# Photonics Characterization Intern & New Grad 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: Internship
- Location: Boston, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-25
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/lightmatter/jobs/5374627008?gh_jid=5374627008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lightmatter-photonics-characterization-intern-and-new-grad/

## About the role

If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders. We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

## What they're looking for

- Recent PhD graduate OR PhD candidate in Photonics with a strong understanding of Silicon Photonics and demonstrated experience in electro-optic component testing
- Experienced in developing and implementing automated testing systems using Python scripting, with a proven ability to translate data into actionable strategies
- Highly analytical, process-oriented, and capable of working independently to solve complex, non-obvious technical problems in a lab environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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