Lightmatter · 19 hours ago
Sr Manager Hardware Engineering Analysis
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$213K/yr - $262K/yr
8+ years expLightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The role involves architecting and optimizing semiconductor products, overseeing a team of experts in thermo-mechanical design, and establishing innovative simulation methodologies to drive the technology roadmap.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a cross-disciplinary team of 6- 8 engineers with expertise across thermal & thermo-mechanical analysis, and mechanical design domains
Develop and implement state-of-the-art analysis techniques to provide accurate, predictable, and high-confidence thermal and thermo-mechanical analysis. This encompasses photonic and electronic chips (PIC, EIC), advanced 2.5D and 3D Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) packages, and the complex interactions within these systems
Develop validation techniques and drive appropriate data collection activities (in-house and in collaboration with external labs) to deliver high confidence in analysis outcomes
Participate in design reviews at program levels and publish documents to support evidence-based indicators of risk levels at each program level milestone
Establish and evaluate group accomplishments against defined objectives and key results
Maintain and develop capabilities by recruiting appropriate talent and continuing to review employee’s skill set requirements & training to meet business needs
Ensure a safe, secure, and legal work environment
Responsible for employee performance management and development
Qualification
Required
Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field is required
A minimum of 8+ years of demonstrated domain expertise in Thermal and Mechanical Design, including proficiency in simulation techniques such as Finite Element Analysis, is essential
At least 5 years of verifiable experience in leading and managing a multi-physics engineering analysis team is necessary
Expertise in the development of advanced (2.5D, 3D, CPO) package assembly and test processes, with a proven ability to address reliability challenges through rigorous analysis, design of experiments and guiding failure analysis
Proficient in lab-scale validation techniques, material characterization and expertise in the use of simulation or MCAD tools such as Solidwork, Ansys, or Flotherm
Extensive experience in collaborating with external vendors and suppliers is required
A solid understanding of software tools and requisite IT infrastructure is preferred
Preferred
Knowledge of EDA tools such as Mentor Graphics, Allegro
Ability to work independently, lead a team, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills and a track record of successful collaboration in cross-functional team environments
Creative thinker with strong problem solving skills
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (21)
2024 (12)
2023 (5)
2022 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$822MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceGoogle Ventures,Viking Global InvestorsViking Global Investors
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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