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Ocular AI (YC W24) Is Hiring a Founding Backend Engineer ($120K to $200K, SF)

Ocular AI Ocular AI is the data annotation engine for Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Enterprise AI models. We help companies transform unstructured, multi-modal data into golden datasets to power generative AI, frontier models, and computer vision. Ocular Foundry is the most intuitive, data-centric, and fastest platform that lets you label, annotate, version, and deploy your data for training models. It also orchestrates your annotation jobs, improving collaboration with members and annotators. With Ocular Bolt, shift from humans in the loop to experts in the loop to supercharge your data labeling and annotation projects. Our global expert workforce ensures fast, accurate results—no matter the scale or complexity of your data. In just 3 months, our small team of 3 (including founders) has achieved remarkable progress, making this an exceptional opportunity for you to join a fast-moving, well-funded startup backed by top investors like Drive Capital, Y Combinator, Alumni Ventures, BDMI, Orange Collective e.t.c 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 Working directly 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 be reporting directly to the Founders. What we are looking for 3+ years experience developing software with Python/Node and Postgress for production systems. Hands-on experience training ML models, building chatbots, or using AI APIs. Experience deploying on AWS, GCP, or Azure with Docker skills and the ability to set up databases and queues (e.g., Redis, RabbitMQ).  Open to working in person at our office in SF. We’re an early stage company which means that the role requires working hard and moving quickly. Please only apply if that excites you. Values Founder Mentality: We value taking initiative, making confident decisions, and taking full responsibility for the outcomes of your work. Design Oriented: Design is in our DNA - we believe in crafting solutions that are not only functional but also user friendly and beautiful. Customer Obsession: We put customers first, deeply understand their needs, and ensure every decision you make creates value for them. Humble and Collaborative: We value humility, diverse perspectives, and an environment where teamwork is key. Other Benefits 401k Heath Insurance (Dental + Vision) Annual Company Retreats Mental Health Stipend  Work setup stipend (MacBook, Monitor, & Accessories) \ Read more about the 10 traits we look for: https://www.useocular.com/careers

We help companies transform unstructured, multi-modal data into golden datasets to power generative AI, frontier models, and computer vision. In just 3 months, our small team of 3 (including founders) has achieved remarkable progress, making this an exceptional opportunity for you to join a fast-moving, well-funded startup backed by top investors like Drive Capital, Y Combinator, Alumni Ventures, BDMI, Orange Collective e.t.c We help companies transform unstructured, multi-modal data into golden datasets to power generative AI, frontier models, and computer vision.

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