Senior Backend Engineer, Luma AI

$170-225k

+ Equity

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Palo Alto, CA

3D AI design platform

Job no longer available

3D AI design platform

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceAugmented RealitySaaSAPI

Job no longer available

$170-225k

+ Equity

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

Office located in Palo Alto, CA

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceAugmented RealitySaaSAPI

Company mission

To enable everyone to capture and experience the world in lifelike 3D.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Requirement of 5+ years of experience as an industry software engineer, we will not consider new grads for this role
Proficiency in Python
Experience deploying with Docker and Kubernetes
Good understanding of security and authentication
Experience designing and shipping state of the art and high-traffic REST APIs
Experience deploying ML models is a strong plus but not required

What the job involves

You will work on building generative AI inference infra at an unprecedented scale
You’ll be responsible for Luma’s REST APIs, and backend systems
You'll work closely with the research team to rapidly prototype, build, and optimize inference pipelines, and compute
Value velocity and execution
Communicate clearly
Focus on building what will matter to users and the product
Be resourceful at finding creative ways to overcome challenges

Our take

Luma AI is an AI-based API platform that harnesses the power of NeRF (neural radiance field) technology to create 3D models of any object through its mobile application. The generated 3D models can then be used for a range of digital uses, changing how people share memories, search for products, and reimagining internet and gaming spaces.

By utilizing NeRF technology, the company can bypass traditional programming requirements such as teams of 3D artists or expensive photogrammetry setups, thus democratizing 3D creation by making it accessible to anyone with the app.

While Luma AI faces a growing number of competitors in the space, it will need to focus on advancing and refining its technology to fully compete with AI giants such as OpenAI. However, the company’s focus on its specific area of the market certainly allows it to see vast growth opportunities.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Dec 2024

$20m

LATE VC

Jan 2024

$43m

SERIES B

Total funding: $87.3m

Company benefits

Equity grant to reflect the incredible value you will bring to Luma, with annual refreshes
Full health, dental, and vision coverage
Latest and greatest gear
Stipends towards wellness, house cleaner, and phone/internet
Unlimited paid time off with 12 days minimum
Unlimited sick days

Company HQ

West Oakland, Oakland, CA

Leadership

Amit Jain

(Co-Founder)

Previously worked at Apple as a Computer Vision, Cameras, and Systems Engineer. Founder and former Lead Developer of Cultured Pixel.

Alex Y.

(Co-Founder)

Initially served as a Research Scientist at the company. Former Research Assistant at UC Berkeley. Also held Internships at Adobe and Google.

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