Job Description54,000 new photos are taken every second, and 600 hours of video are uploaded every minute. At Topaz Labs, we help over 1 million paying customers (including teams at Google, Nvidia, and NASA) maximize the visual quality of over 1 billion of these photos and videos.About usTopaz Labs is a full-stack AI company that develops, trains, and deploys generative AI models for image and video enhancement. We’re the best in the world at improving image and video quality, and produce several award-winning desktop products that millions of people rely on.Image and video creation has exploded in the past few years and we’ve grown with it, but we still only process a tiny fraction of the world’s content. We’re building an elite team dedicated to bringing our technology to every image and video that needs it. We execute quickly, obsess about the customer experience, and promote from within. We’re also profitable with an infinite runway.About the roleAs a Computer Vision Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing engineering development within our AI research organization. Your responsibilities will encompass algorithmic visual data processing, data pipelines, training infrastructure, and large-scale training optimization, among other tasks.As the first engineering hire for our lab, this position offers an unparalleled growth opportunity and the chance to drive research scalability from an engineering perspective. In this unique role, you’ll collaborate closely with our deep learning research and engineering teams to build state-of-the-art models for image and video enhancement. We rapidly prototype, build, and deploy new products, and your contributions will help us develop superior AI tools and products for our millions of users.About youAt least 3+ years of professional working experience in a related fieldHands-on experience with performance optimization, e.g. with multithreadingHands-on experience with computer vision modelsExperience with MLops best practicesExperience with datasetsExpert knowledge of Python, C/C++PreferredExperience with perceptron models in computer visionExperience with backend developmentExperience with OpenCV, ffmpeg, other media-specific libraries and frameworksExposure to model optimization for local processingInterest in photography or videographyClosingDo you meet most but not 100% of the above? We’d still like to hear from you–we are passionate about developing a diverse team and culture, so please apply if you’re interested!This is a unique role for someone interested in making a deep impact at a high-growth tech software company. We offer strong base salary, plus significant ownership that scales with the company's growth. We also offer 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees, 15 days annual PTO, 5 personal days plus holidays, and 401k matching. This is a full-time onsite role in Dallas, TX, and we will ask you to relocate if you're not in the areaAI disclaimerWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
