Photonics Systems Designer

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Lightmatter Full time

Design and Develop Next-Generation Optical Computers

Lightmatter is building chips that enable extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing clusters. We're looking for a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work.

This role involves designing, developing, building, and testing photonic systems that are key to our products. You'll work with device, hardware, and software design teams to assist in the overall development of photonic systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Design high-performance photonics devices suitable for high-volume manufacturing
  • Collaborate across disciplines to layout photonic devices for key test and product tape outs
  • Work with the photonics test team to define requirements for device characterization, debug, and validation
  • Analyze characterization data to ensure the device/system meets specifications
  • Engage in problem-solving and contribute novel architectural ideas
  • Publish and present novel ideas related to photonics

Requirements:

  • PhD in EECS, Physics, or related discipline with 3 years of experience
  • Knowledge of photonic device physics
  • Demonstrated track record of design integrated silicon photonics components using Lumerical, Tidy3D, or equivalent
  • Experience with code-based GDS creation, such as GDS Factory or similar
  • Experience with large-scale layout, testing, and characterization of photonic devices
  • Experience with PDK and Cadence environments a plus
  • Ability to collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in problems without obvious solutions
  • Can-do, positive attitude

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan Matching
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace model
  • Stock Option Plan


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