Senior Photonics PDK Automation Engineer – Hybrid + Equity

Linuxconfig; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Matching Program

Life Insurance

Generous Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Training & Development

Flexible, hybrid workplace model

Equity grants

Job summary

Lightmatter is hiring a Senior Photonics PDK Design Automation Engineer in Boston, MA. This role involves developing our internal Process Design Kit and collaborating across teams to ensure high-impact designs. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in related fields and 3+ years of LVS deck development experience.

We provide competitive compensation including a new hire equity grant, generous time off, and other benefits. Join us to redefine computing with light!

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in LVS deck development.
• Experience with photonics layout.
• In-depth knowledge of integrated photonic devices and analog devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a library of pcells using Python-based layout frameworks.
• Design and test device and parameter extraction for innovative photonic devices.
• Implement regression testing and Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines.

Skills

Python programming

Electrical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Collaboration skills

Education

Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Photonics, or related field

Tools

Siemens Calibre

Cadence Pegasus

Python-based layout tools

Job description

Lightmatter is hiring a Senior Photonics PDK Design Automation Engineer in Boston, MA. This role involves developing our internal Process Design Kit and collaborating across teams to ensure high-impact designs. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD in related fields and 3+ years of LVS deck development experience.

We provide competitive compensation including a new hire equity grant, generous time off, and other benefits. Join us to redefine computing with light!