# Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer 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: Senior
- Location: Boston, MA; Mountain View, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2025-12-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/lightmatter/jobs/5010709008?gh_jid=5010709008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lightmatter-sr-staff-photonics-systems-engineer/

## 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.

## What they're looking for

- A Ph.D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant post-degree experience (or equivalent)
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, and semiconductor physics
- Strong understanding of silicon photonics
- Experience of closely collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, like photonics design, packaging, thermal, system engineering and firmware to name a few
- Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders with strong and clear communication
- Demonstrated strong problem solving skills specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions

Tags: Photonics & Silicon Engineering