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Lab Manager

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Celestial AI

Celestial AI

51-200 employees

Optical interconnects for high-performance computing

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$180k - $220kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Grants

Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

The job is onsite in Santa Clara, CA.

Category
Lab & Research
Physical Sciences
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
JIRA
Confluence
Data Analysis

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in a laboratory or technical environment, with a focus on silicon and optoelectronics characterization
  • Strong knowledge of characterization techniques, environmental testing, and optoelectronic devices
  • Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and associated software tools
  • Proven ability to manage schedules, prioritize tasks, and coordinate multiple projects
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with relevant software tools (e.g., LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python)
  • Working knowledge of Confluence and JIRA
Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Silicon and Optoelectronics Characterization Laboratory, ensuring a safe, efficient, and productive working environment
  • Manage laboratory inventory, including test chips, consumables, and spare parts
  • Develop and enforce lab safety protocols, procedures, and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and functional workspace for all laboratory personnel
  • Coordinate and manage test schedules to meet project deadlines and team priorities
  • Assign resources and manage access to test benches and specialized equipment
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize test activities and resolve scheduling conflicts
  • Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment and instrumentation
  • Ensure the availability and functionality of software used for data acquisition and analysis
  • Evaluate and recommend new equipment and software upgrades to improve lab capabilities
  • Maintain detailed records of equipment usage, maintenance, and calibration schedules
  • Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders utilizing the lab’s facilities
  • Train and support laboratory users in the operation of equipment and adherence to protocols
  • Foster a collaborative environment by facilitating knowledge sharing and technical discussions
  • Maintain accurate records of experiments, test results, and data logs
  • Prepare reports and summaries for stakeholders on lab activities, equipment status, and project progress
  • Ensure proper version control and backup of critical data and software configurations
Desired Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred

Celestial AI focuses on high-performance computing for hyperscale data centers with its technology called Photonic Fabric™, an optical compute interconnect. This technology reduces DRAM requirements by up to 35%, leading to significant cost savings and lower power consumption. It also allows for the disaggregation of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) using optics instead of traditional connections, which is essential for future computing needs. The goal is to provide optical connectivity that supports advancements in Generative AI and complex workloads.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$329.6M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2020

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Rockley Photonics' IP strengthens Celestial AI's competitive position.
  • $175 million Series C funding supports further innovation and market expansion.
  • Growing demand for energy-efficient solutions aligns with Celestial AI's sustainable focus.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from companies like Lightmatter and Ayar Labs.
  • Potential integration challenges with existing data center infrastructure.
  • Dependency on limited suppliers for photonic components poses supply chain risks.

What makes Celestial AI unique

  • Celestial AI's Photonic Fabric™ offers unique optical compute interconnect technology.
  • The company reduces DRAM requirements by up to 35%, saving billions annually.
  • Celestial AI enables disaggregation of HBM over optics, enhancing bandwidth capacity.

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Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

12%
Photonics
Jan 7th, 2025
Celestial AI Acquires Rockley's Silicon Photonics Portfolio

Optical computing technologies developer Celestial AI has acquired silicon photonics intellectual property from Rockley Photonics.

Data Center Dynamics
Oct 24th, 2024
Celestial AI acquires Rockley Photonics patent portfolio for $20m

Founded in 2020, Santa Clara, California-based Celestial AI is developing an optical interconnect technology platform for data center and AI computing solutions.

EPT
Oct 23rd, 2024
Celestial AI acquires Rockley Photonics patent portfolio

Celestial AI acquires Rockley Photonics patent portfolio.

EE News Europe
Oct 23rd, 2024
Celestial AI buys Rockley Photonics patents for $20m

Celestial AI has bought the silicon photonics intellectual property of Rockley Photonics, including worldwide issued and pending patents, for $20m.

Business Wire
Apr 24th, 2024
Celestial AI Announces Appointment of Diane Bryant to Board of Directors

Celestial AI announces appointment of Diane Bryant to Board of Directors.

Business Wire
Apr 24th, 2024
Celestial Ai Announces Appointment Of Diane Bryant To Board Of Directors

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celestial AI™, creator of the Photonic Fabric™ optical interconnect technology platform, today announced the appointment of Diane Bryant to the Company’s Board of Directors (“the Board”) effective April 11, 2024. With more than 30 years of semiconductor, AI and public and private company experience, Ms. Bryant currently serves as an independent board member at Broadcom and Haemonetics. She previously served on the United Technologies Corp (UTC) board of directors from 2016 to 2020 where she was a member of the board’s audit and finance committees. In addition to her board appointments, she also serves as the chair of the UC Davis Chancellor’s Board of Advisors. Ms

AlleyWatch
Apr 1st, 2024
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/1/24

Founded by David Lazovsky, Michelle Tomasko, and Preet Virk in 2020, Celestial AI has now raised a total of $338.9M in total equity funding and is backed by US Innovative Technology Fund, The Engine, IAG Capital Partners, Koch Disruptive Technologies, and M Ventures.

Business Wire
Mar 29th, 2024
Celestial AI Closes $175 Million Series C Funding Round Led by U.S. Innovative Technology Fund

Celestial AI™, creator of the Photonic Fabric™ optical interconnect technology platform, today announced it raised $175 million in its Series C fundin

Business Wire
Mar 27th, 2024
Celestial Ai Closes $175 Million Series C Funding Round Led By U.S. Innovative Technology Fund

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celestial AI™, creator of the Photonic Fabric™ optical interconnect technology platform, today announced it raised $175 million in its Series C funding round led by Thomas Tull’s U.S. Innovative Technology Fund (USIT). In addition to USIT, the round included participation from new and existing investors including AMD Ventures, Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), Temasek, Temasek’s wholly owned subsidiary Xora Innovation, IAG Capital Partners, Samsung Catalyst, Smart Global Holdings (SGH), Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Engine Ventures, M-Ventures and Tyche Partners. “This highly oversubscribed financing round is another testament to Celestial AI’s position to disrupt the market, and reflects the magnitude of business opportunity before us,” said Dave Lazovsky, Celestial AI founder and CEO. “Today’s advanced AI models require exponentially more I/O bandwidth and memory capacity but are currently constrained by low bandwidth and high latency. Our Photonic Fabric™ technology is rapidly becoming the de facto standard for Accelerated Computing optical interconnectivity, driven by unparalleled performance and efficiency.”

Business Wire
Mar 27th, 2024
Celestial AI Closes $175 Million Series C Funding Round Led by U.S. Innovative Technology Fund

Celestial AI closes $175 million Series C funding round led by U.S. Innovative Technology Fund.