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Neurophos · 1 day ago

Principal Analog Design Engineer

positionAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Neurophos is revolutionizing AI computation with their metamaterial-based optical computing platform. The Principal Analog Design Engineer will be responsible for developing full-custom electronic transceiver components critical to the company’s innovative photonic AI platform.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Hardware
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Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and verify high-speed analog circuits, such as drivers and transimpedance amplifiers, in deep sub-micron CMOS technologies
Define architecture and specifications for electronic blocks based on system-level requirements
Perform full-custom schematic capture, advanced analog simulations, and complete physical layout, including DRC/LVS, of critical analog blocks using Cadence Virtuoso
Ensure rigorous signal integrity and power integrity across all high-speed interconnects
Conduct post-layout extraction and simulation to validate performance against parasitic effects
Collaborate closely with the Photonics and Digital teams to optimize the electro-optic interface, maximizing performance across the combination of disciplines

Qualification

Analog circuit designCMOS processesCadence VirtuosoGHz-speed RF designHigh-frequency circuit theoryNoise analysisTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Degree: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering
Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in full-custom analog integrated circuit design, 5+ years of dedicated experience in either GHz-speed RF or GHz-speed broadband analog design
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expert proficiency in the Cadence tool suite, specifically Virtuoso schematic, simulation, and custom layout
Deep understanding of semiconductor device physics, linearity, noise analysis, and high-frequency circuit theory
Proven track record of taking high-speed analog blocks from concept to mass production (successful tape-outs)

Preferred

A background in photonic transceivers or optical communication electronics (e.g., experience with drivers for modulators, TIAs for photodetectors)
Experience designing high-speed power amplifiers (PAs)
Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation tools such as EMX or HFSS
Experience with frequency domain simulation in Spectre RF

Benefits

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.

Company

Neurophos

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Exaflop optical AI acceleration.
dateFounded in 2020
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size11-50 employees
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https://www.neurophos.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Neurophos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$16.1M
Key Investors
Gates Frontier FundMetaVC Partners
2025-12-08Series Unknown· $1.9M
2023-12-14Seed· $7.2M
2023-10-03Seed· $7M

Leadership Team

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Patrick T. Bowen
CEO
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Andrew Traverso
Co-founder & Chief Scientist
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Recent News

EE Times
Neurophos Photonic AI Test Chip Hits 300 TOPS/W
2025-09-24
TechRadar.com
US startup set to test new CPU that could herald the era of Exaflop on a single chip - I still can't believe Neurophos's OPU claims to deliver 234 POPS with a 1000 Petaflops model planned
2025-08-29
eeNews Europe
Neurophos to test out optical AI chip in Norway
2025-08-21
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