Lightmatter

Recruiting Coordinator (Temp)

Mountain View, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$38kDetected 4 days ago

ValuationLogisticsRecruitingCommunication

About the role

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.

Own end-to-end scheduling for a high volume of candidate interviews and debrief meetings across all hiring stages, from phone screens to final rounds.
Manage real-time calendar conflicts and last-minute reschedules with speed and composure, keeping the hiring process moving without disruption.
Partner with recruiters to continuously audit and improve scheduling workflows, update email templates, identify opportunities to introduce smarter tooling or eliminate manual steps.
Orchestrate a polished "day-of" experience for every candidate, confirming access, surfacing the right information, and providing live support so no one walks into an interview unprepared.
Bring a high-ownership mindset to the role, stepping in to support the team when requested and upholding the quality of the hiring mission.
You will play a vital role in helping Lightmatter assemble the world-class talent needed to build the future of photonic-based computing.

2+ years of experience in high-volume interview scheduling, managing 50+ interviews per week in a fast-paced, tech-focused environment.
Proven ability to coordinate across multiple zones while maintaining scheduling accuracy and a professional candidate experience.
Track record of managing multiple concurrent hiring pipelines, prioritizing effectively and adapting quickly when schedules shift.
Tech-savvy with the ability to learn new tools rapidly
comfortable working across ATS platforms (e.g., Greenhouse), scheduling software (e.g., GoodTime, Calendly), and video conferencing tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, direct, polished, and capable of representing the company well in every candidate interaction.
Service-oriented approach with demonstrated success delivering a high-quality experience to both candidates and internal stakeholders under time pressure.
Natural process optimizer who actively looks for ways to reduce manual lift and improve scheduling reliability.

Bachelor degree.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, exercising sound judgment when recruiters or hiring managers are unavailable.
Familiarity with Greenhouse or similar ATS and scheduling automation platforms.
Curiosity about technology and how photonic technology is reshaping AI infrastructure and high-performance networking.

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
Commuter Benefits
Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
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.
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location.

We're looking for a Recruiting Coordinator to be the engine behind Lightmatter's rapid growth.
We are scaling fast, and we need a logistics expert who can navigate the complexities of our interview process with speed and precision.

This listing is sourced directly from Lightmatter's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.