Staff Embedded Software Engineer- Lasers

Lightmatter

Boston, MA

Full Time

Senior

160k-200k

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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 is (re)inventing the future of computing with light and is committed to accelerating the development of data center photonics while growing every department. The company values tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, fostering a team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and industry leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team including Photonic, Analog, Digital, Systems and Network experts to define control plane architecture for Lightmatter's photonic interconnect products.
Define diagnostics and monitoring architecture for photonic transceivers.
Implement active laser control and stabilization algorithms in collaboration with a cross-functional design team.
Integrate with DataCenter administration capabilities using environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF.
Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
Participate in customer engagements to gather requirements and usability criteria.

Requirements

BS and 8+ years of experience, or MS and 6+ years of experience.
Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development.
Strong understanding of hardware-software integration.
Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses.
Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux.
Experience with Git and CMake for building and managing software projects.
Hands-on experience designing, simulating, or deploying control of autonomous systems.

Nice to Have

Proficiency with Python or C++.
Familiarity with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
Experience developing firmware for photonic transceivers or similar systems.
Experience with environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF.
Experience with optical communication systems and technologies.
Knowledge of laser physics and control techniques.
Familiarity with optical test and measurement and methodologies for characterizing optical components and systems.

Qualifications

Educational background in a technical field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics.

Benefits & Perks

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
Training & Development
Commuter Benefits
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Working at Lightmatter

Lightmatter fosters a culture of innovation, impact, and expertise, encouraging tackling complex challenges and continuous growth within a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion.

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