Lightmatter builds chips for artificial intelligence computing. Our architecture leverages unique properties of light to enable fast and efficient inference and training engines. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems and doing impactful work...work like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!

　　We are looking for a talented PCB Layout engineer to help us build the next generation of artificial intelligence accelerators.

　　As a PCB Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering board and system solutions using Lightmatter’s innovative technology to create state of the art machine learning/artificial intelligence platforms. You will work closely with our hardware teams, including mechanical, packaging, and IC engineering, to design and build leading edge system level products.

　　Responsibilities

　　PCB layout of high-speed, high-density multi-layer printed circuit boards, 14-layers and up

　　Create a constraint-driven routing methodology

　　Develop and maintain a corporate library of component footprints

　　Interface to outside PCB layout service bureaus when necessary

　　Work with hardware engineers and PCB fab vendors to create stack-ups, obtain impedance specifications, and resolve technical issues during the PCB fabrication process

　　Ensure the board layouts meet the latest Design For Manufactuability standards

　　Create complete output packages including gerbers, fabrication and assembly drawings, odb++, IPC, and placement files

　　Requirements

　　5+ years of industry experience, including at least one year using Altium Designer

　　Experience interpreting datasheets and schematics to generate proper constraints in the layout design

　　Knowledge of IPC, JEDEC, IEEE, and other electronic standards

　　Experience designing high-speed serial interfaces (25Gbps or higher) and the latest memory interfaces such as GDDR5/6

　　Experience designing DC/DC converters for high efficiency and low noise

　　Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management tools, e.g. Oracle Agile, Arena, or Omnify PLM with an understanding of BOM and ECO management

　　Knowledge of common manufacturing processes

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree Benefits

　　Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

　　401k matching

　　Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

　　Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

　　Paid Family Leave

　　Short Term & Long Term Disability

　　Training & Development

　　Flexible, hybrid workplace model

　　Stock Option Plan

　　Base Compensation Range: $70,000 to $85,000. In accordance with the Colorado, California and New York law, the range provided is Lightmatter's reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Actual pay will be based on several factors including work experience, location and education.

　　Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.