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, PassageTM, 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 RoleJoin a cutting‐edge team at the forefront of silicon photonics and high‐speed transceiver design! As a member of the analog team, you'll collaborate with our architects and engineers to develop innovative high speed analog transceiver solutions for next‐generation optical and wireline communication systems.We are currently hiring for multiple levels for this role. Your level and compensation will be determined by your experience, education, and location.ResponsibilitiesSupport micro‐architecture development with chip architects by conducting feasibility studiesCollaborate with members of our design engineering teams (system, digital, analog, photonics) to define electrical requirementsDesign analog/mixed‐signal blocks with a focus on transceivers and broadband circuits interfacing with silicon photonics elementsDocument design simulations and verifications towards formal design reviewsDrive block‐level floorplan, mask design views, and their reviewsRun post‐layout and mixed‐signal top‐level simulations to validate integrationDefine production and bench‐level test plansValidate the performance of the circuits in the labQualificationsMS with 6+ years of industry experience, OR Ph.D.



with 3+ years of industry experience with a focus on optical or wireline transceiver designExperience designing Analog‐Front‐End blocks such as trans‐impedance amplifiers (TIA) and Tx DriverExperience with Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuitsFamiliarity with SERDES architectures and implementationsSolid understanding of CMOS device characteristics, noise, mismatch, linearity, and design trade‐offsExperience with Cadence Design EnvironmentAbility to work collaboratively with people across multiple functional areasPreferred QualificationsKnowledge of 3D Electro‐Magnetic (EM) simulation tools is a plusExperience with testing and validating high‐speed analog/mixed‐signal circuitsExperience interfacing with silicon photonic modulators (MZM, Ring) is a plusSuccessful track record in delivering analog/mixed‐signal IPs with 1st‐time success while meeting tight schedulesBenefitsComprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Savings Matching ProgramLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Paid Family LeaveShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentCommuter BenefitsFlexible, hybrid workplace modelEquity grants (applicable to full‐time employees)Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location.Export ControlCandidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.Salary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a recent hire equity grant, annual performance‐based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.: $135,000 CAD - $180,000 CADLightmatter 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Analog Ic Design Engineer, Ams (Toronto)
🏢 lightmatter
📍 Toronto