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Lab Test Technician

Laser and Photonics, Bay Area

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Lightmatter

Lightmatter

51-200 employees

Photonic AI computing platform development

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$70k - $90kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 5 years work experience in a lab setting with a solid understanding of laser systems, optical components, and related technologies.
  • Experience using optical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, interferometers, and photodetectors.
  • Experience in assembling, aligning, calibrating, testing, and troubleshooting laser/photonics test systems or optical components.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix issues with laser systems and test setups.
  • Understanding of industry regulations and standards that pertain to laser testing and safety.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for testing laser/photonics products, and plays an important role in bringing up new testers/setups.
  • Perform the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of laser dies and modules, electronic circuits, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Work with free-space optical components, test and troubleshoot assemblies and/or final systems.
  • Help talk to vendors and procure equipment needed for various projects.
  • Process test data and prepare reports.
  • Help create tester documentation and interact with engineers.
  • Run test-system lab operations huddle/meeting/tool scheduling to manage tasks list and priorities from engineers.
  • Support existing testers by performing troubleshooting, creating new product recipes, maintaining spare parts, and performing SPC and calibration routines.
  • Candidate to work on-site in a cleanroom environment where strict cleanliness rules will be enforced.

Lightmatter is a photonic AI computing platform that enables large neural networks while reducing environmental impact through a combination of electronics, photonics, and new algorithms. The company's products include Envise, a machine learning accelerator, Passage, a programmable photonic interconnect, and Idiom, providing standard deep learning frameworks and model exchange formats.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$422.2M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

52%

2 year growth

75%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $155M in new funding will accelerate Lightmatter's growth and expand its photonic chip deployments, potentially leading to significant advancements in AI hardware.
  • Strong investor support from industry giants like Google Ventures and Hewlett Packard Enterprise provides financial stability and strategic partnerships.
  • Lightmatter's innovative photonic AI hardware positions it at the forefront of next-generation computing technologies, offering employees the chance to work on groundbreaking projects.

What critics are saying

  • The nascent stage of photonic computing technology could lead to unforeseen technical challenges and slower market adoption.
  • High expectations from substantial funding and a $1.2B valuation may pressure the company to deliver rapid results, potentially leading to operational strain.

What makes Lightmatter unique

  • Lightmatter focuses on photonic computing, a cutting-edge technology that uses light for data processing, offering significant speed and energy efficiency advantages over traditional electronic chips.
  • The company's strong backing from prominent investors like GV, HPE, and Lockheed Martin underscores its credibility and potential in the highly competitive tech landscape.
  • Lightmatter's valuation at $1.2B and substantial funding rounds highlight its rapid growth and market confidence in its innovative approach.