Software Development Engineer
FV.ai Lab
Palo Alto, CA 94301$158,000 - $167,000 a yearFull Time
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Job Description
FV.ai Lab is a nonprofit charitable organization focused on developing advanced, AI-powered technologies to help and support individuals who are blind or vision impaired to navigate the world more independently.
In this effort, we are leveraging advanced production and pre-production solutions from commercial technology providers, including Meta, to develop solutions of high utility to the vision impaired.
*Position Summary*
FV.ai Lab is seeking a *Software Development Engineer* to build and deliver production-ready AI enabled applications that power our assistive technologies. This role combines hands-on development with real-world impact, focused on bringing advanced AI capabilities, like facial recognition and obstacle avoidance, into wearable and mobile platforms. You’ll work closely with the broader team including data scientists, hardware partners, and accessibility experts to turn complex systems into intuitive, life-changing tools for people with vision impairments.
*Responsibilities*
* Develop and maintain software components for AI-powered assistive technology applications
* Integrate with commercial platforms, including iOS, Android, visionOS, and AR/VR devices
* Collaborate with AI and data science teams to implement machine learning models into software products
* Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
* Participate in testing, debugging, and performance optimization
* Follow best practices for security, privacy, and accessibility
*Minimum Qualifications*
* 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, AI/ML, or related fields
* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
* Strong proficiency in programming frameworks and languages such as Claude code, Cursor, React, Python, C++, Java
* Experience developing production-level software, preferably with integration into mobile or wearable platforms
* Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and computer vision tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV) a plus
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
*Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience working with accessibility technologies or assistive devices
* Knowledge of AR/VR or wearable technology ecosystems
* Background in edge computing or real-time AI applications
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Starlink)
*Location:* Palo Alto, CA working from the office Monday - Friday
*Reports To:* Vice President of Technology & Innovation
*Compensation:* Base salary of $158,000 to $167,000, commensurate with experience. Total compensation includes a competitive salary plus bonus and benefits.
Pay: $158,000.00 - $167,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* AD&D insurance
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
In this effort, we are leveraging advanced production and pre-production solutions from commercial technology providers, including Meta, to develop solutions of high utility to the vision impaired.
*Position Summary*
FV.ai Lab is seeking a *Software Development Engineer* to build and deliver production-ready AI enabled applications that power our assistive technologies. This role combines hands-on development with real-world impact, focused on bringing advanced AI capabilities, like facial recognition and obstacle avoidance, into wearable and mobile platforms. You’ll work closely with the broader team including data scientists, hardware partners, and accessibility experts to turn complex systems into intuitive, life-changing tools for people with vision impairments.
*Responsibilities*
* Develop and maintain software components for AI-powered assistive technology applications
* Integrate with commercial platforms, including iOS, Android, visionOS, and AR/VR devices
* Collaborate with AI and data science teams to implement machine learning models into software products
* Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
* Participate in testing, debugging, and performance optimization
* Follow best practices for security, privacy, and accessibility
*Minimum Qualifications*
* 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, AI/ML, or related fields
* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
* Strong proficiency in programming frameworks and languages such as Claude code, Cursor, React, Python, C++, Java
* Experience developing production-level software, preferably with integration into mobile or wearable platforms
* Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and computer vision tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV) a plus
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
*Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience working with accessibility technologies or assistive devices
* Knowledge of AR/VR or wearable technology ecosystems
* Background in edge computing or real-time AI applications
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Starlink)
*Location:* Palo Alto, CA working from the office Monday - Friday
*Reports To:* Vice President of Technology & Innovation
*Compensation:* Base salary of $158,000 to $167,000, commensurate with experience. Total compensation includes a competitive salary plus bonus and benefits.
Pay: $158,000.00 - $167,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* AD&D insurance
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Work Location: In person