity with advanced packaging technologies and high-density PCB designWe offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.Salary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.$144,000 - $165,000 CADRetirement Savings Matching ProgramLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Paid Family LeaveShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentFlexible, hybrid workplace modelEquity grants (applicable to full-time employees)Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. 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.Lightmatter follows a hybrid work modelExport ControlCandidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
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