Staff Embedded Software Engineer
LightmatterMountain View, California, United States
Posted January 28, 2026
191000 - 202000 USD
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 talented software engineer to help us build the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects.
Requirements
- BS and 8+ years of experience, or MS and 6+ years of experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development.
- Strong understanding of hardware-software integration.
- Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses.
- Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux.
- Experience with Git and CMake for building and managing software projects.
- Hands-on experience designing, simulating, or deploying control of autonomous systems.
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