or apply directly on Lightmatter's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Lightmatter's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 10% of Lightmatter's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Lightmatter
- high 63 stale, 0 reposted of 63 open
- Hiring momentum
- 85 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Lightmatter's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Lightmatter.
About this role
As a Digital Architect at Lightmatter, you will be responsible for the architecture of high-speed photonic communication chips, collaborating closely with various engineering teams. Your role involves creating detailed technical documents, specifying digital designs that integrate complex AMS and photonic circuits, and validating hardware against simulations. You will work on innovative projects that contribute to building the world's first optical computers.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Lightmatter as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of experience in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Masters’ degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Knowledge of power-efficient digital design flow for high-speed AMS electronics
- Understanding of digital circuit design in high-speed analog/photonic links
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Ability to collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team
- Experience with CAD tools, SPICE simulators, IBIS-AMI simulators, and programming languages like MATLAB or Python
- Self-starter attitude
- Innovative and flexible mindset
- Data-driven and analytical approach
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options, but a flexible hybrid model is indicated
- Salary range provided, but total compensation includes equity which may vary
- Candidates must comply with U.S. export control laws
Summarised from Lightmatter's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Lightmatter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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