Member of Technical Staff, Founding Backend Engineer
What You’ll Be Working On
Ocular AI is looking for a Founding Backend Engineer to work directly with the founders to design and develop backend systems for production. Your core work at Ocular will include:
- Deploying, training, and fine-tuning AI models.
- Developing and scaling an internal analytics system.
- Building data pipelines to evaluate model performance and integrate AI models into the product.
You will work closely with the founders and customers to shape the product direction and engineering strategy. This is a high agency role with a lot of ambiguity as a part of an early-stage startup. You will report directly to the founders.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a candidate with 3+ years of experience developing software with Python/Node and Postgres for production systems. Hands-on experience training ML models, building chatbots, or using AI APIs is required. Experience deploying on AWS, GCP, or Azure with Docker skills and the ability to set up databases and queues (e.g., Redis, RabbitMQ) is essential. We are open to working in person at our office in San Francisco.
Other Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance (Dental + Vision)
- Annual Company Retreats
- Mental Health Stipend
- Work setup stipend (MacBook, Monitor, & Accessories)
Values
- Founder Mentality: Taking initiative, making confident decisions, and taking full responsibility for the outcomes of your work.
- Design Oriented: Crafting solutions that are functional, user-friendly, and beautiful.
- Customer Obsession: Putting customers first and ensuring every decision creates value for them.
- Humble and Collaborative: Valuing humility, diverse perspectives, and teamwork.
Additional Information
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