We accelerate AI computing
with 100x energy efficiency
and chip computing density
Scaling CMOS-based processors is increasingly challenging due to the slowdown of Moore's Law and the breakdown of Dennard scaling; data movement with electronic wires (capacitive loss) limit clock speeds and lead to thermal dissipation.
Opticore patented optical processing units (OPUs) are designed to handle memory-intensive AI tasks with on-chip data movement and computation with photonic integrated circuits. Our prototype achieves 100x higher energy efficiency and 100x greater computing density than digital electronics. Fully integrated with foundry-based, co-packaged optoelectronics, the system promises to lead breakthroughs in the next era of high performance computing in data centers.
Throughput
Power
Chip area
Memory bandwidth
AI Mode scalability
1,000 POPS (single chip)
< 5 KW
1560 mm2
480 TB/s (300 HBMs)
Trillion matrix elements
Founder at Jetha Global, a Hong Kong headquartered investment firm focused on deep tech. He previously worked as Managign Director at Tybourne Capital Management and as a private equity associate at Hellman & Friedman. He has an MBA from Harvard University and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from Dartmouth.
- Vice President of Marketing for InnoLight Technology, a global leader for optical interconnects in AI/data center applications
- 20 years of industry experience. Previously at SiFotonics, Oplink Communications and JDSU.
- PhD in Physics, UPenn, B.S. Beijing University
Origin Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with extraordinary founders building the defining companies in the fifth economic era - the Artificial Intelligence Economy. Backing founders from coast-to-coast for over 25 years, the firm has partners on the ground in every time zone. Notable previous investments include Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB), BacklotCars (NYSE: KAR), Tock (NYSE: SQSP), Veho, Torus, Clearjet, Tovala and Fountain.
Alex was CIO at Keshik Capital, a multi-strategy fund based in Singapore and now runs a family office. Previously, Alex worked at leading global investment banks and hedge funds. He has close to two decades of experience managing multi-asset portfolios and investing in public and private corporate securities and derivatives. Alex also conducts research on energy and security with the Australian National University and has published in top journals. Alex has a degree in economics, and he speaks English and Mandarin.
ECE Professor at MIT,
PhD in Applied Physics, Stanford,
B.S. Caltech,
Awards: Presidential Early Career Award, Humboldt Professorship, DARPA Young Faculty Award.
Co-founder of DUST Identity (Security company), QuEra Computing (quantum control), Advisor of Lightmatter (optical computing)
First demonstration of integrated photonics for deep learning, spinning off Lightmatter and Lightelligence
Assistant Professor, EECS, UC Berkeley
Postdoc, Harvard University
PhD, Cornell University & Columbia University
Awards: 2023 DARPA Young Faculty Award, 2023 Optica Foundation Award, 2020 The Optical Society (OSA) Ambassador, 2019 The Rising Stars, 2019 Caltech’s 2019 Young Investigator Lecturer, 2016 Maiman Student Paper Competition at CLEO, 2016 Emil Wolf Student Paper Competition
Assistant Professor, EECS, UC Berkeley
Postdoc researcher, MIT
PhD, Max-Planck Institute-Quantum Optics,
Awards: 2023 DARPA NaPSAC, 2024 DARPA INSPIRED, Sony Faculty Research Award, 2023 SPIE AI/ML best paper Award, 2023 Optica foundation award
Demonstration of the Opticore computing with 100x more energy efficiency, Nat. Photonics 2023
Research Scientist, MIT
Senior Scientist: NTT PHI lab
PhD, Stanford University
Bachelor: Caltech
Awards: Intelligence Community fellowship
Theory proposal and analysis for the OptiCore computing architecture, R. Hamerly, PRX 2019
Development
Fremont (CA)/Remote
We areseeking a Team Leader in Analog Mixed-Signal Circuits to guide and grow ahigh-performing engineering team at the forefront of next-generation computing.This is a unique opportunity to lead the development of advanced mixed-signalsystems that redefine the limits of speed, performance, and efficiency.
Lead and mentor a team ofanalog/mixed-signal designers through all stages of product development—fromconcept to tape-out and silicon validation
Oversee design and simulation of complexanalog and mixed-signal blocks (e.g., amplifiers, ADCs/DACs, PLLs) with a focuson meeting aggressive performance, power, and area targets
Coordinate closely with digital,layout, and packaging teams to ensure seamless integration and design closure
Manage project schedules, resourceallocation, and technical risk assessments to ensure timely delivery ofmilestones
Set and enforce design standards,review methodologies, and best practices across the analog/mixed-signal team
Serve as a technical leader duringdesign reviews, tape-outs, bring-up, and debug cycles
Foster a culture of innovation,collaboration, and continuous improvement
7+ years of experience inanalog/mixed-signal circuit design, with at least 2 years in a technicalleadership or managerial role
Deep understanding of analog andmixed-signal fundamentals, including device physics, noise, signal integrity,and power management
Proficient in industry-standardtools (e.g., Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Mentor Graphics, etc.)
Strong project management andorganizational skills
Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration
Experience guiding physical designand layout for high-volume silicon tape-outs
Deep knowledge of high-speed orprecision data converter architectures
Experience in lab bring-up,electronic device debugging, and testing
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) inElectrical Engineering or a related field
Annual base salary from $180K to$300K
Equity + insurance + 401(K)
Design
Fremont (CA)/Remote
We are seeking an experienced Integrated Photonics Circuit (PIC) Designer to design, simulate, and optimize advanced photonic devices—including edge couplers, phase shifters, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, ring resonators, and splitters/combiners—to meet high-performance system requirements. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams such as electrical circuit designers, packaging engineers, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of PICs with electronic integrated circuits (EICs). You will use industry-standard photonics design tools (e.g., GdsFactory, KLayout) for floor planning, device placement, tuning, and design rule checks, while driving tape-out planning to meet project deadlines. Additional responsibilities include creating engineering documentation, participating in design reviews, conducting risk assessments, and contributing to product reliability and manufacturability.
Collaborate with cross-functionalteams—including electrical circuit designers, packaging engineers, and externalvendors—to ensure seamless integration of PIC and electronic integratedcircuits (EIC).
Design and simulate photonicdevices (e.g., edge couplers, phase shifters, Mach-Zehnder interferometers,ring resonators, splitters/combiners) to meet system performance requirements.
Utilize standard photonics designtools (e.g., GdsFactory, KLayout) to perform efficient PIC floor planning,device placement and tuning, design rule checks (DRC), and version control.
Drive tape-out planning with astrong focus on meeting project timelines.
Create and maintain engineeringdocumentation, including design specifications and test plans.
Participate in design reviews,risk assessments, and cross-functional meetings to ensure product reliabilityand manufacturability.
3+ years of hands-on integratedphotonics circuit design experience.
Deep understanding of integrated photonicsfundamentals.
Familiarity with PIC designenvironments such as GdsFactory, KLayout, OptoCompiler, or ZeroPDK.
Familiarity with PIC simulationtools such as Lumerical or Tidy3D.
Proven ability to excel in acollaborative, team-oriented environment.
Strong verbal and writtencommunication skills.
Previous experience with layoutfor PIC tape-out.
Familiarity with photoniccomputing architectures.
Experience in PIC characterizationand measurement.
An advanced degree (MS or PhD) inElectrical Engineering or a related field.
Excellent benefits – medical,vision, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and more.
Strong work-life balance – aflexible, supportive culture that values your personal time.
Groundbreaking work in opticalcomputing – shape the future of data processing.
Impactful innovation – our designspush the boundaries of performance and efficiency.
Passionate & dedicated team –collaborate with experts and thought leaders in the field.
Professional development – wefoster growth, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
Development
Fremont (CA)/Remote
We are seeking an experienced Sr Chip Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative chip architectures.
Design and implement complex chip architectures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and efficiency.
Conduct testing and validation of chip designs.
Development
Fremont (CA)/Remote
Opticore is looking for a Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for our advanced computing products.
Develop and maintain software applications for high-performance computing.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware.
Development
Fremont (CA)/Remote
We are seeking a dynamic Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution of our advanced computing solutions portfolio.
Define product vision and strategy based on market research and customer feedback.
Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to launch new products.
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