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Location

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Optical Engineering

Fremont (CA)/Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sr Chip Design Engineer to lead the development of innovative chip architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement complex chip architectures.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and efficiency.

Conduct testing and validation of chip designs.

Development

Photonic Systems

Fremont (CA)/Remote

Job Summary

Opticore is looking for a Software Engineer to design and develop software solutions for our advanced computing products.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain software applications for high-performance computing.

Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware.

Development

IC Design

Fremont (CA)/Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic Product Manager to drive the strategy and execution of our advanced computing solutions portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Define product vision and strategy based on market research and customer feedback.

Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to launch new products.

Our Teams

Founders and Strategic Advisors

Alex Turnbull
Director

Alex Turnbull

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.

Dirk Englund
Advisor

Dirk Englund

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

Chun-ho Lee
Scientist, Chip design & fabrication

Chun-ho Lee

Postdoc, UC Berkeley

PhD, KAIST (Korea)

Bachelor: Seoul National University

Skills: photonics and microwave simulation, chip layout designs, and fabrication

Kenaish Al Qubaisi
Chip Designer

Kenaish Al Qubaisi

MIT Postdoc fellow,

PhD, Electrical Engineering, Boston University

Awards: Charles L. Newton Prize, John F. Flagg Prize, for outstanding students. Wilder Trustee Scholarship, Xerox Engineering Research fellowship

Adam Cai
Business development

Adam Cai

Adam was the Partnership Development Manager and Tax Advisor at Carta, a leading capitalization table management company backed by prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Tribe Capital, and Union Square Ventures. Prior to Carta, Adam honed his expertise at EY, where he played a pivotal role in scaling multiple tax startups and practices to achieve seven-figure ARR after the first year of joining. Recognized for his innovative approach, Adam has been featured in Berkeley Haas News and a16z articles for his outreach and impact. He is a proud graduate of UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business.

Mengjie Yu
Co-founder

Mengjie Yu

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

Zaijun Chen
Co-founder

Zaijun Chen

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

Ryan Hamerly
Co-founder

Ryan Hamerly

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

Testimonials

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

4.5

"The team at Opticore exceeded our expectations at every turn. Their deep knowledge of chip design and commitment to excellence made them a valuable partner in our product development journey."

@Jake_Barton

Product Manager at NextGen

4.5

"Opticore's custom chip solutions transformed our operations. Their expertise not only improved our performance but also reduced costs significantly. We couldn't be happier with the results!"

@Willie_Huel3

CTO of Tech Innovations

4.5

"Working with Opticore was a game-changer for our company. Their advanced computing solutions have streamlined our processes and allowed us to focus on innovation. They truly understand the needs of businesses."

@Andrea_Ritchie

CEO of FutureTech Solutions

4.5

"The team at Opticore exceeded our expectations at every turn. Their deep knowledge of chip design and commitment to excellence made them a valuable partner in our product development journey."

@Jake_Barton

Product Manager at NextGen

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