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 raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
About this Role
As a PCB Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering board and system solutions using Lightmatter's innovative technology to create state of the art machine learning/artificial intelligence platforms. You will work closely with our hardware teams, including mechanical, packaging, and IC engineering, to design and build leading edge system level products.
Responsibilities
* PCB layout of high-speed, high-density multi-layer printed circuit boards, 14-layers and up
* Create a constraint-driven routing methodology
* Develop and maintain a corporate library of component footprints
* Interface to outside PCB layout service bureaus when necessary
* Work with hardware engineers and PCB fab vendors to create stack-ups, obtain impedance specifications, and resolve technical issues during the PCB fabrication process
* Ensure the board layouts meet the latest Design For Manufacturability standards
* Create complete output packages including gerbers, fabrication and assembly drawings, odb++, IPC, and placement files
Qualifications
* 5+ years of industry experience, including at least one year using Altium Designer
* Experience interpreting datasheets and schematics to generate proper constraints in the layout design
* Knowledge of IPC, JEDEC, IEEE, and other electronic standards
* Experience designing high speed serial interfaces (25Gbps or higher) and the latest memory interfaces such as GDDR5/6
* Experience designing DC/DC converters for high efficiency and low noise
* Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management tools, e.g. Oracle Agile, Arena, or Omnify PLM with an understanding of BOM and ECO management
* Knowledge of common manufacturing processes
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range
$130,000-$150,000 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)
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.