Lightmatter builds chips for artificial intelligence computing. Our architecture leverages the unique properties of light to enable fast and efficient inference and training engines. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work...work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!
We are currently hiring for multiple levels for this role. Your level and compensation will be determined by your experience, education, and location
Responsibilities
Participate in the architecture development with our chip architects by leading feasibility studies
Collaborate with other design engineering teams (system, packaging, digital, photonics) to translate system-level requirements into electrical design specifications
Lead the analog design and top-level integration of integrated circuits development
Design complex analog and mixed-signal circuits
Create technical reports and design specifications documents
Plan DFT strategy and support its design implementation
Oversee the performance validation of the analog circuits in the lab
Support production test development and ramp to production
Requirements
MS with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience
3+ years of experience in the Semiconductor industry experience in Analog/Mixed-signal IC design
Solid fundamentals of CMOS device characteristics, noise, mismatch, linearity, and design trade-offs
Experience designing complex blocks such as data converters, control-loop circuits used in power-delivery, high-speed interface circuits
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in advanced FinFET process nodes is a plus
Experience with Cadence Design Environment
Hands-on experience in the lab with silicon evaluation and validation
Ability to work collaboratively with people across multiple functional areas
Explains advanced concepts and understands how those concepts relate to other disciplines
Works in projects at all levels of the organization and serves as an external spokesperson
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401k matching
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Paid Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Stock Option Plan
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, inclusive of all US locations, is $130,000- $245,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education and Non-profit Organizations
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