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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.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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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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