Founding Engineer at Stealth-mode Agentic Vision AI Startup

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers.She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network.The next step is to speak to Jack.===Job TitleFounding EngineerSalaryNot DisclosedCompany DescriptionStealth-mode AI startup developing agentic vision systems for smart glasses, founded by Stanford alumni and backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors.Job DescriptionAs a Founding Engineer, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge agentic vision AI designed for wearable hardware. You will design, train, and deploy large vision models (VLMs) that enable real-time environmental understanding. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of computer vision and consumer hardware, building the foundation of a next-generation platform.LocationSan Francisco, USAWhy this role is remarkableJoin as a founding member of an elite technical team building at the frontier of wearable AI and vision-language models.Direct influence on product architecture and company culture while working alongside high-pedigree founders in the heart of the SF AI ecosystem.Opportunity to define the interaction paradigm for smart glasses, transitioning from static models to truly agentic vision systems.What You Will DoArchitect and implement state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms and VLMs optimized for real-time inference on edge devices.Build the core software infrastructure for agentic AI behaviors, enabling smart glasses to perceive and interact with the physical world.Lead technical decision-making across the stack, from training pipelines to product-facing software engineering and deployment.The ideal candidateFinal year Stanford student (Bachelors, Masters, or PhD) with an exceptional track record in computer science and software development.Deep technical expertise in computer vision or vision-language models, ideally with experience training or fine-tuning large-scale AI models.Proven builder mindset with previous experience at high-growth startups or big tech, and a history of winning prestigious hackathons or technical events.===Who are Jack & Jill?Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.Next stepsStep 1. Visit the job listing.Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack', or go straight there: https://www.jackandjill.ai/jobs/founding-engineer-at-stealth-mode-agentic-vision-ai-startup-dcf99a4c-88c2-4ca2-9599-8254e665ba78?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=job_post&utm_campaign=featured_role_dcf99a4c-88c2-4ca2-9599-8254e665ba78Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.We never post fake jobsThis isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.