Staff / Sr. Staff Photonics Test Engineer
Lightmatter · Mountain View, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $187,000 - $220,000
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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
- Yes 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 Staff/Sr. Staff Photonics Test Engineer at Lightmatter, you will architect and implement test strategies for their Silicon Photonic product line. Your role involves collaborating with design teams, creating detailed test plans, and developing test software while utilizing a range of optical equipment. You will also engage with validation teams and work on high volume manufacturing techniques, contributing to the advancement of cutting-edge photonics technology.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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
- Master’s in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- A minimum of 8+ years of proven experience in silicon photonics test development
- Proven industrial experience in supporting new product introduction and volume production
- Deep understanding of Silicon Photonics components and circuits
- Experience working with design teams to define test cells for model feedback and validation
- Hands on experience in characterization and test of photonics components and circuits
Nice to have
- PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 2+ years of photonic component or circuit design experience is highly preferred
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
- Role requires in-office work 3 - 5 days a week
- Salary ranges provided for multiple levels, indicating potential variability based on experience and performance
- Benefits eligibility may vary depending on employment status and location
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Listed by Lightmatter on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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