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Head of Ecosystem Development (Mountain View)

Mountain View, CA

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!

About this Role

We seek a highly motivated and experienced Head of Ecosystem Management to own and orchestrate Lightmatter's presence within key industry consortiums and drive joint go-to-market strategies with our partners. This role is crucial for driving Lightmatter's influence and ensuring our technology is at the forefront of industry standards and developments. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and act with excellent communication skills, a strong technical background, and a proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

Responsibilities

  • Consortium Ownership. Take strategic ownership of Lightmatter's participation in key industry consortiums, including but not limited to OIF, IEEE, UALink, UEC, and UCIe, working closely with Lightmatter participants in these organizations. 
  • Strategic Alignment. Align Lightmatter's consortium activities with the company's overall strategic goals and product roadmap. Work closely with the supply chain to identify joint go-to-market opportunities with our vendors. 
  • Relationship Management. Build strong relationships with key consortium members, including technical experts, committee chairs, and other member companies. Work closely with the sales team to maximize impact for consortium interactions. 
  • Technical Contribution. Actively participate in technical discussions, working groups, and standards development efforts, contributing Lightmatter's expertise and insights.
  • Advocacy and Influence. Advocate for Lightmatter's technology and vision within the consortiums, influencing the direction of industry standards and initiatives.
  • Internal Coordination. Coordinate with internal teams, including engineering, product management, and sales, to ensure alignment and effective communication and maximize the impact of Lightmatter's consortium activities.
  • Market Intelligence. Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments within the consortiums, providing valuable insights to the company.
  • Reporting and Communication. Regularly report to internal stakeholders on Lightmatter's consortium activities, progress, and outcomes.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience with at least 10 years of Product and Ecosystem development experience
  • BS degree in a technical field 
  • Proven experience with industry consortiums and standards development processes
  • Demonstrable track record of building and leveraging ecosystem to grow influence and end-user adoption
  • Analytical decision-maker with a proven track record of leveraging data insights to drive strategic initiatives
  • Ability to demonstrate outstanding presentation and persuasion skills
  • Must have experience on board of key semiconductor and/or optics consortiums
  • Must be able to present strategic vision and the ability to implement cohesive ecosystem-wide strategies, establishing Lightmatter as an industry thought leader

Preferred Qualifications

  • Growth-oriented leader who demonstrates perseverance through challenges, actively seeks learning opportunities, and continuously develops both personal and team capabilities
  • Collaborative communicator who effectively works across the Lightmatter organization with matrixed teams while articulating the broader vision
  • Process-driven professional with high energy and enthusiasm
  • Entrepreneurial thinker with strong business acumen, capable of engaging effectively with executives and engineers at major semiconductor and systems companies

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.

Salary Range

$258,000 - $330,000 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. 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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