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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 72 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
The Principal Field Application Engineer will work closely with customers, particularly Tier 1 Semiconductor companies, to architect next-generation devices using Lightmatter’s photonic interconnect technology. Responsibilities include providing technical support for high-speed I/O designs, developing technical proposals, and training the FAE team on HSIO design. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage in deep technical discussions.
- 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
- BS or MS in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of work related experience in a high-tech electronics industry with high-speed serial I/O design
- In-depth knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity simulation
- Familiarity with SI/PI EDA simulation tools and models, e.g., Keysight ADS
- Customer facing skill-set and background
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with digital signal processing theory and related tools, like Matlab Simulink
- Experience in analog signal and mixed signal design, ADC, DAC design
- Experience with C, C++ and other software
- Experience in a customer facing role as a domain expert for silicon photonics/optics
- Experience supporting customers deploying optics in a data center environment at scale
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 salary details provided, only a range of $250,000 — $300,000 USD for on-target earnings
- The role involves significant travel, which may impact work-life balance
- The position requires strong customer-facing skills and technical expertise, which may be demanding
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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