Photonic Design Automation Engineer

Lightmatter builds chips for artificial intelligence computing that leverages unique properties of light for efficient computing and communications. 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!

At Lightmatter, we are working on some of the most complex photonic interconnect systems ever created which require custom solutions at every step. We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Photonics Design Automation Engineer to spearhead our efforts to create a seamless photonic development and integration flow. As a part of a cross-disciplinary team of world-class engineers and scientists, you will work on a wide range of challenging problems which require novel approaches and outstanding problem-solving skills.

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 including the development of Silicon Photonics based high performance optical interconnect solutions for the next generation of AI-ML products from the ground up which will require solving groundbreaking challenges along the way. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in technically diverse environments where great ideas are prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop and maintain custom solutions for photonic simulation and layout
• Coordinate and drive efforts to enhance and validate our design and simulation flows
• Contribute to system level photonic layouts 
• Closely collaborate with photonic, analog, physical design and, and design verification teams to provide support for their design and simulation efforts using industry-standard and proprietary tools
• Enhance integration among custom and commercial solutions
• Contribute to Process Design Kits (PDK) development
• Perform system-level photonic layouts and simulations

Requirements

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics or similar disciplines with 5+ years of experience or PhD with 2+ years of experience
• Working knowledge of photonic device physics and modeling algorithms
• 3+ years of experience using scripting languages such Python
• 3+ years of experience with EDA tools such as Cadence Spectre and/or Synopsys OptoCompiler 
• 2+ years of experience with Verilog-A, Spectre and SPICE
• 2+ years of experience with at least one foundry technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with photonic simulation tools such Ansys FDTD, Tidy3D, Photon Design or similar
• Familiarity with netlists, LVS and DRC
• Familiarity with PDK, Monte Carlo sampling and statistical analysis
• The role requires good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team across time zones
• Experience with Cadence SKILL scripting
• Solid software and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated track record of creation and maintenance of software packages

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, including all US locations, is $130,00,000-$185,000. 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.