BrightAI · 2 days ago
Staff Computer Vision/AI Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expBright.AI is a high-growth Physical-AI company transforming how businesses interact with the physical world through intelligent automation. They are seeking a Staff Computer Vision / AI Engineer to help shape the future of real-time visual intelligence and deploy next-generation AI systems at scale.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingInternet of ThingsMobile
Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of Computer Vision and ML model development — from data collection and labeling through deployment and monitoring in production environments
Research and implement deep learning models for computer vision tasks including detection, segmentation, classification, tracking, and real-time inference
Drive CV projects from prototyping to production, in alignment with product and platform goals
Collaborate with product, hardware, and cloud teams to design end-to-end intelligent features across the stack
Architect technically robust, scalable, and reliable AI systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Solve complex physical-world challenges through structured experimentation and performance optimization
Prioritize and manage multiple initiatives to ensure model performance, reliability, and compliance
Stay at the forefront of ML/AI and foundational models, integrate key innovations into the product roadmap
Evaluate emerging AI/ML trends and apply them to enable transformative infrastructure automation solutions
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in computer vision and ML, with deep expertise in applied deep learning
Proven ability to deliver production-grade AI/ML solutions in fast-paced, real-world environments
Full-stack ML development lifecycle experience: data labeling and curation, model training, evaluation, optimization, and deployment
Hands-on technical skills with DL frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow) and strong programming skills in Python (C++ is a plus)
Hands-on experience with CNNs, YOLO, Vision Transformers, model compression, and real-time inference optimization
Hands-on experience deploying models in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and edge devices using TensorRT, ONNX, or TFLite
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to convert ambiguity into actionable insights
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to work cross-functionally with software, hardware, and product teams
Effective communicator, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-motivated, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
PhD in Electrical Eng., Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on ML/AI for Computer Vision
Demonstrated research experience in CV with a strong record of publications and/or patents
Experience applying vision-based AI to real-time IoT systems or edge intelligence platforms
Preferred
Applied experience in CV for surveillance, physical-world perception problems, remote sensing, or structural health monitoring
Proficiency in Linux/Ubuntu environments; scripting and tooling around data and deployment workflows
Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as JIRA, Git, Confluence
Experience with embedded systems, Docker containers, or Linux-based deployment pipelines
Prior experience in startup or high-growth environments building zero-to-one AI solutions
Company
BrightAI
BrightAI provides physical AI solutions for infrastructure and services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$66MKey Investors
Upfront Ventures
2025-07-18Series A· $51M
2024-11-19Seed· $15M
Leadership Team
Alex Hawkinson
Founder & CEO
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