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Photonics Architect

Lightmatter · Toronto, ON

Posted about 3 months ago

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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
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 Photonics Architect at Lightmatter, you will collaborate with engineering teams to design and deliver innovative photonic devices for advanced AI computing clusters. Your responsibilities include proposing designs for components like modulators and lasers, providing performance estimates, and authoring architectural specifications. This role requires a strong understanding of photonics and semiconductor physics, as well as the ability to solve complex technical problems.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • PhD in electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, or a discipline related to photonics
  • In-depth knowledge of photonic devices and semiconductor physics
  • Experience with integrated silicon photonics components
  • Ability and desire to collaborate in a cross-disciplinary team
  • Demonstrated strong problem solving skills specifically pertaining to problems that do not have obvious solutions

Nice to have

  • Experience with photonic simulation tools: FDTD, numerical, Verilog-A, VPI Photonics

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 the technology stack or tools used beyond simulation tools
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
  • Role involves high-level architectural work which may limit hands-on technical development

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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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