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About Lightium
Founded in 2023, Lightium is a fast-growing Swiss startup on a mission to enable the next generation of photonic devices. We are at the forefront of the next wave of digital innovation, tackling the urgent challenges data centres face, such as soaring data volumes and rising energy demands, using our proprietary Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) integrated photonic platform.
Our technology dramatically improves transmission speeds while cutting energy consumption, driving the future of AI, quantum computing, telecom, and beyond.
At Lightium, we thrive on innovation, excellence, and a shared drive to solve big problems. Join us if you're excited to work with result-oriented minds, contribute to transformative technologies, and make a tangible impact on tomorrow's world.
Dare to Lead the Charge in the Next Generation of Integrated Photonics?
Workplace & Culture
We Get Things Done — We are ambitious, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We don't just dream; we create. We don't just imagine; we achieve. At Lightium, the outcome matters more than the hours spent in the office. We reward milestones and results, not time or status.
We Embrace Collaboration — No great achievement was ever born in isolation. Our journey is one of collective effort, grounded in trust, transparency, and mutual respect. By fostering open dialogue, speaking up for one another, and valuing diverse perspectives, we create the kind of synergy that drives innovation and positive change.
We Love Being Wrong — We thrive on challenging the status quo and aren’t afraid to be wrong — because every mistake is an opportunity to learn and grow. Our passion for photonics and its potential to change the world drives us to evolve continuously, owning our failures as much as our successes.
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Build Tech From The Ground Up
Become a key player in an early-phase startup, where your work will make a real impact. You will have the unique opportunity to create, grow, and develop your professional skills at a fast pace.
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Be Part of The Story
Get a competitive compensation and benefits package, including an employee stock option plan (ESOP), so Lightium's success becomes yours.
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Enjoy The Tech Campus Life
Situated in the heart of the Bio-Technopark, 10 minutes away from Zürich city centre, you'll be surrounded by other tech startups, gyms, restaurants, cafés, and even a boulder hall to let some steam off.
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About Lightium AG
Lightium AG is a Swiss startup offering Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) foundry & design services based on its proprietary, production-grade, thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) platform. As Europe’s first production-grade TFLN foundry, Lightium empowers the next generation of photonic solutions in a wide range of industries, including Telecom, Datacom, Quantum Computing, AI, and Space.
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