Backend API Engineer

Lightmatter is at the forefront of revolutionizing AI data center infrastructure through groundbreaking photonics technology. The company has developed Passage™, the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, enabling unprecedented connectivity between processors at the speed of light for advanced AI and HPC workloads.

Having recently secured $400 million in Series D funding with a $4.4 billion valuation, Lightmatter is rapidly expanding its innovative work in data center photonics. This role presents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware and software in photonic computing.

As a Backend API Engineer, you'll be instrumental in developing the crucial bridge between photonic hardware and advanced interface systems. Your work will involve creating and maintaining APIs that enable seamless communication between hardware components and software systems, handling both real-time and historical data processing. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology in photonic AI and computing, contributing to groundbreaking developments in this field.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and the chance to work alongside brilliant scientists, engineers, and industry leaders. You'll be part of a team that's literally reinventing computing with light, making significant impacts on the future of technology.

This role is perfect for someone who excels in API design, has a strong background in backend service development, and is passionate about working with innovative technology. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex challenges, implement cutting-edge solutions, and be at the forefront of technological advancement in photonic computing.