System Integration Engineer (Mountain View)

At Lightmatter, a System Integration Engineer works at the intersection of hardware and software, integrating complex systems for our next-generation AI servers. This role involves collaborating with various design teams to resolve integration issues, maintaining system-level Bills of Materials, and ensuring timely project execution while staying updated on the latest technologies.

Candidates for the System Integration Engineer position at Lightmatter should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with at least 10 years of experience in embedded system design. Expertise in complex electronic circuit design and familiarity with data transmission principles are essential for success in this role.

The System Integration Engineer at Lightmatter contributes by specifying and researching modules and components needed for product requirements, collaborating with various engineering teams, and assisting in the project development process. This collaborative approach is crucial for ensuring successful product lifecycle milestones.

Preferred skills for the System Integration Engineer position include a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, experience with optical interconnect technologies, and knowledge of high power lasers for data communication systems. Familiarity with thermal management options is also beneficial.

System Integration Engineers at Lightmatter enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health care plans, retirement savings matching, generous paid leave, training and development opportunities, commuter benefits, and a flexible hybrid workplace model, in addition to a competitive salary.

When discussing your experience, highlight specific projects you've worked on, focusing on your role in integrating hardware and software systems. Emphasize challenges you faced and solutions you implemented to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities.

Detail a circuit design you managed, including the objectives, the technologies you used, and how you ensured accuracy and functionality throughout the design process. This showcases your technical expertise and project management skills.

Share how you engage with industry publications, attend conferences, and participate in online forums. This shows your proactive approach to staying current and your commitment to continuous learning.

Provide an example where your collaboration led to a successful project outcome. Discuss the importance of communication and how you navigated any challenges that arose in the process.

Discuss methodologies like Agile or Waterfall you've used in past projects, including how they helped you manage timelines and foster collaboration among teams.

Describe your approach to identifying and addressing design challenges, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and collaboration with design teams to find effective solutions.

Explain your familiarity with optical technologies like transceivers and fiber optics, and provide examples of how you've worked with them in previous roles.

Discuss specific thermal management challenges you've encountered and the solutions you implemented, showcasing your knowledge and experience crucial to the role.

Highlight your task prioritization strategies, such as using project management tools, and how you focus on critical deliverables to ensure the success of all projects.

Share your passion for innovative technology and how Lightmatter's mission aligns with your career goals. Express enthusiasm for being part of a team that’s redefining the future of computing.