Job Description

Lightmatter builds chips for artificial intelligence computing. Our architecture leverages unique properties of light to enable fast and efficient inference and training engines. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems and doing impactful work...work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated digital design engineer to help develop an ASIC for the next-generation artificial intelligence computing architecture alongside a team of world-class scientists and engineers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand application of the accelerator, proposing and developing improvements in overall digital architecture design
• Develop RTL (i.e. system Verilog) modules with DFT considerations for an ASIC
• Debug complex logic simulations
• Generate documentation for modules, including functionality and timing
• Actively collaborate with photonics and analog design teams to design devices that meet electrical and optical requirements
• Work closely with software teams on functionality, interfaces, and documentation

REQUIREMENTS

• 4+ years of experience in ASIC design with multiple successful tapeouts
• BS degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (or other related fields)
• Familiarity with advanced verification techniques such as coverage driven testing, assertions, and formal verification
• Fluency in English Language, both written and verbal

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering (or related fields)
• Experience in communication protocols (e.g. PCIe)
• Experience interfacing with memory systems (e.g. HBM/DDR5)
• Knowledge of processor design, accelerators, and/or memory hierarchies
• Knowledge of machine learning algorithms
• Operating general lab equipment (oscilloscope, logic & bus analyzers, device programmers)

BENEFITS

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan 401k
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family Leave
• Stock Option Plan