Full-Time

Senior Computer Vision/AI Engineer

BrightAI

BrightAI

51-200 employees

AI-powered proactive asset monitoring for infrastructure

No salary listed

Palo Alto, CA, USA

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Category
AI & Machine Learning (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
Tensorflow
Neural Networks
Pytorch
AWS
Computer Vision
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in computer vision and machine learning, with deep expertise in applied deep learning.
  • Proven ability to deliver production-grade AI/ML solutions in fast-paced, real-world environments.
  • Full-stack ML development lifecycle experience: data labeling and curation, model training, evaluation, optimization, and deployment.
  • Hands-on technical skills with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow) and strong programming skills in Python (C++ is a plus).
  • Hands-on experience with convolutional neural networks, You Only Look Once, Vision Transformers, model compression, and real-time inference optimization.
  • Hands-on experience deploying models in cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure) and edge devices using TensorRT, ONNX, or TensorFlow Lite.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to convert ambiguity into actionable insights.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills; ability to work cross-functionally with software, hardware, and product teams.
  • Effective communicator, capable of conveying complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on ML/AI for Computer Vision.
  • Demonstrated research experience in computer vision with a strong record of publications and/or patents.
  • Experience applying vision-based AI to real-time Internet of Things systems or edge intelligence platforms.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the full lifecycle of Computer Vision and ML model development — from data collection and labeling through deployment and monitoring in production environments.
  • Research and implement deep learning models for computer vision tasks including detection, segmentation, classification, tracking, and real-time inference.
  • Drive computer vision projects from prototyping to production, in alignment with product and platform goals.
  • Collaborate with product, hardware, and cloud teams to design end-to-end intelligent features across the stack.
  • Architect technically robust, scalable, and reliable AI systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Solve complex physical-world challenges through structured experimentation and performance optimization.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple initiatives to ensure model performance, reliability, and compliance.
  • Stay at the forefront of ML/AI and foundational models, integrate key innovations into the product roadmap.
  • Evaluate emerging AI/ML trends and apply them to enable transformative infrastructure automation solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Applied experience in computer vision for surveillance, physical-world perception problems, remote sensing, or structural health monitoring.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Ubuntu environments; scripting and tooling around data and deployment workflows
  • Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools such as JIRA, Git, Confluence.
  • Experience with embedded systems, Docker containers, or Linux-based deployment pipelines
  • Prior experience in startup or high-growth environments building zero-to-one AI solutions

BrightAI provides an AI and IoT platform, Stateful, that monitors critical infrastructure in real time and manages assets proactively. It collects data from sensors, drones, and robotics, and uses multimodal AI to detect issues, predict failures, and deliver actionable insights to field teams. The system can retrofit legacy infrastructure, enabling large service companies to modernize without replacing systems, with asset visibility, wearables, and autonomous inspections supported by edge computing. BrightAI targets utilities, water, HVAC, and manufacturing customers, aiming to shift infrastructure management from reactive to proactive and create high switching costs through an integrated hardware-software stack.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$66M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $80M annual revenue from six enterprises like Osmose before external funding.
  • $51M Series A in July 2025 from Khosla Ventures fuels SF headquarters expansion.
  • Azuria Water Solutions automates pipeline inspections boosting efficiency gains.

What critics are saying

  • Cognite erodes market share with $100M+ Equinor contracts in 12-18 months.
  • Uptake Technology steals manufacturing customers using 10-year data moats in 6-12 months.
  • SparkCognition sues for IP infringement halting deployments in 18-24 months.

What makes BrightAI unique

  • Stateful platform retrofits AI onto legacy infrastructure for proactive asset management.
  • Deploys 250,000 AI endpoints across 25,000 locations for real-time flaw detection.
  • Integrates sensors, drones, robotics with multimodal AI for utilities and manufacturing.

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1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-8%
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BrightAI Raises $51M for AI Infrastructure

BrightAI, a San Francisco-based startup, raised a $51 million Series A round led by Khosla Ventures and Inspired Capital, valuing the company at around $300 million. The company, founded by Alex Hawkinson, uses AI for infrastructure maintenance tasks like pest control and power pole inspections. BrightAI's platform, Stateful, employs custom semiconductors and AI models. The startup has raised a total of $78 million.

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Jul 18th, 2025
BrightAI raises $51M to ease infrastructure maintenance with AI

BrightAI Inc., a startup using artificial intelligence to help companies maintain physical assets, today announced that it has closed a $51 million funding round.

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BrightAI Secures $51M in Series A

BrightAI announced a $51 million Series A funding round to enhance its AI-driven infrastructure solutions.