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Academic & Industry Credentials

  • Our team members publish in top journals including Nature, Science, Physical Review Letters, ISSCC, ISCA, and more
  • Our team members have contributed to 100+ patents
  • Matriculated at MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Cornell, Carnegie-Mellon, Purdue, University of Cambridge, University of Washington, Georgetown, and more
  • Contributed to black hole simulation software for Academy Award winning movie Interstellar
  • Contributed to or led 98 CPU/SOC unique tapeouts
  • Contributed to or led 20 photonics tapeouts

Our Values

We care about people.

Trust. Respect. Speak truth. Assume the best. Lift each other up, especially when it’s tough.

We are here to win.

Speed. Precision. Focus, execute, find a way. No distractions—build a world-changing company. Better every year.

We’re delivering the future.

Inspire loyalty. Blow minds. Keep your word. Make our products reliable, exciting, and indispensable.

We follow first principles.

Understand. Innovate. Be original. Let the fundamentals guide you. If it were easy, it wouldn’t be Lightmatter.

We are one Lightmatter.

No silos, no hierarchy. Everyone rolls up their sleeves. Impact beats titles. We’re in it together. High standards, high collaboration.

Locations

Mountain View, CA [HQ]

In the heart of Silicon Valley, home to a few small startups you may have heard of.

Boston, MA

In the heart of Boston near the historic Faneuil Hall—minutes from all transportation hubs and an elevator ride away from some of the best restaurants.

Toronto, ON

Located in downtown Toronto, near transportation hubs and restaurants.

Benefits

Commuter Benefit

Put pre-tax dollars towards your daily commute.

Happy Hour

Spend time together and build friendships.

Learning

Learn from your peers and teach them what you know across electronics, photonics, machine learning, and more.

Time Off

Find inspiration away from work with a generous vacation policy and holidays.

401(k)

Save for your future.

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