Lightmatter
Senior Embedded Software Engineer- Simics (Boston and Mountain View)
Lightmatter, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
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.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
About this Role
We are hiring a talented software engineer to help us build the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and extending the device-software and firmware stack for Photonic Compute and Photonic interconnect products. You will be collaborating with other software team members as well as hardware systems teams to develop and model embedded systems functionality. Responsibilities
Manage link configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance on our groundbreaking optical networking for ML data center environments Manage secure device bring-up for first silicon. Develop diagnostics/monitoring capabilities using prototype environments. Qualifications BS or higher in computer/software engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. 8+ years of industry experience with device drivers and RTOS development. Proficiency with the Simics modeling environment Strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware-software integration. Experience in firmware development in one or more of the following microcontrollers/architectures: RISC-V, PIC32 / MIPS, Arm, STM. Practical knowledge on communication and control in embedded systems in one or more of the following: MDIO, PCIe, SMBus / I2C, SPI / QSPI, USB, JTAG. Experience with developing commercial/enterprise level software and firmware on Linux. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with Python or C++ Familiarity with software / firmware security implementations, including the secure boot process, TPM and root of trust. Knowledge of one or more RTOS: FreeRTOS, NuttX, ThreadX, Zephyr We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range
$154,000-$205,000 USD
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Savings Matching Program Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Paid Family Leave Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Commuter Benefits Flexible, hybrid workplace model Stock Option Plan
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.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
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.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
About this Role
We are hiring a talented software engineer to help us build the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and extending the device-software and firmware stack for Photonic Compute and Photonic interconnect products. You will be collaborating with other software team members as well as hardware systems teams to develop and model embedded systems functionality. Responsibilities
Manage link configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance on our groundbreaking optical networking for ML data center environments Manage secure device bring-up for first silicon. Develop diagnostics/monitoring capabilities using prototype environments. Qualifications BS or higher in computer/software engineering, electrical engineering, or related field. 8+ years of industry experience with device drivers and RTOS development. Proficiency with the Simics modeling environment Strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware-software integration. Experience in firmware development in one or more of the following microcontrollers/architectures: RISC-V, PIC32 / MIPS, Arm, STM. Practical knowledge on communication and control in embedded systems in one or more of the following: MDIO, PCIe, SMBus / I2C, SPI / QSPI, USB, JTAG. Experience with developing commercial/enterprise level software and firmware on Linux. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with Python or C++ Familiarity with software / firmware security implementations, including the secure boot process, TPM and root of trust. Knowledge of one or more RTOS: FreeRTOS, NuttX, ThreadX, Zephyr We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range
$154,000-$205,000 USD
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Savings Matching Program Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Paid Family Leave Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Commuter Benefits Flexible, hybrid workplace model Stock Option Plan
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.