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# Embedded Software Engineer, Lasers

- **Company:** Lightmatter, Inc.
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Content Management Interoperability Services, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, GNU Debuggers, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Peripherals, Git, Information Technology, Build Tools
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=52cae62ea54c159a

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Linux?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * BS and 2+ years of experience, or MS and 1+ years of experience.

 * Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
 * Experience developing and shipping embedded or host-side control software.
 * Working understanding of hardware-software integration.
 * Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
 * Experience developing software or firmware on Linux.
 * Proficiency in Python and/or C++.
 * Proficiency with Git and familiarity with build systems such as CMake., * Experience building test infrastructure, hardware-in-the-loop test setups, or instrument automation frameworks.
 * Familiarity with CMIS or similar transceiver management interfaces.
 * Hands-on experience with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
 * Exposure to control systems, signal processing, or feedback loop tuning.
 * Experience developing firmware or host software for transceivers, optical modules, or similar mixed-signal systems.
 * Familiarity with OpenBMC, DMTF, or similar datacenter management environments.
 * Exposure to optical communication systems, laser physics, or optical test and measurement.

## Description

* Develop and own host control software for lasers, including bring-up, configuration, and runtime control interfaces.
 * Build and maintain test infrastructure and embedded host controllers that can be reused across programs for CMIS-based laser control.
 * Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team including Photonic, Analog, Digital, Systems, and Network experts to support laser characterization, qualification, and integration.
 * Contribute to the diagnostics and monitoring stack for photonic transceivers.
 * Implement and tune portions of active laser control and stabilization algorithms with guidance from senior engineers.
 * Develop integrations with DataCenter administration capabilities using environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC, and DMTF.
 * Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
 * Support bring-up and debug of lasers using optical test and measurement equipment.
 * Partner with hardware and test engineering teams to define interfaces and ensure host controllers meet the needs of multiple programs.


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