Full-Time
Senior AI Engineer
Face Emotion Recognition, Avatar Video Generation
Posted on 9/23/2025
Panopto
51-200 employees
Enterprise video management and streaming platform
Compensation Overview
$5k - $5.8k/mo
Remote in UK
Remote
 AI & Machine Learning (1) |
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- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related field
- 4+ years of experience in machine learning or deep learning roles
- Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Experience with computer vision, or generative models (e.g., GANs, VAEs, diffusion models)
- Strong understanding of model training, evaluation, and deployment pipelines
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Research & Innovate: Dive deep into the latest academic research to design and implement cutting-edge computer vision algorithms specifically for video generation.
- Build & Train: Develop, train, and fine-tune sophisticated neural network models (e.g., GANs, Diffusion Models, Transformers, NeRFs) to achieve state-of-the-art results.
- Analyze & Optimize: Define crucial quality metrics, run rigorous machine learning experiments, and perform in-depth analysis to continuously improve model performance.
- Manage Data: Research, identify, and utilize appropriate large-scale datasets to train and validate your models.
- Deploy & Ship: Write clean, robust, and efficient production code, and collaborate with the engineering team to deploy your models into our core product.
- Knowledge Transfer & Documentation: Create detailed documentation for model architectures, experimental results, and production code. Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions to mentor and collaborate with the broader technical team.
- Lead the Field: Be a thought leader on the team, staying on top of industry trends and proposing new technologies to keep us at the cutting edge.
Panopto provides a video management and streaming platform for businesses and educational institutions. The platform lets users record, upload, organize, search, and securely host video content, and deliver live streams. It works on Windows and Mac and emphasizes ease of use so non-technical users can create professional videos. The service operates on a subscription model with tiers based on the number of users and features, including live streaming, secure hosting, video recording, and interactive elements like quizzes. Panopto differentiates itself by offering an enterprise-focused video content management solution with strong search capabilities and integrations suited for training, corporate communications, and education. The company’s goal is to help organizations efficiently capture, manage, and share video content at scale while ensuring security and accessibility.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$50.9M
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ukraine Ministry partnership grants free Elai access to universities, expanding Eastern Europe footprint since May 2025.
- AWS Marketplace listing simplifies enterprise procurement with consolidated billing since January 2025.
- CPO Kuljit Dharni's 30-year expertise scales AI learning platforms from Ellucian and McGraw-Hill.
What critics are saying
- Epiphan Pearl Nexus causes processing bottlenecks, driving institutions to competitors within 3-9 months.
- Canvas and Blackboard native AI search eliminates Panopto dependency, slashing 60% higher ed revenue in 18-36 months.
- No published ROI data on learning outcomes triggers procurement churn to Kaltura within 6-12 months.
What makes Panopto unique
- Panopto pioneers AI-driven in-video search and transcription integrated into Canvas and Blackboard LMS.
- Elai acquisition adds text-to-video with 80 AI avatars supporting 75+ languages for interactive content.
- First video platform offering Japan cloud hosting for local data sovereignty compliance.
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↑ 1%Partnership empowers Ukrainian institutions with cutting-edge AI video tools and a shared research agenda on the future of learningPITTSBURGH, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine and Panopto, a global leader in AI-powered video learning, today announced a landmark partnership to integrate generative artificial intelligence technologies across Ukrainian educational institutions. As part of this collaboration, Ukrainian universities will gain free access to Elai, Panopto's AI-driven video creation platform, to support the modernization of digital learning.This partnership is formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation, marking a significant step forward in the Ministry's strategy to enhance educational delivery with cutting-edge technologies.Educational institutions selected for participation will receive licenses to Elai's platform, which enables the rapid creation of high-quality, interactive video content—without the need for traditional production resources. Elai features over 80 AI voice avatars, supports 75+ languages, and includes a powerful suite of tools such as text-to-video conversion, a multifunctional editor, and interactive video elements."This initiative reflects our commitment to equipping educators with innovative tools that enhance teaching and learning, even in the face of disruption," said Shvadchak Roksolana, Director General of the Directorate of Digital Transformation, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. "Through this collaboration with Panopto and Elai, we're expanding access to high-impact educational content across the country."In addition to technology access, the partnership includes a research component to study the evolving role of AI in education. Joint research efforts will explore educator and student perceptions of AI avatars in the classroom, evaluate the pedagogical effectiveness of AI tools, and identify emerging best practices for using generative AI to support instruction and learning design."We're proud to support Ukraine's educators and learners as they explore new ways to teach, learn, and connect," said Vitalii Romanchenko, Director of AI Strategy at Panopto and co-founder of Elai. "This collaboration underscores our belief that AI can make education more accessible, engaging, and resilient."The program will prioritize institutions currently delivering education in online or hybrid formats.Applications will be reviewed by the joint project team from the Ministry and Panopto.An example of a video created using Elai is available here
Panopto won EdTech Chronicle's 2024 "Best in Education" Award for "Best M&A Deal Under $20M" for acquiring Elai, an AI-powered text-to-video platform. The acquisition, completed in October 2024, enhances Panopto's ability to create scalable, personalized video learning content, improving engagement and learning outcomes. Elai's features allow educators to convert text into interactive videos quickly, boosting productivity and meeting modern learner expectations.
Laster joins Panopto from D2L, where he most recently served as President.
Vendors are evaluated based on completeness of strategy and performancePITTSBURGH, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Panopto, a leading provider of enterprise video solutions, today announced it has been identified as a Contender in the Aragon Research Globe™ for Intelligent Video Conferencing, 2025 report by Aragon Research, Inc.Panopto's enterprise video platform empowers organizations to create, manage, and share video content across a wide range of use cases—including corporate communications, training, hybrid events, and microvideo creation. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and led by CEO Jason Beem, Panopto offers live streaming, AI-powered video search, browser-based recording, robust integrations, and powerful analytics.In October 2024, Panopto acquired Elai, a generative AI video platform that enables users to produce videos from text, slides, or scripts—further streamlining content creation. The integration of Elai enhances Panopto's platform by automating video production and expanding the reach of video communications within enterprises.Panopto continues to strengthen its capabilities in virtual event support, meeting recording integrations with platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco, and Pexip, and multilingual AI transcription and translation. These innovations support a growing demand for scalable, accessible, and intelligent video solutions."We believe our inclusion in the Aragon Research Globe™ for Intelligent Video Conferencing, 2025 highlights Panopto's commitment to innovation and our ability to evolve with the needs of modern enterprises," said Amit Mondal, CTO of Panopto. "We're proud to deliver an end-to-end video platform that supports smarter, more effective communication at scale."To learn more about how Panopto can support your organization's video strategy, visit http://www.panopto.com to request a personalized demo.Disclaimer:Aragon Research does not endorse vendors, or their products or services that are referenced in its research publications, and does not advise users to select those vendors that are rated the highest. Aragon Research publications consist of the opinions of Aragon Research and Advisory Services organization and should not be construed as statements of fact
With the addition of Panopto's platform to the marketplace, AWS customers gain simplified access to scalable video solutionsPITTSBURGH, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Panopto, a leading AI-powered video learning platform, announced today that its video platform, an intuitive solution for knowledge sharing, training, and secure video management, is now available in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS).With the addition of its video platform in AWS Marketplace, Panopto enables organizations to seamlessly deploy scalable video solutions directly within their AWS environments. This will simplify procurement processes, streamline adoption, and allow customers to benefit from consolidated billing under their AWS agreements. Panopto's platform is designed to enhance video-based learning and collaboration while leveraging existing investments in AWS infrastructure.AWS customers will now have access to Panopto's intuitive video platform, which allows organizations to enhance knowledge sharing, training, and communication, directly within AWS Marketplace. The Panopto platform provides AWS customers with the ability to streamline the purchase and management of Panopto's solutions within their AWS Marketplace account."AWS customers can now access Panopto's leading video solutions to transform their training, communication, and knowledge-sharing efforts," said Brandon Nastoupil, COO of Panopto. "By offering our platform in AWS Marketplace, we're helping organizations adopt secure and scalable video tools as an integral part of their digital ecosystems."Panopto's video platform is now generally available in AWS Marketplace