# Staff Embedded Software 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: 2026-07-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/lightmatter/jobs/5216367008?gh_jid=5216367008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lightmatter-staff-embedded-software-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

- BS and 8+ years of experience, or MS and 6+ years of experience
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
- Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development
- Strong understanding of hardware-software integration
- Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses
- Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux

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