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Lightmatter

Staff/Sr. Staff Design Verification

Boston, MA · On-site

$206K - $236K/yr

As a Design Verification Engineer at Lightmatter, you will find yourself at the heart of a dynamic ... Staff: $186,000 - $218,000 Sr Staff: $206,000 - $236,000 We offer competitive compensation. The ...

Impinj

Senior Staff Design Engineer, IC Layout

The Layout Design Engineering group is an integral part of the Silicon Engineering department, working closely with the analog RFID end-point IC development team and the Reader IC team ...

Impinj

Senior Staff Design Engineer, IC Layout

$158K - $238K/yr

The Layout Design Engineering group is an integral part of the Silicon Engineering department, working closely with the analog RFID end-point IC development team and the Reader IC team ...

Drawbridge

Senior Staff Motor Design Engineer

Chaska, MN · On-site

$138K - $185K/yr

Senior Staff Motor Design Engineer Location: Chaska, MN (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $138,000 - $185,000/year Our client is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer seeking ...

Agility Robotics

Senior Staff Mfg. Design Engineer

Salem, OR · Hybrid

$90K - $124K/yr

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer to lead the design and manufacturability of high-performance, precision components used in our cutting-edge ...

DaParrot Ltd

Design Engineer - This posting covers both Mid and Senior levels. You have 2+ years of continuous ... Staff Design Engineer (This Posting) - We're looking for folks who've practiced our flavor of ...

Elevate

Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

As a Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within Elevate Semiconductor, helping shape the architecture and direction of our high performance ATE products. You ...

Ashby

$232K - $323K/yr

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior staff design engineer in the United States is $134,577.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,500.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Staff Design Engineer vs Lead Design Engineer?

AspectSenior Staff Design EngineerLead Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, professional certifications often preferredSimilar educational background, often with additional leadership certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, R&D departments, product developmentDesign teams with added leadership and project oversight responsibilities
Industry UsageCommon in tech, aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing sectorsUsed interchangeably but often emphasizes leadership role

The Senior Staff Design Engineer focuses on advanced technical design and innovation, while the Lead Design Engineer combines technical expertise with team leadership and project management. Both roles require strong engineering credentials and experience, but the Lead Design Engineer typically has additional responsibilities for guiding teams and coordinating projects.

How much does a senior staff design engineer get paid?

A senior staff design engineer typically earns between $130,000 and $180,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. They often have advanced skills in CAD tools, engineering design, and project management, which can influence compensation levels.

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Staff/Sr. Staff Design Verification

Mountain View, CA • On-site

Lightmatter
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$224K - $257K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. 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.
Lightmatter 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!
If 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.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
As 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.
Your 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.
Responsibilities
  • Define and enhance the DV methodologies required for integrated digital, analog, and photonic devices with a strong emphasis on emulation for design verification.
  • Create and execute test plans to ensure high-quality tapeouts that meet functional and performance goals, while leveraging emulation where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with architects, DV engineers, digital designers, and analog/photonics designers to define validation flows.
  • Create reusable and scalable test bench components that enable efficient and effective verification.
  • Close coverage and finish all DV signoff requirements, with a focus on leveraging mixed signal simulations to achieve high coverage metrics
  • Work on block level and full chip design verification.
  • Integrate analog design IPs from vendors and internal teams and develop verification environments for simulation and emulation.
  • Work with analog design engineers to create behavioral models for analog designs and with digital design engineers to integrate models/testcase/checkers into upper levels

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of design verification and SystemVerilog experience
  • 2+ years of experience in Python
  • Expertise in developing with the UVM library
  • Experience with simulators such as Xcelium, ModelSim, Questa, or VCS
  • Strong problem solver and collaborator

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience with 6 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with post-silicon validation and debug
  • Experience with AMS verification

This role is open to multiple levels. Education, years of experience, and interview performance will be the determining factor for leveling.
Staff: $196,000 - $222,500
Sr Staff: $224,000 - $257,000
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary 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.
$196,000-$257,000 USD
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Savings Matching Program
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace model
  • Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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