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!

We are hiring a Photonics Layout & Design Intern to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to component and system photonics layout as well as photonics design and test. You will also interact with photonics architecture, design, and test teams to assist in the overall development of photonic systems, specifying, selecting, and qualifying the various components necessary.

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 innovative laser solutions from the ground up and tackle groundbreaking challenges. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in diverse technical environments where great ideas are prioritized.

Responsibilities

Own photonics layout of the overall chip as well components
Design high-performance photonics devices suitable for high-volume manufacturing
Work with the photonics test team in defining requirements for device characterization, debug and validation
Analyze characterization data to ensure the device/system meets the specifications
Engage in problem solving and contributing with novel architectural ideas

Qualifications

Pursuing PhD in Photonics or Optics
Experience with code based GDS creation such as GDS Factory or similar
Proficiency in layout, modeling, and data analysis in Python
Experience with large scale layout, testing, and characterization of photonic devices
Must have deep knowledge of photonic device physics and semiconductor lasers
Demonstrated track record of design integrated silicon photonics components using Lumerical, Tidy3D, or equivalent
Ability to collaborate in cross-disciplinary team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate strong problem solving skills in problems that do not have obvious solutions
Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with strong and clear communication.
Willing and able to learn quickly, self-starter with a “no task is too big or small” attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with OptoCompiler
Experience doing layout with foundry PDKs
Experience with optical and electronic test equipment (e.g., optical spectrum analyzers).
Strong project execution skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet project milestones.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Hourly Rate in USD

$60—$65 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 and location. 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.

Photonics Layout and Design – Intern

Lightmatter

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