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Lightmatter · 2 weeks ago

Chip Firmware Development, Intern

positionToronto, Ontario, Canada
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern

Lightmatter is a photonic computer company leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure. They are seeking an Intern for their Software team to contribute to embedded software development and support system-level testing and validation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Contribute to production embedded software and firmware codebases
Enhance firmware testing and integration framework development for embedded projects
Incorporate development kit hardware test workflows into the software review and approval process
Write and debug integration tests for embedded systems
Collaborate with hardware and verification teams to support system-level testing and validation

Qualification

Embedded LinuxPythonC/C++GitHubCI toolsData pipeline knowledgeWillingness to learnCollaboration

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field)
Familiarity with software design concepts and working experience with embedded Linux
Knowledge of data pipeline and data reporting / monitoring frameworks
Proficiency with GitHub and CI tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++
Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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

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Lightmatter develops photonic chips that enable data processing and communication using light instead of electricity.
dateFounded in 2017
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://lightmatter.co

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$822M
Key Investors
T. Rowe PriceViking Global InvestorsGoogle Ventures
2024-10-16Series D· $400M
2023-12-19Series C· $155M
2023-05-31Series C· $154M

Leadership Team

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Nicholas Harris
Founder, CEO
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Bob Turner
Sr. VP Sales & Solution Architecture
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