Software Engineer - Platform
Job Description
Voxel is revolutionizing workplace safety through AI and computer vision technology, addressing the critical issue of workplace injuries that affect nearly 3 million US workers annually. As a Platform Software Engineer, you'll join a mission-driven team working on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts worker safety.
The role involves building and scaling sophisticated systems that power real-time perception and video analytics for industrial environments. You'll work with distributed systems, handling video ingestion and processing at scale, while developing APIs and backend services that support the platform's core functionality. This position offers an opportunity to work with modern technologies including Kubernetes, Kafka, and cloud infrastructure.
The ideal candidate should have 0-2 years of experience, with a strong foundation in backend development and an interest in distributed systems and machine learning infrastructure. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, working alongside ML engineers, product managers, and researchers to bring computer vision solutions to production.
Voxel offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, equity, 401k, and flexible work arrangements. Based in San Francisco with a global team, the company is backed by leading VCs and serves Fortune 500 clients across retail, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to make a significant impact on workplace safety while working with cutting-edge technology.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Platform
- Contribute to the development and scaling of Voxel's perception and computer vision systems
- Design and deploy distributed systems for video ingestion, processing, and inference
- Build and secure cloud APIs, access control systems, and backend services
- Develop scalable and resilient services for low-latency event detection
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring computer vision models into production
- Influence technical direction and uphold high standards in code quality
Requirements For Software Engineer - Platform
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience developing backend systems using REST APIs
- Experience with distributed systems, Flink, Kafka, or Kinesis
- Familiarity with designing production-ready systems
- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and cloud platforms
- Experience with machine learning or computer vision pipelines
- Practical experience using Kubernetes
Benefits For Software Engineer - Platform
- Extensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Highly competitive paid parental leave and support system
- Ownership in the business through an Equity Incentive Plan
- Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
- Daily meals in-office, vibrant company events, team-building
- 401K retirement plan, HSA options, pre-tax Commuter Card
