Founding AI Research Engineer – Machine Learning / Computer Vision Full-time

About Us

Capture the perfect moment.

Founded in March 2025, Outlens is dedicated to helping couples capture beautiful photos, effortlessly. We believe that preserving life’s most important moments should be as joyful and spontaneous as living them.

Too often, the technical side of photography becomes a frustrating distraction. Our goal is to remove that barrier, allowing you to focus on each other. With Outlens, you can relax and enjoy the moment, confident that you’re creating stunning memories to look back on for years to come. When you see your photos, you won’t just remember taking a picture—you’ll be immersed in the memory itself.

Outlens is a dynamic, early-stage startup, currently a focused team of fewer than three, fueled by the passion and personal investment of its founder Peter Kuo. We are on a mission to redefine how people capture memories, and we’re actively seeking exceptional talent eager to innovate in the photography space. Simultaneously, we are actively engaging with visionary investors for our pivotal angel funding round. If you’re passionate about making a real impact, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Founding AI Research Engineer to lead the development of key machine learning models for the Outlens application. This role involves designing and implementing real-time photo composition rating systems, developing advanced computer vision models (2D and 3D analysis) to understand and guide user camera movements for optimal photography based on posture, environment, lighting, and desired angles, and optimizing these models for high performance and speed on mobile devices.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement real-time photo composition rating systems.

Develop advanced 2D and 3D computer vision models to understand and guide user camera movements.

Optimize AI models for high performance and speed on mobile devices.

Conduct research and development in cutting-edge machine learning for photography.

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate AI models into the Outlens application.

Evaluate and iterate on model performance based on user feedback and data analysis.

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in developing a photo rating system.

Proven ability to optimize models for superior performance on mobile devices, characterized by high accuracy, low power consumption, and high frames per second (fps).

Experience with ML models, data pipelines, and complex system architectures in real-world applications.

Adaptable, execution-focused, and thrives in the pace and ambiguity of startup life

Knows how to vibe code with care

What We Offer

We offer an unparalleled early-stage startup experience where you’ll be at the forefront of everything : from defining core problems and leading 0-1 product development to participating in fundraising, shaping our company culture, and tackling the diverse, exciting challenges only found in a nascent, high-potential venture.

Package

Your Minimum Living Cost, 2-4%

Location

San Francisco (preferred) / Remote

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : Up to $80,000.00 per year

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Work Location : Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94107

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