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The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.\nLightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!\nIf you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.\nLightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!\nAs a Design Verification Engineer at Lightmatter, you will find yourself at the heart of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team. Your role will involve close collaboration with our digital design experts, using UVM testbench techniques to rigorously verify their designs. Your responsibilities will include working alongside photonic and analog designers, gaining a deep understanding of their innovative designs, and applying Real Number Modeling (RNM) and AMS verification methods. This critical function ensures the integrity of their work. We are hiring at multiple levels. \nYour interaction with the Architecture team will be crucial in comprehending system requirements and spearheading performance verification. This role offers a unique platform to enhance your skills across a spectrum of areas including UVM, AMS modeling, mixed-signal verification, post-silicon validation formal verification, emulation, and both performance modeling and verification.\nResponsibilities\nDefine and enhance the DV methodologies required for integrated digital, analog, and photonic devices with a strong emphasis on emulation for design verification.\nCreate and execute test plans to ensure high-quality tapeouts that meet functional and performance goals, while leveraging emulation where appropriate.\nCollaborate with architects, DV engineers, digital designers, and analog/photonics designers to define validation flows.\nCreate reusable and scalable test bench components that enable efficient and effective verification.\nClose coverage and finish all DV signoff requirements, with a focus on leveraging mixed signal simulations to achieve high coverage metrics\nWork on block level and full chip design verification.\nIntegrate analog design IPs from vendors and internal teams and develop verification environments for simulation and emulation.\nWork with analog design engineers to create behavioral models for analog designs and with digital design engineers to integrate models/testcase/checkers into upper levels\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience\nMinimum of 8 years of design verification and SystemVerilog experience\n2+ years of experience in Python\nExpertise in developing with the UVM library\nExperience with simulators such as Xcelium, ModelSim, Questa, or VCS\nStrong problem solver and collaborator\nPreferred Qualifications \nMaster’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience with 6 years of relevant experience \nExperience with post-silicon validation and debug\nExperience with AMS verification\nThis role is open to multiple levels. Education, years of experience, and interview performance will be the determining factor for leveling.\nStaff: $148,000 - $175,000 CAD\nSr Staff: $203,000 - $224,000 CAD\nWe offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.\nSalary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.\n$203,000—$224,000 CAD\nBenefits\nComprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nRetirement Savings Matching Program\nLife Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\nGenerous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)\nPaid Family Leave\nShort Term & Long Term Disability\nTraining & Development\nCommuter Benefits\nFlexible, hybrid workplace model\nEquity grants (applicable to full-time employees)\nBenefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. 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