Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Lasers

LightmatterMountain View, CA
Hybrid

About The Position

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads. Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter! If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders. Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!

Requirements

  • Minimum qualifications are those an applicant must possess to be considered a candidate for the position.

Nice To Haves

  • In addition to the main qualifications - Not required for an applicant to be considered a candidate for the position. They are desired qualifications above and beyond the minimums that demonstrate additional experience, education, or credentials. They are seen as “nice to have” qualities that will lead to a higher level of success for the applicant during the interview and consequently performing the job if the person is hired.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver embedded software for laser control systems.
  • Responsible for the design, development, and testing of firmware for embedded systems.
  • Create and maintain robust and efficient software for real-time applications.
  • Support the integration of embedded software with hardware components.
  • Manage software releases and version control.

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
  • Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
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