# Digital Architect at Lightmatter

- Company: Lightmatter
- What the company does: Rethinking the limits of AI, Lightmatter merges photonics and computing to build a future where speed, efficiency, and intelligence converge. Backed by GV.
- Company website: https://lightmatter.co
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boston, MA; Mountain View, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-13
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/lightmatter/jobs/5324070008?gh_jid=5324070008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lightmatter-digital-architect/

## About the role

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!

## What they're looking for

- 3+ years and a Masters’ degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Knowledge of power-efficient digital design flow for high-speed AMS electronics, preferably on photonic communication channels
- Understanding of digital circuit design in a high-speed analog/photonic link, including device bring-up, control, and digital signal processing
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

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