About Panoptyc
At Panoptyc, we're on a mission to revolutionize loss prevention. Using visual AI and manual reviewers, we help retailers detect theft in over 15,000 markets across the United States. From Fortune 500 giants to local businesses, our impact is far-reaching. As a fully remote, rapidly growing team, we're excited to invite top talent worldwide to join us in reshaping the future of retail security.
About the Role
As an Computer Vision Engineer at Panoptyc, you'll thrive on experimentation and rapid iteration, building cutting-edge backend/Computer Vision applications, APIs, and ML/AI solutions. You'll be responsible for:
Building and testing proof-of-concepts that may evolve into production systems
Designing and implementing APIs and services using Python
Building computer vision machine learning applications, full-stack (from model architecture to back-end and front-end)
Collaborating with a small, tight-knit R&D team to turn ideas into functional solutions
Writing comprehensive tests and documentation for your code
Iterating quickly based on feedback and results
This role bridges technical implementation and strategic vision, requiring you to not only write excellent code but also understand the "why" behind our products.
Requirements
2-3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
Strong proficiency in the following: Python. We're framework agnostic.
Strong preference to candidates with .NET and C# experience
Experience with Linux environments and shell scripting.
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud-based deployments
Experience with RESTful API design and implementation
Basic understanding of computer vision concepts and ML/AI frameworks is a plus
Experience with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Low ego – if you don't know the answer, you ask questions. You aren't afraid of anybody knowing what you don't know.
Honest – even when the truth isn't great, you speak it. If you had an off day, or your manager is wrong, you say so.
Able to have at least 5 working hours overlapping US Eastern Standard Time.
We're looking for a self-starter who thrives in ambiguous situations and can learn new technologies independently. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, pays close attention to detail, and communicates honestly and directly. You should have a low ego—comfortable asking questions when needed—and maintain curiosity about emerging tech trends.
As part of our remote team, you'll need excellent written and verbal English skills and the ability to overlap at least 5 working hours with US Eastern Standard Time.
Why Join Panoptyc?
Competitive compensation package from $20-$30 USD/hr
Clear path for professional advancement in a rapidly growing technology company
Remote-first culture that values work-life balance and flexibility
Regular opportunities for skills development and technical certifications
Work with cutting-edge AI technology solving meaningful real-world problems
Be part of building a global engineering center of excellence
Ready to join a high-impact team and revolutionize retail security?
https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Panoptyc/40a752c7-710b-4eea-b4ff-246b8fc574ab
Let's protect retail together! 🚀
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What We Do
Virtual Loss Prevention Team catching micro markets thieves to get operators their time, money, and sanity back from theft.
Our machine learning and computer vision system highlights theft and the most suspicious behavior in your markets.
