Each year, more than 7,500 pedestrians are killed by drivers in the U.S.—a number that has increased by 70% over the past decade. Despite growing awareness, most cities still struggle to curb dangerous driving. “Vision Zero” efforts across the country are falling short.
Obvio AI exists to change that.
We deploy solar-powered, AI-assisted cameras to enforce traffic laws where pedestrians are most vulnerable—automating enforcement in ways that police departments or traditional systems cannot. Our approach has already led to a dramatic reduction in reckless driving and improved safety for pedestrians, drivers, and law enforcement alike.
Founded by the team behind Motive’s AI dashcam, Obvio is backed by Bain Capital Ventures and Khosla Ventures. We recently raised a $22M Series A and are working with some of the most forward-thinking cities in the country. With meaningful revenue, a massive market, and strong policy momentum, we’re building the intelligence layer for safer streets globally.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Software Engineer with strong programming fundamentals, curiosity, and the drive to make an impact. You’ll join a small, fast-moving team building systems that power AI-driven traffic enforcement. From backend APIs to data infrastructure and automation pipelines, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of engineering challenges while contributing to production systems.
What You’ll Do
Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and tools that power our AI enforcement systems and operational workflows
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code across the stack (Python, Go, or similar)
Work closely with senior engineers to design scalable, secure, and resilient systems
Help develop data pipelines that support machine learning, annotation, and analytics
Investigate and debug production issues, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail
Learn quickly, contribute meaningfully, and grow into increasingly critical parts of our system
What We’re Looking For
Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages (academic or industry experience)
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design fundamentals
Willingness to dive into unfamiliar systems, ask questions, and take initiative
Strong communication and collaboration skills—you enjoy working with others to solve hard problems
Passionate about using software to solve real-world problems to make cities safer
Bonus Points
Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS), or computer vision pipelines
Your work will help save lives and improve road safety
Series A of $22M led by Bain Capital
Fast-moving startup environment with meaningful ownership
Competitive compensation and early-stage equity
Obvio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Obvio considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Obvio is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.
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What We Do
Our mission is to curb reckless driving and save lives on our roadways.
