Lightmatter · 5 months ago
Analog IC Design Engineer, AMS
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $230K/yr
9+ years expLightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. This role involves designing innovative analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits for next-generation optical and wireline communication systems, collaborating with architects and engineers, and validating circuit performance in the lab.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Design analog/mixed-signal (AMS) circuits used in control loops, such as data converters, amplifiers, drivers, comparators, bandgap, and more
Support micro-architecture development with chip architects by conducting feasibility studies
Collaborate with members of our design engineering teams (system, digital, analog, photonics/laser) to define electrical requirements
Document design simulations and verifications towards formal design reviews
Drive block-level floorplan, mask design views, and their reviews
Run post-layout and mixed-signal top-level simulations to validate integration
Define production and bench-level test plans
Validate the performance of the circuits in the lab
Qualification
Required
MS with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 9+ years of industry experience designing analog and mixed-signal circuits
Solid understanding of CMOS device characteristics, noise, mismatch, linearity, and design trade-offs
Experience with Cadence Design Environment
Experience in testing analog circuits in a lab environment
Ability to work collaboratively with people across multiple functional areas
Preferred
Experience interfacing with Silicon photonics (MZM, Ring) or laser IC is a plus
Experience in chip top-level design is a plus
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)
Company
Lightmatter
Lightmatter develops photonic chips that enable data processing and communication using light instead of electricity.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$822MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceViking Global InvestorsGoogle Ventures
2024-10-16Series D· $400M
2023-12-19Series C· $155M
2023-05-31Series C· $154M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Harris
Founder, CEO
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Bob Turner
Sr. VP Sales & Solution Architecture
Recent News
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