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Firmware engineers qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories, depending on how your role is scoped. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a lottery, while Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. Your degree field and job description both matter for classification.
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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 are hiring a talented software engineer to help us build the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and extending the device software and firmware stack for Photonic Compute and Photonic interconnect products. You will collaborate with other software teams and hardware systems teams to develop security, telemetry, virtualization, and remote administration functionality.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team including Photonic, Analog, Digital, Systems and Network experts to define control plane architecture for Lightmatter's photonic interconnect products.
- Define diagnostics and monitoring architecture for photonic transceivers.
- Integrate with DataCenter administration capabilities using environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF.
- Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
- Participate in customer engagements to gather requirements and usability criteria.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS and 8+ years of experience, or MS and 6+ years of experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development.
- Strong understanding of hardware-software integration.
- Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses.
- Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux.
- Experience with Git and CMake for building and managing software projects.
- Hands-on experience designing, simulating, or deploying control of autonomous systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Python or C++.
- Familiarity with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
- Experience developing firmware for photonic transceivers or similar systems.
- Experience with environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF.
- Experience with optical communication systems and technologies.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $178,000 - $225,000 USD
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data. 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.
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.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
INTRODUCTION
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 are hiring a talented software engineer to help us build the next generation of photonic AI processors and interconnects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and extending the device software and firmware stack for Photonic Compute and Photonic interconnect products. You will collaborate with other software teams and hardware systems teams to develop security, telemetry, virtualization, and remote administration functionality.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate across a multidisciplinary team including Photonic, Analog, Digital, Systems and Network experts to define control plane architecture for Lightmatter's photonic interconnect products.
- Define diagnostics and monitoring architecture for photonic transceivers.
- Integrate with DataCenter administration capabilities using environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF.
- Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
- Participate in customer engagements to gather requirements and usability criteria.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS and 8+ years of experience, or MS and 6+ years of experience.
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- Industry experience with device driver and kernel side development.
- Strong understanding of hardware-software integration.
- Practical knowledge of communication and control in embedded systems, peripherals, and buses.
- Experience with developing commercial/enterprise-level software and firmware on Linux.
- Experience with Git and CMake for building and managing software projects.
- Hands-on experience designing, simulating, or deploying control of autonomous systems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency with Python or C++.
- Familiarity with debugging tools such as GDB, JTAG, and logic analyzers.
- Experience developing firmware for photonic transceivers or similar systems.
- Experience with environments such as CMIS, OpenBMC and DMTF.
- Experience with optical communication systems and technologies.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $178,000 - $225,000 USD
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data. 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.
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.
Export Control
Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Firmware
Align your degree to the role description
TN classification for firmware work hinges on your degree matching the job title. A Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree maps cleanly. A general IT degree may not, so confirm the alignment before applying.
Target employers with embedded systems teams
Firmware roles at companies building hardware products, medical devices, or industrial controls are more likely to require dedicated firmware engineers and understand TN sponsorship requirements than generalist software shops.
Ask employers to scope the role correctly
Job descriptions that blend firmware with general software duties can complicate TN classification. Request that your offer letter and support letter specifically describe firmware development, embedded systems, and hardware-software integration responsibilities.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring firmware engineers under TN sponsorship. Targeting companies that have filed TN support letters before cuts the negotiation time on visa logistics significantly.
Canadians: prepare your port-of-entry package thoroughly
Canadian citizens present their TN application directly to CBP at the border or airport. Bring your signed offer letter, degree transcripts, and a detailed support letter covering your firmware duties, reporting structure, and employment period.
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Find Firmware JobsFirmware TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a firmware engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, firmware engineering roles typically qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer category in the USMCA TN classification list. The key is that your job duties must center on embedded systems, hardware-software integration, or low-level software development, and your degree must align with the specific category your employer uses in the support letter.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for firmware engineers?
TN is faster and simpler for firmware engineers than H-1B. Canadian citizens can be approved at a port of entry the same day, with no lottery, no USCIS petition, and no annual cap. Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate, which takes longer, but still avoid the H-1B lottery. TN status renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying job offer.
What documents does a firmware engineer need for TN entry?
You'll need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, a signed employer offer letter specifying your firmware role and employment terms, a detailed support letter describing your duties and qualifications, and your degree transcripts or diploma. If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, bring the original documentation. CBP officers may ask technical questions about your role, so be prepared to explain your day-to-day firmware responsibilities.
Where can I find firmware jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers offering TN visa sponsorship. Firmware roles are listed with details on visa support, so you're not spending time on applications where sponsorship isn't available. Filtering by role type helps you quickly identify embedded systems and hardware-focused positions open to TN candidates.
Can I switch firmware employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. Canadians can get a new TN at the port of entry with a fresh offer letter and support letter from the incoming company. Mexican citizens need to apply for a new TN visa at a U.S. consulate. Don't start work with the new employer until the new TN is approved, as TN status is employer-specific.
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