Sr. Staff Photonic Hardware Validation Engineer

About This Role: In this role, you will be responsible for the advanced platform-level validation of next-generation Lightmatter products. You will be expected to develop product-specific platform validation test plans for products from development to high-volume manufacturing. It also involves engaging with silicon design, digital verification, software, packaging, and system platform engineering teams to influence the definition of the product and to leverage the capabilities of the ecosystem from a platform validation perspective. You will be developing validation capabilities, tools, and platform-focused tests in Lightmatter. Part of the role is expected to support customer deployment and related technical issues.

Responsibilities: Own development of overall platform-level post-silicon validation strategies and plans for our highly integrated photonics-based AI platform, our photonics chiplet communication fabric and laser module. Define validation plan for platform-level qualification and high-volume manufacturing. Partner and influence design teams (hardware, software) during pre-silicon targets to ensure Pre-Si simulation meets specifications and milestone criteria. As needed, work with the design team to include validation hooks, telemetry sensors etc on Si, test vehicles and reference systems for comprehensive post-Si validation and monitoring. Setting up validation capabilities, automation, and executing validation in Lightmatter facilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Engineering/Science, or other related fields 12 years of industry experience in photonics and semiconductor products such as CPU, GPU, networking solutions At minimum 7 years of exposure to silicon and system validation 5+ years of validation content and script development using Python or C++ Had hands-on post-silicon chip, system power-on, and validation experience. Can demonstrate ability to debug and triage chip and system issues A deep understanding of photonics, laser design, and architecture

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Materials Engineering/Science, or other related fields A good understanding of advanced packaging (e.g: 2.5D, 3D packaging), photonic design, laser modules Experience in laser and photonics architecture and validation We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Salary Range: $203,000 USD - $240,000 USD

Benefits: 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) Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status. 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. Export Control Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lightmatter by 2x San Francisco, CA $140,000.00-$170,000.00 4 days ago Senior Software Quality Engineer (Non-Product) Alameda, CA $98,000.00-$196,000.00 4 weeks ago Senior Software Quality Engineer (I, II, III) Senior Systems Engineer, Fleet Validation Lead Sr Electrical Quality Engineer (Electromechanical) Alameda, CA $125,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago Manager, Systems Verification & Validation, Platform Safety Assurance Foster City, CA $189,000.00-$238,000.00 1 week ago Senior Software Engineer, GenAI Model Quality San Francisco, CA $204,000.00-$259,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$240,000.00 2 weeks ago Sr. Software Engineer - Payments Support San Francisco, CA $204,000.00-$259,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Software Engineer, Handshake Plus - Monetization San Francisco, CA $156,000.00-$211,000.00 2 days ago Founding Team Senior Software Engineer Manager for a Social Travel Platform targeting Digital Nomads San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$200,000.00 4 months ago Redwood City, CA $140,000.00-$198,000.00 2 weeks ago Alameda, CA $86,700.00-$173,300.00 18 hours ago San Carlos, CA $100,100.00-$161,300.00 6 hours ago Oakland, CA $130,000.00-$190,000.00 2 days ago Redwood City, CA $130,000.00-$145,000.00 1 week ago Redwood City, CA $112,700.00-$155,000.00 1 week ago San Francisco, CA $128,400.00-$160,500.00 2 weeks ago Alameda, CA $98,000.00-$196,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Electronics) San Francisco, CA $130,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago Alameda, CA $79,500.00-$138,700.00 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.