Sr. Staff Hardware/Software Simulation Engineer
$216k/y-$276k/y
Lightmattera day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Lightmatter is seeking a Sr. Staff Hardware/Software Simulation Engineer to join their team in Mountain View, CA. The role involves developing simulation methodologies to predict hardware performance and requires a solid understanding of numerical methods and programming skills.
About the Role
As a Sr. Staff Hardware/Software Simulation Engineer, you will develop and maintain computational simulation models for digital, analog, and photonics components. Your responsibilities will include writing code in Python and C++, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create testbenches, and optimizing simulation performance. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, contributing to mixed-signal design and co-simulation efforts.
About You
Required:
- 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 8 years with a Master's degree, or 5 years with a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines.
- 5+ years of experience in object-oriented programming languages such as Python or C++.
- Experience with computational physics, electromagnetics, mechanics or related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems across multiple disciplines.
- Proficiency in mathematics including algebra, calculus, differential equations, system dynamics and numerical analysis.
- Strong grasp of electronic circuit analysis and design.
- Experience with signal processing in analog and digital domains.
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and issue tracking tools like JIRA.
Preferred:
- Experience in silicon photonics, photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, or semiconductor physics.
- Proven track record in developing robust and maintainable software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in building and maintaining CI/CD software infrastructure pipelines.
- Familiar with hardware description and/or verification languages such as Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog, or VerilogA.
- Tech lead experience, including gathering user requirements, planning sprints, and ensuring simulation tools meet the needs of design and verification teams.
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
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Lightmatter
We are building the engine that will power discoveries, drive progress, and redefine what computers—and human beings—are capable of.
Mountain View, CA