Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
The person in this role will be responsible for the reliability and robustness of next-generation Lightmatter products throughout their lifecycle. The individual will involve designing and executing reliability testing programs, conducting failure analyses, and collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive product reliability improvements. It also involves leveraging his/her expertise to support new product development, ensure compliance with industry standards, and enhance overall product performance for cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and execute reliability qualification programs for our highly integrated photonics-based AI platform and our photonics chiplet communication fabric products.
- Partner with design, process, and packaging teams to integrate reliability best practices into new product development cycles, from pre-silicon, post silicon, qualification and high volume manufacturing.
- Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify and mitigate potential reliability risks in device design and manufacturing.
- Perform detailed root cause analysis of device failures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve reliability issues, refine product designs, and improve process robustness.
- Establish internal reliability guidelines and standards to meet customer requirements and industry benchmarks.
- Utilize statistical analysis tools to model reliability performance and predict device lifetimes under field conditions.
- Prepare and present detailed technical reports, including reliability test plans, results, and risk assessments, to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in reliability engineering within semiconductor and/or photonics industry
- Proven track record of leading reliability engineering efforts for advanced semiconductor and/or photonics products.
- Strong understanding of device and package reliability testing methodologies, including HTOL, HAST, TDDB, HTHH, TC etc.
- Hands-on experience with failure analysis tools and techniques such as SEM, TEM, FIB, and EMMI etc..
- Extensive knowledge of device physics, reliability and failure mechanism in Serdes/digital/mixed signal IC’s
- Good understanding of packaging failure mechanisms and risks on TSV, solder joints, warpage, metal migrations etc are valuable experience for this role
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex reliability concepts to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with reliability modeling tools and statistical analysis (e.g., Weibull analysis, Minitab, JMP).
Preferred Qualification:
- Preferably experienced in defining / driving roadmap for Photonics and lasers reliability.
- Experience with advanced packaging technologies such as flip-chip, wafer-level packaging, or 3D integration.
- Good statistical data analysis skills to analyze pre vs post reliability data.
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
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
- Stock Option Plan
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.
