Description:

Panoptyc is on a mission to revolutionize loss prevention using visual AI and manual reviewers to help retailers detect theft in over 15,000 markets across the United States.
The company is fully remote and is looking for top talent worldwide to join their rapidly growing team.
As an R&D Software Engineer, you will focus on experimentation and rapid iteration, building backend/edge systems, APIs, and ML/AI solutions.
Responsibilities include researching and developing new systems and product prototypes, building and testing proof-of-concepts, designing and implementing APIs and services using Python and Node.js/TypeScript, and working with computer vision systems and AI/ML technologies.
You will collaborate with a small R&D team to turn ideas into functional solutions, write comprehensive tests and documentation for your code, and iterate quickly based on feedback and results.
This role requires both technical implementation and strategic vision, necessitating an understanding of the "why" behind the products.

Requirements:

You must have 2-3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
Strong proficiency in Python and TypeScript/Node.js is required, as the company is framework agnostic.
Experience with Linux environments and shell scripting is necessary.
A working knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases is required.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud-based deployments is expected.
You should have experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
A basic understanding of computer vision concepts and ML/AI frameworks is a plus.
Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines is required.
You must be able to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
A low ego is essential; you should be comfortable asking questions when you don't know the answer.
Honesty is important; you should be able to communicate openly about challenges and mistakes.
You must be able to have at least 5 working hours overlapping with US Eastern Standard Time.
Excellent written and verbal English skills are required, along with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations and learn new technologies independently.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $20-$30 USD/hr.
There is a clear path for professional advancement in a rapidly growing technology company.
The company promotes a remote-first culture that values work-life balance and flexibility.
Regular opportunities for skills development and technical certifications are provided.
You will work with cutting-edge AI technology to solve meaningful real-world problems.
You will be part of building a global engineering center of excellence.