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Packaging Architect

Lightmatter · Mountain View, CA

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
65 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 Packaging Architect at Lightmatter, you will lead the development of advanced packaging solutions for cutting-edge photonics technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into actionable specifications. Your role involves evaluating trade-offs in packaging technologies, defining specifications for performance and manufacturability, and engaging with product teams and customers to shape future packaging architectures. You will also monitor industry trends to inform strategic decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • Ph.D. or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
  • 15+ years of experience in advanced (2D/3D) packaging technologies, with exposure to optical packaging
  • 10+ years of deep expertise in power/signal integrity, thermal-mechanical analysis, or optical packaging
  • Demonstrated ability to perform system-level trade-offs across silicon, package, and board
  • Extensive experience with high-speed interfaces including SERDES, PCIe, and die-to-die (D2D) interconnects
  • Proven track record of delivering successful packages and products from concept through production release

Nice to have

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Technical leadership experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Ability to operate independently and manage ambiguity
  • Creative problem-solver with a track record of finding practical solutions under pressure

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

  • Salary range is broad and based on various factors, which may lead to uncertainty in compensation discussions.
  • Role involves significant responsibility and decision-making, which may be challenging for some candidates.

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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