Mixed-Signal Validation Engineer
Lightmatter, Mountain View, CA, United States
About Lightmatter
Lightmatter is a pioneering company in AI data center infrastructure, developing photonics-based communication solutions.
Position Summary
We are hiring a Mixed‑Signal Architecture Validation Engineer to partner with internal engineering teams to deliver products to market.
Responsibilities
Own mixed‑signal architecture validation for Lightmatter’s Passage product line, working closely with the architecture, chip design, and software teams.
Influence the mixed‑signal architecture from initial concept through high‑volume production.
Validate and specify system‑level mixed‑signal designs, integrating complex AMS and photonic circuits, including high‑speed drivers, receivers, SerDes, ADCs/DACs, digital controllers, and photonic modulators and detectors.
Collaborate with test and validation engineers to validate hardware against simulation predictions.
Translate pre‑silicon verification into post‑silicon validation with the DV team.
Support architectural‑level firmware validation.
Author, review, and validate architectural specifications and test methodologies.
Identify improvements and potential pitfalls, including mitigation strategies, for the proposed architectures.
Qualifications
MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
In‑depth knowledge of AMS design flows, preferably for photonic communication channels.
Proven track record of delivering high‑volume silicon to market and understanding the silicon product development flow.
Expertise in mixed‑signal circuit design for high‑speed analog/photonic links, including device bring‑up, control, and digital signal processing.
Hands‑on experience with lab instruments and test setups.
Strong problem‑solving skills for challenging problems.
Ability and desire to collaborate in a cross‑disciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of SerDes PCS layer, equalization, and forward error‑correction schemes.
Power user of development tools (AI agents, CAD tools, SPICE simulators, IBIS‑AMI simulators) and programming languages (MATLAB, Python).
Experience in optical link bring‑up and debug.
Salary Range
$186,000 USD – $210,000 USD (total compensation includes base salary, equity, and performance‑based rewards).
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 for full‑time employees
Export Control
Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control laws.
EEO Statement
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Lightmatter is a pioneering company in AI data center infrastructure, developing photonics-based communication solutions.
Position Summary
We are hiring a Mixed‑Signal Architecture Validation Engineer to partner with internal engineering teams to deliver products to market.
Responsibilities
Own mixed‑signal architecture validation for Lightmatter’s Passage product line, working closely with the architecture, chip design, and software teams.
Influence the mixed‑signal architecture from initial concept through high‑volume production.
Validate and specify system‑level mixed‑signal designs, integrating complex AMS and photonic circuits, including high‑speed drivers, receivers, SerDes, ADCs/DACs, digital controllers, and photonic modulators and detectors.
Collaborate with test and validation engineers to validate hardware against simulation predictions.
Translate pre‑silicon verification into post‑silicon validation with the DV team.
Support architectural‑level firmware validation.
Author, review, and validate architectural specifications and test methodologies.
Identify improvements and potential pitfalls, including mitigation strategies, for the proposed architectures.
Qualifications
MS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
In‑depth knowledge of AMS design flows, preferably for photonic communication channels.
Proven track record of delivering high‑volume silicon to market and understanding the silicon product development flow.
Expertise in mixed‑signal circuit design for high‑speed analog/photonic links, including device bring‑up, control, and digital signal processing.
Hands‑on experience with lab instruments and test setups.
Strong problem‑solving skills for challenging problems.
Ability and desire to collaborate in a cross‑disciplinary team.
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of SerDes PCS layer, equalization, and forward error‑correction schemes.
Power user of development tools (AI agents, CAD tools, SPICE simulators, IBIS‑AMI simulators) and programming languages (MATLAB, Python).
Experience in optical link bring‑up and debug.
Salary Range
$186,000 USD – $210,000 USD (total compensation includes base salary, equity, and performance‑based rewards).
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 for full‑time employees
Export Control
Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control laws.
EEO Statement
Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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