
Neurophos provides high-throughput, energy-efficient AI inference by replacing electronic processors with optical hardware. The company builds Optical Processing Units (OPUs) and photonic chips that use metamaterials and silicon photonics to perform matrix operations with dramatically reduced area and power compared with conventional GPUs. Its approach re-architects tensor-core unit cells to enable ultra-dense modulators and compute-in-memory photonic designs that target data center and enterprise AI workloads. Neurophos operates as a B2B hardware and licensing vendor, offering prototype OPUs, development systems, and integration pathways for compute-intensive customers and hyperscale infrastructure.

Neurophos provides high-throughput, energy-efficient AI inference by replacing electronic processors with optical hardware. The company builds Optical Processing Units (OPUs) and photonic chips that use metamaterials and silicon photonics to perform matrix operations with dramatically reduced area and power compared with conventional GPUs. Its approach re-architects tensor-core unit cells to enable ultra-dense modulators and compute-in-memory photonic designs that target data center and enterprise AI workloads. Neurophos operates as a B2B hardware and licensing vendor, offering prototype OPUs, development systems, and integration pathways for compute-intensive customers and hyperscale infrastructure.
Location: Austin, TX or San Francisco, CA
At Neurophos, we are revolutionizing AI computation with a groundbreaking photonic module that promises to redefine industry standards. We have engineered a technology platform delivering 100x performance gains in neural network computing— powering applications like Large Language Models (LLMs) and next-generation AI architectures. By integrating metamaterials with optoelectronics, our compute-in-memory optical system surpasses existing solutions, paving the way to the next generation of AI. As part of our collaboration with leading hyperscalers, we are scaling our elite engineering team to bring this transformative technology to market. Join us to shape the future of optical computing.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a visionary VP Product Engineering to report to the CTO and lead the establishment and scaling of our product engineering organization from the ground up, enabling the next generation of AI. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will not only build and mentor a high-performing team but also personally dive deep into solving some of the industry’s greatest technological challenges—rolling up your sleeves to design, prototype, troubleshoot, and iterate on our game-changing photonic AI modules. With demonstrated deep technical expertise, you will drive critical functions, including forging and managing relationships with world-class foundries, OSATs, and module assembly partners; architecting and leading IC, photonics, and optical assembly processes with a focus on co-packaged optics; executing module characterization, thermal, and mechanical design; and owning reliability and failure analysis activities. A core must-have is proven experience taking products from initial definition to high-volume production, incorporating DFM and DFT principles to ensure scalable, robust outcomes. In this executive-level position, you will ensure seamless transitions from R&D prototypes to high-volume production, mitigating risks, optimizing yields, and aligning with hyperscaler customer requirements in a fast-paced, fast-growing startup environment. Your technical leadership will be pivotal in addressing complex challenges in silicon photonics and optical computing, blending strategic oversight with direct engineering contributions.
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Why Join Neurophos?
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. If you are a strategic engineering leader with a passion for photonic technologies, a hands-on technical approach, and a proven ability to build teams that deliver breakthrough products from definition to high-volume scale, we encourage you to apply.