Software Engineer - Platform
Voxel is a company dedicated to revolutionizing workplace safety and operations through innovative AI and computer vision technology. They are seeking a Junior Engineer to join their Platform team, focusing on developing and scaling video analytics systems for industrial environments. Responsibilities Contribute to the development and scaling of Voxel’s perception and computer vision systems, powering real-time understanding of industrial environments Design and deploy distributed systems for video ingestion, processing, and inference across both edge devices and cloud infrastructure Build and secure cloud APIs, access control systems, and backend services that support the video platform and data pipelines Develop scalable and resilient services that enable low-latency event detection, real-time alerts, and historical video analytics Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including ML engineers, product managers, and researchers—to bring computer vision models into production Influence the team’s technical direction and uphold high standards in code quality, system design, and operational excellence Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) 0- 2 years of experience developing backend systems using REST APIs, containerized services, and microservices architecture Exposure to building and scaling distributed systems, with hands-on experience using Flink, Kafka, or Kinesis for real-time data processing Familiarity with designing and delivering production-ready systems in a collaborative team environment Working knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience contributing to machine learning or computer vision pipelines, particularly around data ingestion or processing infrastructure Practical experience using Kubernetes to deploy, monitor, and manage containerized workloads Benefits Extensive / Generous health, dental, and vision insurance. Highly competitive paid parental leave and support system. Ownership in the business through an Equity Incentive Plan. Generous paid time off and / or flexible work arrangements. Daily meals in-office, vibrant company events, team-building. 401K retirement plan, HSA options, pre-tax Commuter Card. Company Overview Voxel enhances workplace safety and operational efficiency by transforming existing security cameras into intelligent monitoring systems. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Voxel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.