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Lightmatter, Inc

43 H-1B petitions, 97.7% certified, $190,386 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Boston, MA NAICS: 334413

The verdict

Lightmatter, Inc filed 43 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 97.7% with a $190,386 median offered wage.

43
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
97.7%
DOL-certified
$190,386
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Boston, MA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Lightmatter, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Lightmatter, Inc filed 43 Labor Condition Applications covering 43 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 97.7% (42 certified of 43 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Lightmatter, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $120,000 at the low end to $260,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $190,386. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Staff Software Engineer (3 petitions at $174,863 avg), followed by Staff Thermal Engineer and Staff IC CAD Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Lightmatter, Inc is headquartered in Boston, MA under NAICS code 334413, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in CA, MA, OR. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Lightmatter, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Lightmatter, Inc is #5,367 of 119,880 employers nationally and #228 of 5,193 employers headquartered in MA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

97.7%

Avg. Salary

$190,386

Median Salary

$190,386

Total Workers

43

Compare with another sponsor

Lightmatter, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$190,386 · 63% higher than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$116,524
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate97.7% · 2% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions43 · 99% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
3,808
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 43.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Lightmatter, Inc

Minimum
$120,000
Maximum
$260,000
Average Salary
$190,386

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+18.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

58.1% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

46.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 7 petitions · 100% certified · $189,057 avg
FY2024 12 petitions · 100% certified · $184,333 avg
FY2025 21 petitions · 81% certified · $194,231 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 7 7 $189,057
FY2024 12 12 $184,333
FY2025 21 17 $194,231
FY2026(partial) 3 3 $190,787

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Lightmatter, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Staff Software Engineer 3 $174,863
Staff Thermal Engineer 2 $207,500
Staff IC CAD Engineer 2 $174,135
Staff Hardware Architect 2 $210,000
Staff Design Verification Engineer 2 $196,000
Sr. Staff Product Test Engineer 2 $195,000
Sr. Photonics Design Engineer 2 $165,000
Software Engineer 2 $178,500
Staff Thermo-Mechanical Engineer 1 $175,000
Staff Technical Program Manager 1 $205,000
Staff Photonics Design Engineer 1 $170,000
Staff Photonic Test Engineer 1 $200,000
Staff Photonic Hardware Validation Engineer 1 $185,000
Staff Packaging Engineer 1 $180,000
Staff PCB Engineer 1 $120,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Lightmatter, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 26 petitions
MA 14 petitions
OR 3 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Lightmatter, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Staff Analog IC Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $210,000 Certified FY2026
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $197,360 Certified FY2026
Sr. Reliability Engineer Mountain View, CA $165,000 Certified FY2026
Staff Thermal Engineer Mountain View, CA $205,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Field Application Engineer Mountain View, CA $258,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Embedded Quality Engineer Boston, MA $200,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Thermo-Mechanical Engineer Hillsboro, OR $175,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Design Characterization Engineer Mountain View, CA $160,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Enterprise Applications Administrator Mountain View, CA $145,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Boston, MA $179,100 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Boston, MA $172,744 Certified FY2025
Staff Data Platform Engineer Mountain View, CA $215,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Photonic Hardware Validation Engineer Mountain View, CA $185,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Photonics Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $175,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer Boston, MA $195,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Hardware Architect Hillsboro, OR $210,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Boston, MA $172,744 Withdrawn FY2025
Sr. Staff Analog Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $215,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Thermal Engineer Mountain View, CA $210,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Photonics Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $221,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Staff Machine Learning Engineer Mountain View, CA $254,000 Certified FY2025
Staff Laser Architect Mountain View, CA $183,000 Certified FY2025
Staff IC CAD Engineer Mountain View, CA $170,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Staff IC CAD Engineer Mountain View, CA $178,270 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Staff Photonic Test Engineer Mountain View, CA $200,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Design Verification Engineer Boston, MA $190,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Staff Design Verification Engineer Mountain View, CA $240,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Digital Design Engineer Mountain View, CA $195,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Technical Program Manager Mountain View, CA $205,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Platform Software Engineer Boston, MA $155,000 Certified FY2024
Staff PCB Engineer Boston, MA $120,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Design Verification Engineer Mountain View, CA $202,000 Certified FY2024
Staff Photonics Design Engineer Boston, MA $170,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Physical Design Engineer Boston, MA $145,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Staff Product Test Engineer Mountain View, CA $195,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Staff Product Test Engineer Mountain View, CA $195,000 Certified FY2024
Sr. Staff Product Manager Mountain View, CA $260,000 Certified FY2023
Staff Hardware Architect Hillsboro, OR $210,000 Certified FY2023
Staff Packaging Engineer Mountain View, CA $180,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Photonics Design Engineer Boston, MA $155,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Physical Design Engineer Boston, MA $161,400 Certified FY2023
Software Engineer Boston, MA $178,500 Certified FY2023
Software Engineer Boston, MA $178,500 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Lightmatter, Inc filed?

Lightmatter, Inc has filed 43 H-1B LCA petitions covering 43 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Lightmatter, Inc?

Lightmatter, Inc has a 97.7% certification rate, with 42 out of 43 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Lightmatter, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Lightmatter, Inc is $190,386. Salaries range from $120,000 to $260,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Lightmatter, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Lightmatter, Inc include Staff Software Engineer, Staff Thermal Engineer, Staff IC CAD Engineer. The most common position is Staff Software Engineer with 3 petitions at an average salary of $174,863.

Where is Lightmatter, Inc located?

Lightmatter, Inc is headquartered in Boston, MA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in CA, MA, OR.

Is Lightmatter, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Lightmatter, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Lightmatter, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Lightmatter, Inc filed 7 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $189,057 to $190,787.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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