Ocular AI

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. This is 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 Compensation Base: 130K to 200K Stock: 0.3% to 1% Location: San Francisco, CA in Person Job Type: Full Time Experience: 3+ years Benefits:  401K Heath Insurance (Dental + Vision) Annual Company Retreats Monthly Mental Health Stipend  Work setup stipend (MacBook Pro, Monitor, & Accessories) What you’ll be working on? Ocular is looking for a Founding Machine Learning Engineer to work directly with the Founders to design and develop Foundational AI models for production. Your core work at Ocular will include: Finding the latest papers, turning them into useful products, and publishing them on Ocular. Experimenting with and adapting the latest ML technologies to fit into existing tech stack Deploying, Training and Fine Tuning Large Language Models, ML and AI Models. Developing model training infrastructure so that Ocular users can train their own LoRAs to fine-tune open-source models to fit their needs. 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. If you’re someone who thrives in ambiguous environments, loves experimenting, and is excited by the fusion of creativity and development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact. What we are looking for Passion for solving ML problems with strong algorithmic problem solving, and applied machine learning. 3+ years experience developing models with Python/Pytorch/OpenCV/PyTorch/TensorFlow. Hands-on experience training AI/LLM’s models for production environments. 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. Read more about the 10 traits we look for: https://www.useocular.com/careers

Location: San Francisco, CA, In-Person Compensation: Base: $130k to $200k Stock: 0.5% to 1% Perks & Benefits Competitive Compensation: Base salary and significant equity (0.5%-1%). Health Insurance: Comprehensive dental, vision, and medical coverage. 401(k): Plan for your future with our retirement savings program. Work Setup Stipend: MacBook, monitor, and accessories. Mental Health Stipend: Monthly support for your well-being. Annual Company Retreats: Collaborate, relax, and recharge with the team. About Ocular AI Ocular AI (YC W24) is building the Data Engine for Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Enterprise AI. We help ambitious teams transform unstructured, multimodal data into high-quality "golden datasets" that power breakthroughs in robotics, self-driving technology, and generative AI. Our flagship products—Foundry, an intuitive data-centric annotation platform, and Bolt, an enterprise-grade scalable data labeling service—eliminate the bottlenecks of data preparation, enabling teams to focus on groundbreaking innovation. In just three months, our lean team has achieved remarkable milestones. Backed by top investors like Drive Capital, Y Combinator, and Alumni Ventures, this is your chance to join a fast-moving, well-funded startup shaping the future of AI and AGI. About the Role At Ocular AI, design and engineering converge to create exceptional user experiences. We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer with a sharp eye for design and the technical expertise to craft polished, high-performing web applications. This is more than a coding role—you’ll work at the intersection of creativity and technology, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful, design-driven solutions. Reporting directly to the founders, this high-agency role allows you to shape our products and brand while solving challenging technical problems. What You’ll Do Build and Innovate: Design and maintain complex, stateful frontend applications that handle millions of entities efficiently. Design Collaborative Canvas: Create intuitive, high-performance tools for multimodal (image, video, audio, and more) data annotation and visualization on collaborative canvases. Multimodal Rendering: Develop performant 2D and 3D rendering products to support advanced data annotation workflows. UI/UX Excellence: Establish and enforce a consistent, delightful user experience across products. Elevate Standards: Drive improvements in engineering best practices, tooling, and processes to deliver maintainable and scalable codebases. What We’re Looking For Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Next.js, React, Redux, and Recoil (or similar state management libraries). Experience with deployment platforms like Vercel and CMS platforms like Contentful. Familiarity with analytics platforms such as PostHog. Experience with WebSockets, LiveBlocks, or similar technologies for designing real-time, collaborative applications. Knowledge of multimodal rendering on web canvases (e.g., image/video/audio). Design Sensibility: Proficiency in Figma and Spline, with a strong understanding of graphic design principles (typography, color, layout, illustration). Ability to collaborate closely with marketing and design teams to deliver polished results. Startup Mindset: Thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with a proactive, problem-solving attitude. Comfortable working in person in our San Francisco office to collaborate effectively with the team. What We Value Design-Oriented Thinking: Crafting solutions that are functional, user-friendly, and beautiful. Raw, Hardcore Intelligence: Tackling tough problems with precision, resourcefulness, and grit. Founder Mentality: Taking full ownership of your work, pushing for excellence, and navigating challenges with humility. Customer Obsession: Prioritizing user needs and creating products that delight and deliver real value. Humble Collaboration: Embracing feedback and fostering a team-oriented culture where diverse ideas drive

At Ocular AI, we’re passionate about blurring the lines between design and engineering, with an obsessive focus on craftsmanship. We believe ideation, design, and implementation should be seamlessly intertwined to create exceptional user experiences and products that delight. We draw a TON of inspiration from design-focused teams such as Vercel, Linear, Resend. We’re seeking an experienced Design Engineer (designer who codes or engineer who designs) with a refined aesthetic to help transform our website, product, and brand. In this role, you’ll take full creative ownership, using your broad design skills and technical expertise to craft high-quality interactions, prototypes, and experiences. Code, like Figma, is a tool in your arsenal to solve design challenges and bring bold ideas to life. This is a high-agency, high-impact role in an early-stage startup, reporting directly to the founders. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, lead design-driven projects, and shape the future of our brand and products. If you’re someone who thrives in ambiguous environments, loves experimenting, and is excited by the fusion of creativity and development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Compensation Base: 130K to 200K Stock: 0.5% to 1% Location: San Francisco, CA in Person Job Type: Full Time Experience: 3+ years Benefits:  401K Heath Insurance (Dental + Vision) Annual Company Retreats Monthly Mental Health Stipend  Work setup stipend (MacBook Pro, Monitor, & Accessories) What we are looking for 2+ years or equivalent demonstrated experience developing software and UI/UX interfaces. Excellent understanding of Next.js and Vercel, CMS platforms like Contentful, analytics platforms like PostHog, and design tools like Figma and Spline. Skills and understanding on graphic design (layout, typography, color, illustration). You have closely collaborated with folks from marketing and design in previous roles. 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 1. Design-Oriented Thinking Design isn't just a layer—it’s embedded in our DNA. We believe solutions must be functional, user-friendly, and beautiful. You understand that thoughtful design drives impact and that elegance matters as much as functionality. Whether crafting a pixel-perfect interface or a seamless backend system, you approach design with intention and care. 2. Raw, Hardcore Intelligence You have an unrelenting drive to solve tough problems, navigating ambiguity with precision and resourcefulness. Your attention to detail is unmatched—you can be scrappy when needed but refine both design and engineering to absolute perfection. Thriving in a high-agency environment, you embrace complexity and tackle challenges head-on with grit and creativity. 3. Founder Mentality We seek individuals who act like owners, taking initiative without waiting for permission. You’re confident in your decisions, yet humble enough to learn from the outcomes—whether they’re successes or lessons in disguise. Full responsibility for your work means you're accountable from start to finish, always pushing for excellence. 4. Customer Obsession Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. You have a deep curiosity to understand their needs, challenges, and desires. Every decision you make prioritizes delivering real, tangible value for them. You think beyond just meeting expectations—you aim to exceed them, creating products that customers love. 5. Humble and Collaborative Humility is a core value here. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and open collaboration. You thrive in a team-oriented environment, valuing the input of others as much as your own contributions. We foster a culture where feedback is seen as a tool for growth, not criticism, and everyone is aligned toward collective s

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