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Full-Time

Software Engineer

Backend

Updated on 10/3/2024

Squint

Squint

11-50 employees

Augmented reality platform for industrial training

Industrial & Manufacturing
VR & AR

Compensation Overview

$125k - $190kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
React.js
MySQL
Postgres
SAP Products
Docker
TypeScript
AWS
Nginx
MongoDB
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience working as a Software Engineer.
  • Experience with one or more of the following areas (or related technologies): Modern web/backend technologies: React, Typescript, Node, Next, Python; Cloud platforms/infrastructure: GCP, AWS, Azure, Docker, Nginx; Databases: Relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or Non-relational (MongoDB, Firestore); Integrations with large-scale enterprise systems like IBM, SAP, Oracle.
  • Track record of creating scalable, performant, and well-documented software.
  • High energy, clarity of communication, curiosity, and empathy.
  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and high-ownership mindset.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Contribute across all technical aspects of development at Squint.
  • Create scalable architecture, review code, and perform all phases of the development life cycle.
  • Collaborate with product management, design, and customers as stakeholders for your work.
  • Understand customer use cases and actively apply this knowledge to engineering projects and product decisions.
  • Help build a world-class engineering culture, including all of the stages involved in bringing a product from concept or idea through market release and beyond.
  • Flexibly contribute to various tasks as needed – we’re a startup!

Squint.ai utilizes augmented reality (AR) technology to help frontline workers access critical information quickly by digitizing informal knowledge shared among them. The platform serves industrial clients, offering features like automatic translation into 35 languages and interactive quizzes, all through a subscription model. Squint's unique approach allows instructions to be linked to real-world objects, providing instant answers to operational questions. The company's goal is to enhance productivity and safety in the industrial sector by making expert knowledge easily accessible to all workers.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$20.9M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

146%

2 year growth

516%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $13 million in Series A funding from Sequoia indicates strong investor confidence and provides resources for rapid growth.
  • Partnerships with global brands like Siemens and The Volvo Group validate Squint's value proposition and market potential.
  • The launch of the Expert Eyes app for Apple Vision Pro expands their market reach and showcases their commitment to innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The industrial AR market is competitive, requiring Squint to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • High reliance on subscription-based revenue means any downturn in client renewals could impact financial stability.

What makes Squint unique

  • Squint.ai leverages AR technology to capture and digitize 'tribal knowledge,' making it accessible through AR-enhanced instructions, unlike traditional training methods.
  • Their platform offers unique features like automatic translation into 35 languages and the ability to convert videos into AR guides, setting them apart from competitors.
  • The 'open world' AR solution allows content creation anywhere without needing QR codes or 3D models, providing unmatched flexibility and ease of use.