Topaz Labs

Software Engineer - (Product)

Dallas, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI Tech, Image Software, Video SoftwareIndustries

Software Engineer - AI Tech Company

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Onsite
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified (Strong base salary plus significant ownership that scales with the company's growth)
  • Company: Topaz Labs, an AI tech company specializing in one-click image and video quality software.
  • Brief Description: Topaz Labs is seeking a talented Software Engineer to contribute to the development of their core desktop software apps (Topaz Photo AI or Topaz Video AI). The role offers the opportunity to significantly impact the user experience and own a substantial portion of the development process, focusing on frontend, backend, or full-stack development.

Requirements

  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in C++ or JavaScript.
  • Product Development: Proven experience building customer-facing products.
  • User Experience: Strong sense of user experience.
  • Learning Ability: Ability to quickly learn and be effective in new technologies.
  • Work Ethic: Unusual strong work ethic.
  • Preferred: Experience with Qt (C++ and QML) for desktop, image/video processing, and an interest in photography.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of Topaz Photo AI or Topaz Video AI.
  • Own a significant part of the user experience.
  • Build either frontend, backend, or full-stack components.
  • Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic and shipping mentality.

Company Information

  • Growth: Rocketship growth with a projected revenue of $3M - $45M in five years.
  • Customers: Over 1 million customers, including companies like Apple, NASA, and Netflix.
  • Impact: Over 1 billion images processed.
  • Recognition: Featured in publications such as Fast Company, The Verge, Engadget, Mashable, BBC, and more.
  • Team: World-class team that releases weekly and promotes from within.
  • Financials: Profitable company with infinite runway.
  • Benefits:
    • 100% covered medical/dental/vision for employees.
    • 15 days annual PTO plus holidays.
    • 401k matching.

Application Instructions

  • This is a full-time onsite role located in Dallas, TX.
  • Relocation may be required for candidates not residing in the area.

Skills

C++
JavaScript
Qt
QML
Image Processing
Video Processing
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Full-Stack Development
User Experience

Topaz Labs

Develops AI software for image enhancement

About Topaz Labs

Topaz Labs develops AI software designed to enhance images and videos, catering primarily to photographers, videographers, and digital artists. Their products, such as DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, Gigapixel AI, and Mask AI, utilize artificial intelligence to improve visual content by reducing noise, sharpening details, and upscaling images without compromising quality. Unlike many competitors, Topaz Labs focuses specifically on the needs of visual content creators, offering both individual software tools and bundled packages for purchase, along with a subscription model for ongoing updates. The company's goal is to provide high-quality enhancement tools that help users achieve professional results in their visual projects while fostering a community for feedback and support.

Dallas, TexasHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Google's AI video tool Vids poses a competitive threat to Topaz Labs.
Adobe's RTX-accelerated features may reduce demand for Topaz Labs' plug-ins.
Expansion of headquarters could strain financial resources if growth doesn't meet expectations.

Differentiation

Topaz Labs specializes in AI-driven image and video enhancement software.
Their products cater to photographers, videographers, and digital artists seeking high-quality content.
Topaz Labs offers both direct sales and subscription models for continuous revenue.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI video editing tools boosts Topaz Labs' market potential.
Collaboration with Adobe and Google enhances visibility and product adoption.
AI-enhanced immersive experiences expand market opportunities for Topaz Labs.

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