Challenging and cutting-edge technology
Challenging and cutting-edge technology
The problems are very interesting and at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. There is a lot of practical experience to be gained working on the problems at Lightmatter that could promote long-term career growth and development.
The focus of the projects is quite broad, and employees may be pulled into a lot of different projects simultaneously which can make individual bandwidth highly constricted.
Focus can also shift suddenly from one direction to another, needing quick adaptation.
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Lightmatter Interview Experiences
Software Engineer
I applied through a recruiter. They have a very frustrating interview process. After the initial screening, which may or may not happen twice, they have a take-home programming quiz where you're probably going to spend hours on random things like se
Photonics Test Engineer
I applied online. The process took two weeks. For me, the entire interview process contains: - HR phone call - Manager screening - Technical interview The process was well organized in terms of the timeline, which spans about one to two weeks. The
Engineer
Be prepared to follow up for each round. I followed up to push the process for every round, and for the final round, I did it twice. But the recruiter ghosted. I think it's very disrespectful, especially if the candidate made it to the final round. I
Software Engineer
Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesFebruary 7, 2021I applied through a recruiter. They have a very frustrating interview process. After the initial screening, which may or may not happen twice, they have a take-home programming quiz where you're probably going to spend hours on random things like se
Photonics Test Engineer
San Jose, California, United StatesDecember 31, 2025I applied online. The process took two weeks. For me, the entire interview process contains: - HR phone call - Manager screening - Technical interview The process was well organized in terms of the timeline, which spans about one to two weeks. The
Engineer
April 28, 2026Be prepared to follow up for each round. I followed up to push the process for every round, and for the final round, I did it twice. But the recruiter ghosted. I think it's very disrespectful, especially if the candidate made it to the final round. I
