Senior Laser & SOA Characterization Engineer is open at Lightmatter in Mountain View, CA. The posting gives a salary of $210K - $265K. Posted on Jul 2, 2026, and still on Lightmatter’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
, you will lead advanced characterization, bring-up, validation, and root-cause analysis of semiconductor lasers, tunable laser sources, DFB lasers, external-cavity lasers, laser diodes, and semiconductor optical amplifiers. This role requires strong hands-on lab expertise, deep understanding of laser physics and semiconductor device behavior, and the ability to connect measured device performance to design…
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