Eyebot · 3 weeks ago
R&D Engineer
Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expEyebot is an outcome-focused technology company on a mission to make vision care accessible to everyone, equally. The R&D Engineer will work closely with the engineering team to advance the accuracy and automation of vision-testing technologies, collaborating on the design and evaluation of algorithms and experimental setups.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)EyewearHealth DiagnosticsRobotics
Responsibilities
Work hands-on to advance the accuracy, reliability, and automation of Eyebot’s vision-testing technologies
Design, prototype, and evaluate new algorithms across computer vision, machine learning, optical estimation, and signal processing
Translate research concepts into deployable software by collaborating closely with our software engineering team
Build experimental setups, electromechanical test rigs, and simulation tools to validate ideas in both controlled and real-world conditions
Develop benchmarking frameworks and performance metrics to rigorously evaluate our imaging, detection, and recommendation pipelines
Explore and compare traditional computer-vision techniques with ML-based approaches; drive decision-making with clear technical evidence
Run structured experiments to identify sources of variation, improve robustness, and strengthen the scientific foundations of Eyebot’s core products
Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations to translate scientific insights into product-level improvements
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of post-bachelor's research or industry experience (postdoctoral experience may be included)
Programming experience (Python, C++, or similar)
Experience in vision systems and image processing
Experience building and designing experiments
Hand on experience with embedded linux platforms (Jetson, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
Hand on experience with image sensor, camera interfaces, general optical alignment
Hand on experience with prototyping with 3D printers, laser cutters, etc
Preferred
Familiarity with medical device development and compliance
Background in optical calibration methodologies
Experience with real world machine learning techniques
Strong documentation habits, including the ability to clearly record design decisions, test results, and calibration procedures
Benefits
Flexible work schedule with unlimited PTO
Full health, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter support and wellness benefits
A collaborative office environment in Boston’s North End, with regular team lunches and a great waterfront location
The chance to build products that improve lives and redefine how vision care is delivered
Company
Eyebot
Eyebot develops an eye examination technology to eliminate barriers and provide quality vision care.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$29.93MKey Investors
General CatalystMassVenturesNational Science Foundation
2025-08-26Series A· $20M
2025-05-16Grant· $0.2M
2024-06-06Seed· $6M
Leadership Team
Matthias Hofmann
Co-founder & CEO
Jack Moldave
Co-Founder & CTO
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