At Neurophos, listed as one of EE Times’ 2025 100 Most Promising Start-ups, we are revolutionizing AI computation with the world’s first metamaterial-based optical computing platform. Our design addresses the traditional shortcoming of silicon photonics for inference and provides an unprecedented AI engine with substantially higher throughput and efficiency than any existing solution.

We've created an optical metasurface with 10,000x the density of traditional silicon photonics modulators. This enables a solution with 100x gains in power efficiency for neural network computing without sacrificing throughput; we've made improvements there, too. By integrating metamaterials with conventional optoelectronics, our compute-in-memory optical system surpasses existing solutions by a wide margin and enables truly high-performance and cost-effective AI compute.

Join us to shape the future of optical computing.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area or Austin, TX. Full-time onsite position.

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Server Firmware Architect to ensure our optical processing units (OPUs) integrate seamlessly into enterprise datacenter environments. This role is critical to establishing compatibility with customer infrastructure through secure boot, telemetry, attestation, firmware management, and compliance with datacenter standards. The ideal candidate will lead firmware architecture decisions, manage partnerships with ecosystem vendors, and drive OCP (Open Compute Project) compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and architect firmware infrastructure for Neurophos OPU accelerators in datacenter deployments
• Lead secure boot implementation, attestation mechanisms, and root-of-trust establishment
• Design telemetry and monitoring systems for datacenter management integration
• Drive OCP (Open Compute Project) compliance and engagement with open-source hardware initiatives

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (MS preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in server firmware, platform firmware, or datacenter systems
• Deep expertise in secure boot, measured boot, and firmware attestation (TPM, UEFI Secure Boot)
• Strong understanding of OCP specifications and open-source datacenter hardware initiatives
• Experience with datacenter management interfaces (Redfish, IPMI, BMC)

Preferred Skills

• Active participation in OCP or other open-source hardware communities
• Experience with AI accelerator or GPU firmware development
• Knowledge of server BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) architectures
• Familiarity with SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model) and DMTF standards
• Experience with hardware root-of-trust implementations (DICE, Caliptra)
• Understanding of datacenter security and compliance requirements (FedRAMP, SOC2)
• Background in cryptographic protocols and secure key management
• Experience with firmware development for Linux-based environments

What We Offer

• A pivotal role in an innovative startup redefining the future of AI hardware.
• A collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Competitive compensation, including salary and equity options.
• Opportunities for career growth and future team leadership.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Opportunity to publish research and contribute to the field of efficient AI inference.

This is a rare opportunity to work on a game-changing technology at the intersection of photonics and AI. As part of our elite team, you’ll contribute to a platform that redefines computational performance and accelerates the future of artificial intelligence. Be a key player in bringing this transformative innovation to the world.