Lightmatter · 18 hours ago
Technical Program Manager
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$167K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expLightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling significant advancements in human progress. The Senior Technical Program Manager will coordinate the engineering efforts behind Lightmatter’s AI and Chiplet Interconnect products, managing the silicon hardware engineering team from design through production while collaborating with various engineering teams.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)SemiconductorCloud ComputingSoftwareAI InfrastructureData CenterMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Organize and expertly drive planning, scheduling, and day-to-day execution to support Lightmatter’s silicon, package and systems development
Collaborate with leads and engineering teams in effectively estimating and prioritizing tasks in order to maintain excellent quality on a realistic delivery schedule
Develop and lead project plans (scope, schedule, and budget) to ensure alignment with key partners and business needs
Manage project schedules and quality, identify possible issues and risks, and clearly communicate them to project stakeholders
Facilitate recurring project meetings and operational checkpoint activities throughout the life cycle of projects
Set clear and targeted communication to management of project information, including project plan, key dates, and project status
Provide the required hands-on project management, cross-functional coordination, and internal and external team communications to deliver outstanding program outcomes
Take responsibility for release schedules and milestones in a fast-paced environment
Opportunities to engage with vendors and customers in external program
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience with silicon design and tapeout, and product qualification
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Experience with product qualification lifecycle (EVT, DVT, PVT)
Prior semiconductor engineering experience (chip, systems, or product)
Experience influencing decisions and leading teams in a matrix environment
Attention to detail and strong ability to multitask in an ever-changing fast-paced environment
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements, characterized by a high level of responsiveness and passion for enhancing operational efficiency
Expert user of program management tools such as MS-Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar
Excellent communications and technical presentation skills
Preferred
Knowledge of photonic structures, optical communication, and laser solutions
Experience setting up project management initiatives from scratch in either a startup or a new business unit environment
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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)
2024 (12)
2023 (5)
2022 (4)
2021 (4)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$822MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceGoogle Ventures,Viking Global InvestorsViking Global Investors
2025-07-01Secondary Market
2024-10-16Series D· $400M
2023-12-19Series C· $155M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Harris
Founder, CEO
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Bob Turner
Sr. VP Sales & Solution Architecture
Recent News
2025-11-23
2025-10-09
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