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.
Company Size: 201-500 employeesComputer Hardware Manufacturing