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Director of Hardware Engineering Analysis

Lightmatter

Mountain View, california


Job Details

Full-time


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Director of Hardware Engineering Analysis

Lightmatter builds chips that enable extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing clusters. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!

In this role, you will lead and manage a multi-physics engineering team across various domains from Signal/Power Integrity, Photonics, Mechanical, and Thermals to develop state-of-the-art simulation techniques and establish methodologies to deliver error-free design execution for Lightmatter products from package to systems. You will be managing a team of at least eight to ten analysts from various disciplines. You will work closely with Package and System Architects to develop cutting-edge technologies to enable AI architectures, setting new industry standards with respect to compute power, performance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a cross-disciplinary team of 8 to 10 engineers with expertise across SI/PI, Thermo-mechanical, and Photonic domains
  • Establish state-of-the-art analysis techniques that deliver accurate, predictable, and high-confidence results
  • Develop validation techniques and drive appropriate data collection activities to deliver high confidence in analysis outcomes
  • Establish analysis methodologies and measurement metrologies to ensure error-free, timely package and system design tape-outs
  • Participate in design reviews at program levels and publish documents to support evidence-based indicators of risk levels at each program level milestone
  • Participate in technology roadmap discussions. Innovate and optimize through analysis to down-select solutions that meet Lightmatter product requirements
  • Define group objectives and key results; plans and evaluates group accomplishments
  • Maintain and develop capabilities by recruiting appropriate talent and continuing to review employee’s skill set requirements & training to meet business needs.
  • Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment
  • Responsible for employee performance management and development

Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant field
  • Minimum of 15 years of proven domain expertise in at least one the following fields: Signal/Power Integrity, Thermals, Mechanical Design, FEA and Photonics
  • At least 5 years of proven experience in leading and managing a multi-physics engineering analysis team
  • Proven experience and knowledge of semiconductor packaging technologies; General understanding of 2D/2.5D & 3D packaging technologies and ability to perform trade-offs across design, manufacturability and reliability
  • Proven experience in working with vendors and suppliers
  • Experience in lab scale validation techniques in at least of the domains such as SI/PI, thermals and mechanicals
  • Proficient user of at least one of the following simulation tools:
    • Power Integrity: PowerSI, PowerDC, H-Spice and ADS
    • Thermal/Mechanical: Solidworks/Ansys/Abaqus;
    • Signal Integrity: Ansys HFSS/Keysight ADS
    • Knowledge of EDA tools such as Mentor Graphics, Allegro
  • Understanding of software tools and IT infrastructure requirements

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to work independently, lead a team, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong communication skills and a track record of successful collaboration in cross-functional team environments
  • Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills

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 $230,000-$300,000. 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.

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