Staff Embedded Software Engineer- Lasers

Lightmatter, a revolutionary company in AI data center infrastructure valued at $4.4 billion, is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer specializing in laser systems. The company has pioneered the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, designed to connect thousands to millions of processors at light speed for advanced AI and HPC workloads.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of photonics and embedded systems, where you'll be instrumental in developing control systems for cutting-edge photonic interconnect products. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts in Photonic, Analog, Digital, Systems, and Network domains to define and implement critical control plane architectures and laser stabilization algorithms.

The position requires a strong background in embedded systems and software development, with particular emphasis on hardware-software integration and kernel-level development. You'll be working with state-of-the-art debugging tools and integrating with modern data center administration capabilities. The role combines hands-on technical work with customer interaction, offering a perfect blend of engineering and business impact.

Lightmatter offers an attractive benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, equity grants, and a flexible hybrid work environment. The company's recent $400M Series D funding and $4.4B valuation demonstrate its strong market position and growth potential. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a company that's literally reinventing computing with light, working alongside brilliant scientists and accomplished industry leaders to shape the future of AI infrastructure.