The demand for new datacenters 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 isn’t about bigger chips or more of them; it means rethinking the fundamental architecture. The industry's current path isn’t going to meet the need, so we took 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. We have also been recognized on the EE Times Silicon 100 list for several consecutive years.
Join us and shape the future of computing!
Position OverviewNeurophos is searching for an Office/Facilities Manager to join our Austin headquarters. This person will provide comprehensive support to our Chief of Staff and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our office spaces. We’re looking for someone eager to operate in an early-stage environment and excited about helping us grow. This is an opportunity to enable our team to scale while keeping our company a great place to work.
Austin, TX. Full-time onsite position.
Key ResponsibilitiesManage the day-to-day operations of our office space. In the future, it may be multiple spaces.
Plan for future needs. Enable easy integration of people and equipment as our company scales.
Assist with scheduling, setting up conference rooms, coordinating events, and hosting visitors. Whatever is needed to keep things running smoothly.
Organize team lunches and get-togethers to foster team culture.
Assist with expense management and budget tracking for office operations.
Place orders, maintain cleanliness, and look after general office maintenance.
Coordinate with vendors and contractors for any significant maintenance or operational needs.
Must be willing to work full-time on-site in our Austin office.
Experience with operational management of a site or office space, or equivalent type of responsibility.
Proven ability to manage things like travel logistics, vendors, scheduling, and coordination.
Self-motivated, takes initiative, and operates with sound judgment.
Practical problem-solver. Solution-oriented mindset and comfortable making decisions.
Able to multitask, prioritize effectively, and thrive within an early-stage, high-growth company.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to build rapport across all levels of the organization.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Bonus points for experience in a startup environment.
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in an innovative startup redefining the future of AI hardware. Work on a game-changing technology at the intersection of photonics and AI as part of a collaborative and 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.
BenefitsJoin 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.
Skills Required
- Experience with operational management of a site or office space
- Proven ability to manage travel logistics, vendors, scheduling, and coordination
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Willingness to work full-time on-site
Neurophos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Neurophos and has not been reviewed or approved by Neurophos.
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Healthcare Strength — Job postings indicate the company covers 100% of base health plan premiums for employees and dependents and contributes to HSAs. Listings also reference dental, vision, and other voluntary coverages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is advertised with an emphasis on delivery rather than accruals. Notes in postings suggest clarifying typical usage and any minimums.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer matching is listed alongside stock option opportunities. This pairing signals structured retirement support in addition to equity participation.
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What We Do
Neurophos is an Austin-based semiconductor company developing high-performance, energy-efficient photonic AI inference chips. 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 for an optical system. As AI adoption accelerates, data centers face significant power and scalability challenges. Traditional solutions are struggling to keep up, leading to rapidly rising energy consumption and costs. We’re solving both problems with an OPU that integrates over one million micron-scale optical processing components on a single chip. This architecture will deliver up to 100 times the energy efficiency of existing solutions while significantly improving large-scale AI inference performance. 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. We have also been recognized on the EE Times Silicon 100 list for several consecutive years. Join us and shape the future of optical computing!
Why Work With Us
This is an opportunity to work on a game-changing technology at the intersection of photonics and AI. You’ll contribute to a platform that redefines computational performance and accelerates the future of artificial intelligence.
