Photonics Technical Lead
LightmatterBoston, Massachusetts, United States • Mountain View, California, United States
Posted December 4, 2025
210000 - 256000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress.
Job Description
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. We are hiring a Photonics Technical Lead to develop integrated and highly scalable laser solutions for silicon photonics AI communications and computation.
Requirements
- A Ph.D. degree in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar discipline with at least 3 years of post-degree relevant experience, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, and semiconductor physics
- Strong understanding of silicon photonics
- Experience of closely collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with strong and clear communication
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions
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)