PCB Layout Engineer

Lightmatter builds chips for artificial intelligence computing. Our architecture leverages unique properties of light to enable fast and efficient inference and training engines. If you're a collaborative engineer or scientist who has a passion for innovation, solving challenging technical problems and doing impactful workwork like building the world's first optical computers, consider joining the team at Lightmatter!

We are looking for a talented PCB Layout engineer to help us build the next generation of artificial intelligence accelerators.

As a PCB Layout Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering board and system solutions using Lightmatter's innovative technology to create state of the art machine learning/artificial intelligence platforms. You will work closely with our hardware teams, including mechanical, packaging, and IC engineering, to design and build leading edge system level products.

Responsibilities

• PCB layout of high-speed, high-density multi-layer printed circuit boards, 14-layers and up
• Create a constraint-driven routing methodology
• Develop and maintain a corporate library of component footprints
• Interface to outside PCB layout service bureaus when necessary
• Work with hardware engineers and PCB fab vendors to create stack-ups, obtain impedance specifications, and resolve technical issues during the PCB fabrication process
• Ensure the board layouts meet the latest Design For Manufactuability standards
• Create complete output packages including gerbers, fabrication and assembly drawings, odb++, IPC, and placement files

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience, including at least one year using Altium Designer
• Experience interpreting datasheets and schematics to generate proper constraints in the layout design
• Knowledge of IPC, JEDEC, IEEE, and other electronic standards
• Experience designing high-speed serial interfaces (25Gbps or higher) and the latest memory interfaces such as GDDR5/6
• Experience designing DC/DC converters for high efficiency and low noise
• Familiar with Product Lifecycle Management tools, e.g. Oracle Agile, Arena, or Omnify PLM with an understanding of BOM and ECO management
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k matching
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model
• Stock Option Plan

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role, inclusive of all US locations, is $80,000-$100,000. Your base salary will be determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.