Lightmatter · 9 hours ago
Staff Digital Design Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $214K/yr
8+ years expLightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company is seeking a Digital Design Engineer to develop an ASIC for next-generation artificial intelligence computing architecture, collaborating closely with a team of scientists and engineers to design innovative compute accelerators.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop microarchitecture design and RTL for advanced ML/AI accelerator ASICs/SoCs including advanced memory system and high-performance NoC
Understand and integrate silicon photonic communication and compute technology into digital accelerator design
Actively work with Architecture, Design Verification, Implementation, Photonic, Analog and Software teams to realize high performance, low power designs in advanced technology nodes
Create design specifications and documentation to facilitate collaboration with partner teams
Manage RTL implementation to achieve functionally correct, performant designs within project schedules by identifying, communicating and mitigating risks
Qualification
Required
8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related fields)
Expertise with high-speed digital design techniques
Expertise with power-efficient digital design techniques
Experience in ASIC design with multiple successful tape outs
Preferred
Experience in communication protocols (e.g. PCIe)
Experience interfacing with memory systems (e.g. HBM/DDR5)
Knowledge of processor design, accelerators, and/or memory hierarchies
Knowledge of machine learning algorithms
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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