Lightmatter is hiring a Chip Firmware Validation Engineer to help build the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and validating the device software and firmware stack for our Photonic Compute and Photonic Interconnect products.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team including photonics, analog, digital, systems, and network experts to define the control architecture for Lightmatter's photonic interconnect products.
- Drive the software and firmware validation testing for our photonic products.
- Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
- Participate in defining product architecture and validation test plans definition to gather requirements and usability criteria.
What We're Looking For
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in ASIC firmware validation.
- Strong understanding of hardware-software integration.
- Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses.
- Experience in embedded software development.
- Experience developing commercial or enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux.
- Experience with Git and CMake for building and managing software projects.
- Hands-on experience with data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency with Python, C, C++ and MongoDB.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Snowflake reporting software.
- Experience with environments such as CMIS and OpenBMC, and familiarity with validation and reliability/FIT(Failure in Time) testing.
- Familiarity with optical test, measurement and methodologies for characterizing optical components and systems.
- Experience developing firmware for photonic transceivers or similar systems.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Python, C, C++
- Databases: MongoDB
- Tools: Git, CMake
- Platforms: Linux
- Debugging: GDB, JTAG, Logic analyzers
- Specialized: Snowflake, CMIS, OpenBMC
Team & Environment
Join a tight-knit team where each individual’s contributions directly impact the success of the company.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $180,000—$202,000 USD + equity: New hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity.
- 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 (applicable to full-time employees)
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid workplace model.
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