Jobs at Lyte

Develops and optimizes signal-processing algorithm pipelines for sensing products and hardware accelerators. Responsibilities include algorithm research, fixed-point modeling, MATLAB/Python simulation, performance validation, HW/SW partitioning, test-vector generation, silicon bring-up, and system integration. The role collaborates with digital front-end, verification, architecture, embedded DSP software, and systems teams to deliver production-ready solutions for applications including radar, LiDAR, robotics, and multimodal sensing.

Design and implement complex digital SoC blocks and DSP pipelines from architecture through synthesis and mass production. Collaborate with backend, DFT, and verification teams; define specifications and test suites; debug designs and contribute to design methodologies, including AI-assisted tools. Participate in post-silicon validation and silicon bring-up. The role requires deep expertise in embedded and mixed-mode SoCs, Verilog, SystemVerilog, and logic synthesis.

Develop and execute design verification for complex mixed-mode SoCs from prototype through mass production. Responsibilities include defining DV architecture and test programs, building UVM/SystemVerilog testbenches, performing functional verification, debugging tests, triaging regressions, and coordinating with digital design, architecture, software, and DSP teams.

Leads end-to-end integration of robotic platforms, sensors, compute, and software for prototypes, customer demonstrations, and field deployments. Performs hardware and software bring-up, debugging, networking and synchronization integration, and system-level troubleshooting across power, thermal, mechanical, timing, and software interfaces. Collaborates cross-functionally with engineering teams, builds reliable polished demos, supports customer events, and feeds lessons learned into product roadmaps.

Owns end-user support and internal IT operations across macOS, Windows, and Linux. Responsibilities include Linux administration, Microsoft 365 and Azure AD management, Intune and Jamf device provisioning, endpoint security, identity controls, cloud infrastructure support, scripting automation, compliance controls, onboarding and offboarding, asset tracking, documentation, and ticketing. The role partners with engineering and DevOps to build secure, reliable, scalable IT systems in a fast-growing startup.

Designs and maintains embedded software development, testing, manufacturing, and deployment tools. Responsibilities include board bring-up, flashing, provisioning, diagnostics, hardware-in-the-loop testing, factory automation, simulation, observability, and cross-platform toolchain integration across embedded hardware. Collaborates with firmware, hardware, systems, test, and manufacturing teams to improve productivity, reliability, test coverage, and production workflows.

Develop and integrate robotics algorithms and machine-learning systems for perception, state estimation, localization, mapping, sensor fusion, planning, control, and learned behaviors. Build and deploy autonomy software across mobile robots, robotic arms, quadrupeds, and humanoids. Integrate camera, LiDAR, and IMU data, optimize software for embedded and edge platforms, support real-robot testing and demos, and debug system-level autonomy issues.

Lead the design, simulation, layout, tapeout, and testing of passive and active silicon photonics components, subsystems, and PICs. Develop wafer-to-module test plans, analyze measurements, troubleshoot optical systems and test setups, document designs, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve products and transition designs into high-volume manufacturing.

Develop mapping and perception software for robotic platforms by fusing LiDAR, IMU, and camera data. Build state-estimation algorithms, 3D reconstruction systems, and visualization tools; optimize code for real-time performance. The role requires strong C++ and Python development, experience with estimation or reconstruction techniques, and well-tested software engineering practices. CUDA experience is preferred.

Design and define architectures for complex embedded SoCs, translating system requirements into optimized chip requirements and custom logic. Research and evaluate vendor IP, maintain architecture documentation, participate in design and test-plan reviews, define coverage and performance targets, and support silicon bring-up, system validation, debugging, and implementation. The role collaborates across systems, software, design, and verification teams.

Develops rapid product prototypes and technology demonstrations in C/C++ and Python across evolving embedded hardware. Responsibilities include modifying drivers and software frameworks, designing architectures, establishing CI/CD and code review workflows, translating research algorithms into high-performance embedded code, supporting chip and board bring-up, collaborating with Systems and Physical AI teams, documenting implementations, and handing successful prototypes to production software teams.

Owns high-speed signal integrity and power distribution network simulations and validation for complex SoC, sensor, and mixed-signal systems. Collaborates with electrical, systems, and package engineers to define SI, PI, EMI, and EMC performance. Develops test plans, models power networks and interconnects, validates designs in laboratory settings, analyzes simulation and measurement data, troubleshoots issues, and proposes corrective actions across multiple concurrent projects.

Lead cross-functional semiconductor assembly and test programs with OSAT partners. Drive manufacturing milestones, capacity readiness, NPI, qualification builds, production ramp, KPI tracking, risk escalation, root-cause resolution, and executive reporting. Coordinate engineering, quality, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and external stakeholders while securing resources and resolving technical or operational blockers. Occasional travel to OSAT partner sites is required.

Own and scale the global supply chain for integrated hardware products, from supplier selection and contract manufacturing through production ramp and ongoing operations. Responsibilities include sourcing, supplier qualification, BOM and cost analysis, demand and capacity planning, inventory, logistics, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, finance, and product teams. The role also delivers data-driven updates to leadership and drives continuous improvement across supply chain processes.

Own electrical designs for robotics platforms from concept through production, including power, motor control, sensing, mixed-signal PCBs, high-speed interfaces, and sensor integration. Develop schematics, layouts, test plans, and manufacturing-ready designs; perform laboratory power and signal-integrity validation; debug issues; optimize cost, reliability, and manufacturability; and collaborate across architecture, production, compliance, and system integration teams.

Leads the productization, deployment, and scaling of perception and physical AI software for robotics and automation. Owns software strategy, architecture, SDK and platform development, field deployment, OTA updates, reliability, and operational excellence. Builds and scales engineering teams across perception, autonomy, infrastructure, and platform functions while partnering with algorithms, hardware, product, systems, applications, and customer teams. Represents software strategy to executives and the board.

Lead system architecture, mechanical engineering, product design, and integration for robotic hardware platforms. Own requirements, interfaces, verification and validation, design reviews, FMEA, reliability, opto-mechanical integration, simulation, manufacturability, and NPI from prototype through mass production. Partner cross-functionally with AI, perception, electrical, manufacturing, suppliers, and contract manufacturers. Build and lead a high-performing mechanical, systems integration, and product design engineering organization.

Lead optical engine and system module assembly, process integration, automation, tooling, mechanical design, and thermal modeling. Drive yield, throughput, cost, and Cp/Cpk improvements using SPC and experimental data. Support packaging R&D, NPI, testing automation, OSATs, contract manufacturers, supplier audits, technical documentation, and component specifications. Manage technical projects, provide DFM/DFR/DFT input, and help build a global operations process team.

Own Lyte’s marketing campaigns and content strategy across social media, blogs, newsletters, press outreach, and thought leadership. Translate complex robotics and Physical AI technologies into clear messaging, support product launches and go-to-market initiatives, manage content calendars, collaborate cross-functionally, and measure campaign performance. The role requires strong writing, technical storytelling, social media expertise, and comfort working autonomously in a fast-moving startup environment.

Lead optical device packaging and assembly process development, automation, tooling, testing, yield improvement, and cost reduction. Support mechanical design, thermal modeling, NPI, supplier and contract manufacturer activities, technical documentation, and project management. Use SPC, DOE, and failure analysis to improve process capability. Manage component specifications, audits, technical reports, and cross-functional collaboration while building a global operations process team.