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Lightmatter

Lightmatter

51-200 employees

Photonic AI computing platform development

Data & Analytics
Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$97k - $170kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Boston, MA, USA + 1 more

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of CAD engineering experience
  • 2 years of experience in scripting languages such as SKILL and Python or Bash
  • Proficient in using industry-standard design software, including Cadence Virtuoso, Cadence/Calibre DRC, LVS tools
  • Experience supporting design teams working with analog and digital design flows
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with remote teams
Responsibilities
  • Administer CAD EDA environment for analog, digital, photonics, and package design teams
  • Support design flows from EDA vendors like Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, Keysight, Ansys, and others
  • Write scripts to support design teams and flows using SKILL and Python
  • Oversee physical verification tools and decks (DRC, LVS, Extraction, EM/IR, ESD, etc.), making custom modifications as needed
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure for custom PDK development (custom pcells, models, DRC, LVS, etc.)
  • Install and track foundry PDKs, including creating automated regression testing
  • Assist the infrastructure team in ensuring the availability and performance of computing resources

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.