Who we are
At Twelve Labs, we are pioneering the development of cutting-edge multimodal foundation models that have the ability to comprehend videos just like humans do. Our models have redefined the standards in video-language modeling, empowering us with more intuitive and far-reaching capabilities, and fundamentally transforming the way we interact with and analyze various forms of media.
With a remarkable $77 million in Seed and Series A funding, our company is backed by top-tier venture capital firms such as NVIDIA’s NVentures, NEA, Radical Ventures, and Index Ventures, and prominent AI visionaries and founders such as Fei-Fei Li, Silvio Savarese, Alexandr Wang and more. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an influential APAC presence in Seoul, our global footprint underscores our commitment to driving worldwide innovation.
We are a global company that values the uniqueness of each person’s journey. It is the differences in our cultural, educational, and life experiences that allow us to constantly challenge the status quo. We are looking for individuals who are motivated by our mission and eager to make an impact as we push the bounds of technology to transform the world. Join us as we revolutionize video understanding and multimodal AI.
About the role
Join Twelve Labs as Full Stack Software Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineering team and play a central role in shaping the future of AI deployments across various industries including national security, sports, and media & entertainment.
Our Forward Deployed Engineering team works hands-on with customers to rapidly identify their most critical challenges and develop cutting-edge solutions using our proprietary video foundation models to close the last-mile gap in Enterprise AI adoption in the multimodal space.
As the Software Engineer, you will spearhead the technical development and integration of bespoke AI solutions for our clients. This role encompasses both hands-on development and the strategic oversight of deployments in complex, security-sensitive environments.
In this role, you will
- Engineer robust, scalable end-to-end integrations that seamlessly synchronize customer data with Twelve Labs platform, and vice versa
- Develop customized pilots and prototypes, as well as evaluation suites to make the case for customer adoption
- Be the voice of the customer by capturing, documenting, and championing new customer requirements and feature requests with Engineering teams.
- Deeply understand the AI strategy, goals, and needs of the customers
You may be a good fit if you have
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, post-graduation
- Proficiency in one or more of Go, Python, Java, Typescript
- Understanding container concepts and working with container orchestration
- Experience in operating a production environment in cloud or on-premise environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility and interest to travel up to 25%, as needed to client sites, but flexible based on personal preferences
Even if there are a few checkboxes that aren’t ticked through your prior experience, we still encourage you to apply! If you are a 0-to-1 achiever, a ferocious learner, and a kind and fun team player who motivates others, you will find a home at Twelve Labs.
We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We cherish and celebrate diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company much stronger.
Benefits and Perks
🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment.
🧑💻 Work closely with a collaborative, mission-driven team on cutting-edge AI technology.
✈️ Extremely flexible PTO and parental leave policy. Office closed the week of Christmas and New Years.
🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in San Francisco and Seoul and coworking stipend.
