Job Details

Established in 2021, Looq AI is not your average tech company. Were a fast-moving startup building intelligent 3D visual systems from the ground up. Our work sits at the intersection of computer vision, geometry, and custom hardware, with applications ranging from mapping to digital reconstruction. Were a small, focused team of engineers and researchers solving hard problems with an eye for quality, clarity, and impact.

Were looking for a Computer Vision Engineer with a strong background in software engineering and a deep understanding of 3D vision. Youll be one of the early technical hires helping us build the core systems that power our visual computing pipelinefrom image capture to geometric reconstruction. This is a full-time role based in San Diego, with remote flexibility available for highly qualified candidates. Its ideal for someone who thrives in small teams, values ownership, and wants to have a real impact on both research and production.

What Youll Do:

• Develop and implement algorithms in 3D computer vision (SfM, SLAM, depth estimation, multi-view stereo, robotics & navigation, etc.)
• Write clean, maintainable code that bridges research and real-world performance
• Work closely with our hardware team to co-design our overall product
• Design and optimize vision pipelines for large-scale processing and efficient runtime
• Prototype quickly, iterate on ideas, and own projects from concept to deployment
• Help shape our technical roadmap and codebase as we grow

Requirements:

• Masters degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Strong research experience in computer vision, robotics, or related areas (e.g., academic research, publications, or thesis work)
• The ability to ship production code from the get-go, specifically in Python and C++
• Experience with one or more of: SfM, SLAM, or depth estimation/multi-view stereo
• Familiarity with tools like PyTorch, OpenCV, and similar libraries
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal structure

Nice to Have:

• Exposure to neural methods for SfM, SLAM, and depth estimation
• Experience integrating computer vision with custom camera systems or sensor hardware
• Familiarity with GPU acceleration
• Prior startup experience or interest in early-stage environments
• Contributions to open-source vision tools or published academic work

What we Offer:

• Meaningful equity and competitive compensation
• A collaborative and low-bureaucracy team culture
• The opportunity to work across the stack: from hardware integration to high-level vision systems
• Ownership over core technical challenges from day one
• Flexibility: we prefer on-site availability to integrate and work with the team

Location:

This role is based onsite in the beautiful Sorrento Valley, San Diego. Hybrid or remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Were excited to offer comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental coverage, along with a 401K plan. Plus, youll enjoy unlimited vacation time to recharge and relax!

Compensation: Base salary ranging from 180,000 to 275,000 (USD) in addition to stock options and performance-based commission.

Join Us: At Looq AI, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer of minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We dont just talk the talk; we walk the walk.

If youre ready to be part of an innovative team, submit the form below and email your resume to ...@looq.ai.