Neurophos
Neurophos

General Application

TLDR

Apply silicon photonics and an active, programmable metasurface to perform matrix multiplications at the speed of light.

About Neurophos

The demand for new data centers and AI compute is rapidly outpacing the planet's energy capacity. Digital solutions are hitting a power wall as we approach the physical limits of traditional silicon. Conquering this bottleneck means rethinking the fundamental architecture of inference compute. The industry's current path can't meet the need, so we're taking a different approach.

Instead of traditional electronic circuits, we use silicon photonics and an active, programmable metasurface to perform matrix multiplications at the speed of light. Our optical cells are 10,000x smaller than traditional photonic components, enabling unprecedented density. By using photonics instead of electricity, our chips become more efficient as they scale. This architecture will deliver up to 100 times the energy efficiency of existing solutions while significantly improving performance for large-scale AI inference.

We’ve assembled a world-class team of industry veterans and recently raised a $110M Series A led by Gates Frontier. Participants include M12 (Microsoft’s Venture Fund), Carbon Direct Capital, Aramco Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Tectonic Ventures, Space Capital, and others.

Join us and shape the future of computing!

Position Overview

Please apply here if you don't see the right role listed, but think Neurophos would be a great fit for you.

We're an in-person company with offices in Austin, TX and Sunnyvale, CA. Remote exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in an innovative startup redefining the future of AI hardware. Work on game-changing technology at the intersection of photonics and AI as part of a collaborative, brilliant team. You’ll contribute to a platform that redefines computational performance and accelerates the future of artificial intelligence. Come help us bring this transformative technology to the world.

Benefits

Join a team that invests in your future and your well-being. At Neurophos, we offer:

  • 100% coverage of base health plan premiums for you and your dependents, plus HSA contributions.

  • Unlimited PTO. No rigid vacation banks, just a focus on delivery.

  • 401(k) matching and stock option opportunities to ensure our success is your success.

  • Full suite of voluntary benefits, including Dental, Vision, Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance.

  • Personalized Benefits. Choose the plans that fit your life and take the cash back for those that don’t.

Benefits

Health Insurance

100% coverage of base health plan premiums for you and your dependents, plus HSA contributions.

personalized benefits

Personalized Benefits. Choose the plans that fit your life and take the cash back for those that don’t.

Paid Time Off

Unlimited PTO. No rigid vacation banks, just a focus on delivery.

Stock Options

stock option opportunities to ensure our success is your success.

Neurophos is pioneering AI computation through light-based technology, utilizing silicon photonics and programmable metasurfaces to execute matrix multiplications at the speed of light. Our unique optical chips are drastically smaller and more efficient than traditional components, offering over 100 times the energy efficiency and performance enhancements for large-scale AI inference, responding to the surging demand for advanced data centers.

Founded
Founded 2020
Employees
11-50 employees
Industry
computer hardware
Funding stage
Series A
Total raised
$130M raised
Last funding
Raised January 2026
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