Ambient.ai

Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform

California, United States

$188,000 – $235,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Data & AnalyticsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess significant experience in software engineering with a specialization in architecting, optimizing, and scaling data infrastructure. A proven track record as a founding or principal engineer is ideal, along with expertise in designing and developing data storage and caching systems at scale.

Responsibilities

The Staff Data Platform Engineer will lead the design, development, and scaling of data storage and caching systems to petabyte scale. They will develop highly efficient caching systems to ensure lightning-fast data access and tackle data infrastructure challenges by swiftly troubleshooting and resolving issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

AI
Machine Learning
Data Storage
Data Caching
Scalability
Reliability
Performance
Computer Vision

Ambient.ai

AI software for proactive physical security

About Ambient.ai

Ambient.ai enhances physical security systems with software that uses artificial intelligence and computer vision. The technology helps security teams shift from reactive to proactive operations by detecting unusual changes in human behavior and locations, without relying on facial recognition. This approach respects privacy while providing AI-verified alerts that reduce false alarms and improve efficiency. The company aims to serve organizations needing security solutions while continuously adapting to the evolving risk landscape.

Key Metrics

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$70.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Healthcare - Medical premiums are covered up to 95% for employees. Dental and Vision is covered at 75%.
401(k) - Choose our pre-tax or Roth 401K plan options, via Guideline, to save for retirement
WFH Stipends - We offer monthly reimbursement for phone and monthly reimbursement for wifi
Time Off - Employees need to recharge their batteries: it improves productivity, creativity and overall job satisfaction! Get your work done, loop in your manager and take a reasonable amount of time off
Employee Resource Group - Join or start one!
Other - Employee Assistance Program and Legal Services
Early Stock Option Exercise
Life Insurance
Visa & Greencard Sponsorship

Risks

Emerging AI security startups increase competition, threatening market share.
Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could impact operations in strict regions.
Dependence on venture capital funding poses financial risks if future rounds falter.

Differentiation

Ambient.ai uses AI to detect behavior changes, not facial recognition, ensuring privacy.
The platform integrates with existing security systems, enhancing proactive threat detection.
Real-time adaptation through threat signatures allows for dynamic response to security risks.

Upsides

Rising demand for AI-driven analytics enhances Ambient.ai's market potential.
Integration with IoT devices offers comprehensive security solutions for clients.
Edge computing adoption accelerates data processing, improving threat detection efficiency.

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