Principal Design Verification Engineer (Boston)

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 seeking a Principal Design Verification Engineer with expertise in three key areas: AMS modeling, Mixed-signal verification, and emulation. In this pivotal role, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of developing accurate AMS models, conducting thorough Mixed-signal verification, and leading cutting-edge emulation efforts.

Each of these components is crucial to our mission. Your proficiency in AMS modeling ensures the fidelity and robustness of our designs. Through Mixed-signal verification, you will validate the integrity of both analog, photonics, and digital components of our products. And with your leadership in emulation, you will expedite product development and deployment, keeping us at the forefront of a competitive landscape.

Your role will be instrumental in fostering collaboration among design, verification, and software teams. By ensuring our products are technologically advanced, innovative, and aligned with the ever-evolving needs of our customers, you will be a key player in our continued success. If you are passionate about these three domains and thrive in an environment that values each, consider joining our team!

Responsibilities:

Lead AMS Modeling:

• Lead the Analog Mixed Signal (AMS) modeling efforts to ensure that all designs are accurately represented and ready for verification.
• Interface directly with the Photonics and analog design teams to gain a deep understanding of their designs and requirements.
• Develop or oversee the development of AMS models that reflect the design intent, ensuring that they are robust, accurate, and efficient.

Lead Mixed-Signal Verification:

• Lead the mixed-signal verification efforts, ensuring that the design meets all functional and performance specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, bridging the gap between digital, analog, and Photonics domains, to ensure seamless integration and verification processes.

Vendor Management and Collaboration:

• Forge and maintain strong relationships with AMS tool vendors.
• Collaborate with vendors to continually refine, improve, and optimize our AMS verification flow.
• Drive initiatives to ensure that our verification methodologies remain at the cutting edge, leveraging the best techniques and practices in the industry.

Emulation Leadership:

• Spearhead the company's emulation activities, ensuring that our design and verification processes are scalable and efficient.
• Interface with the software team, ensuring that the hardware emulation and software stacks are aligned and optimized for performance and functionality.

Requirements

• 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 12 years and a Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in design verification.
• Profound knowledge of AMS modeling and solid experience in Mixed-signal verification.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with UVM for testbench development.
• Demonstrated expertise in emulation methodologies and tools, with a track record of leading emulation efforts.
• Strong analytical skills combined with excellent communication abilities to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in advanced DV techniques and languages including UVM
• Ability to work with diverse teams of engineers and scientists
• Experience with creating UVM/SV based testbenches for Analog Mixed-Signal applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of one of scripting languages: Python, Perl, TCL
• Understanding of photonic design principles and grasp of analog design
• Knowledge and experience with the Verilog-A language

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

Base Compensation Range: Form $185,000 - $235,000. In accordance with the Colorado, California and New York law, the range provided is Lightmatter's reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Actual pay will be based on several factors including work experience, location and education.

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.

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