Software Engineer - Device Software and Firmware

Leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure with the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine for advanced AI and HPC workloads.
$180,000 - $239,000
Embedded
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
12+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Engineer - Device Software and Firmware

Lightmatter is at the forefront of revolutionizing AI data center infrastructure with their groundbreaking Passage™ technology - the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine. Having recently secured $400 million in Series D funding at a $4.4 billion valuation, they're rapidly expanding their innovative work in data center photonics.

As a Software Engineer focusing on device software and firmware, you'll be instrumental in building the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects. This role combines embedded systems expertise with cutting-edge photonic computing technology, offering a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art hardware-software integration.

You'll collaborate with a diverse team of experts in Photonic, Analog, Digital, Systems, and Network fields, developing crucial components like security, telemetry, virtualization, and remote administration functionality. The position requires deep technical knowledge in device drivers, kernel development, and embedded systems, making it perfect for those who enjoy complex technical challenges.

The company offers an attractive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and equity opportunities. Working in a hybrid environment, you'll join a team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and industry leaders who are literally reinventing computing with light. This is a chance to be part of a revolutionary technology that could enable the next giant leaps in human progress.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Device Software and Firmware

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to define control plane architecture for photonic interconnect products
  • Define diagnostics and monitoring architecture for photonic transceivers
  • Integrate with DataCenter administration capabilities using OpenBMC and DMTF
  • Participate in customer engagements to gather requirements and usability criteria

Requirements For Software Engineer - Device Software and Firmware

Python
Linux
  • BS and 12+ years of experience, or MS and 8+ years of experience
  • Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development
  • Strong understanding of hardware-software integration
  • Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses
  • Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux
  • Proficiency with Python or C++
  • Experience developing firmware for photonic transceivers or similar systems preferred
  • Experience with environments such as OpenBMC and DMTF preferred

Benefits For Software Engineer - Device Software and Firmware

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Equity
Education Budget
  • 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

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