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Lightmatter Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer (Boston and Mountain View) in Boston, Massachusetts
Analog Mixed-Signal Chip Lead Engineer
Lightmatter builds chips that enable extreme-scale artificial intelligence computing clusters. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems, and doing impactful work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!
In this role, you will be a key member of the analog team architecting the world's first photonic computers. This is fundamentally an interdisciplinary team, and outside-the-box thinking is the daily norm. You will need both deep expertise in mixed-signal and analog design and breadth across other engineering disciplines, such as photonics and digital electronics, semiconductor device physics, thermal/packaging, and machine learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate an eagerness to refresh and grow their competency in these areas.
Responsibilities
Support micro-architecture development with chip architects by conducting feasibility studies
Collaborate with members of our design engineering teams (packaging, digital, analog, photonics) to define chip partitions
Responsible for the top-level design including schematic/layout hierarchy and floor planning
Work cross-functionally with analog, digital, and photonics block designers to integrate circuit IPs
Plan for Power Delivery Network (PDN) and support its design implementation
Plan for ESD strategy and support its design implementation
Plan for Test strategy and support its design implementation
Oversee the layout and verify the design to ensure a successful tape-out
Work with Program Managers to meet the deliverable timelines at various stages in the product development
Define production and bench-level test plans
Validate performances of the circuits in the lab
Requirements
MS with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience
Semiconductor industry experience in Analog/Mixed-signal IC design
Deep understanding of analog and mixed signal circuit design including CMOS device characteristics, noise, mismatch, linearity, and design trade-offs
Experience leading the design of multiple analog/mixed-signal chips and their tape-outs
Experience with mixed-signal mode verification methodologies
Experience with integration flows and their challenges
Familiarity with packaging effects, supply isolations, ESD structures, and high-frequency circuit layout for optimum performance
Experience designing chips with 2.5/3D packaging is a plus
Working knowledge of RTL, PnR, Modeling, and Design verification flows is a plus
Experience with Cadence Design Environment
Experience testing analog circuits in a lab environment
Strong ability to work collaboratively with people across multiple functional areas
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
401k matching
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Paid Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Stock Option Plan
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, inclusive of all US locations, is $186,000.00 - $260,000.00. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
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.