Internship

Software Engineer Intern

Infrastructure

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Matroid

Matroid

11-50 employees

Platform for custom computer vision solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning

Palo Alto, CA, USA

The position is onsite at the new downtown Palo Alto office, located near the Stanford campus and Caltrain.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Computer Vision
Linux/Unix

You match the following Matroid's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Working towards a degree in CS or equivalent
  • Significant experience building software systems, either via previous work experience or personal projects
  • Enthusiasm for working on infrastructure and backend systems
  • Expertise with Python and Linux
Responsibilities
  • Developing a significant piece of software infrastructure for Matroid’s computer vision platform
  • Measuring and evaluating technology and design tradeoffs and alternatives
  • Iteratively scoping, designing, and building your project while getting feedback and mentorship from experienced team members
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience with large, complex software projects
  • Expertise with: Kubernetes, AWS, Docker, Kafka, gRPC, Redis
  • Familiarity with machine learning technologies, concepts, and operation

Matroid simplifies the use of computer vision technology, allowing users to create custom detectors that identify people, objects, and events in images and video streams without needing programming skills. Their platform serves various industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, and media. For example, in manufacturing, Matroid's technology can automate defect detection, enhancing safety and efficiency. In security, it can monitor live video feeds for suspicious activities in real-time. Matroid operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients subscribe to create and deploy their custom detectors. The company recently raised $20 million in Series B financing to expand its reach and further develop its technology. Matroid's goal is to make advanced computer vision accessible to businesses, helping them improve efficiency and safety through real-time visual data analysis.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$32.6M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for AI-driven video analytics in retail presents new opportunities.
  • Edge computing enhances Matroid's real-time detection capabilities by reducing latency.
  • AI in healthcare offers lucrative potential for Matroid's technology expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from startups like Chooch AI threatens Matroid's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements require constant platform updates, straining resources.
  • Ethical concerns in surveillance could lead to regulatory scrutiny impacting operations.

What makes Matroid unique

  • Matroid offers a no-code platform for creating custom computer vision detectors.
  • The company serves diverse industries like construction, manufacturing, and media.
  • Matroid's SaaS model allows easy deployment and scaling of computer vision solutions.

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Benefits

Gym Membership

Professional Development Budget

Free lunch, snacks, and caffeine every day