Location: SF Bay Area on-site (no remote)
Commitment: Full-time
About Claythis Join Claythis, a pioneering VC-backed startup on a mission to revolutionize 3D asset creation with our proprietary GenAI model, delivering speed and cost efficiency that exceeds conventional methods by 1,000x. We believe in enhancing storytelling through 3D, fostering natural human communication and creativity. The current processes for 3D creation are intricate, costly, and labor-intensive. Our company sits at the intersection of AI and 3D graphics, led by a proven founder team that includes a successful serial entrepreneur with two successful exits, a PhD from UC Berkeley, and a technical advisor deeply versed in ML/AI.
This is a remarkable opportunity to join us as our very first team member, where you'll play an essential role in shaping the future of the company.
Responsibilities As a foundational member of our team, you will:
- Design and build comprehensive AI products, covering backend infrastructure, APIs, and user-facing front-end interfaces.
- Train and deploy machine learning models for our innovative 3D GenAI pipeline.
- Develop applications utilizing 2D diffusion models along with 3D GenAI models.
- Enhance and integrate open-source tools facilitating the entire 3D workflow, including modeling, posing, rigging, animating, and rendering.
- Collaborate with researchers and designers to rapidly prototype and implement novel AI models, features, and user interfaces for both mobile and web platforms.
- Integrate third-party SDKs and add-ons to bolster our application's functionality.
- Create scalable systems on cloud platforms such as AWS.
Requirements - A minimum of 3 years of experience in full-stack engineering with a focus on AI/ML, particularly in gaming, animation, or film production.
- Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV.
- Strong foundation in full-stack development, including front-end frameworks (e.g., React) and back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js).
- Familiarity with contemporary cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- In-depth understanding of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and experience with big data technologies.
- Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools to ensure smooth deployment and iteration.
- Proven track record of shipping and maintaining full-stack AI projects.
- A genuine passion for games, animation, or movies, and a strong desire to redefine interactive entertainment.
- A startup mindset with readiness to learn quickly, fail fast, and innovate continuously.
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Valid work authorization to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizenship or permanent residency).
Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in a VC-backed pre-seed or seed stage startup.
- An MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Publications in leading conferences such as CVPR, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, ICCV, or ECCV.
- Expertise in explicit and/or implicit 3D representations (e.g., NeRF, Gaussian Splatting).
Why Join Us? This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to leave a significant impact on the future of 3D storytelling. As employee , you will exchange conventional work-life balance for an unparalleled opportunity to influence and own your contributions. If you are excited about building transformative technology from the ground up, we want to hear from you. Let's reshape the landscape of 3D creation together.