Full Stack Engineer

About the role At GLASS, we are driving the future of camera technology with cutting-edge AI-powered image processing algorithms. At the heart of our innovation is a sophisticated camera characterization process, leveraging thousands of captured images to achieve unparalleled image quality. We are seeking a talented and experienced Full Stack Software Engineer to own and develop end-to-end features for a suite of internal and external-facing tools. From UI/UX and frontend architecture to backend APIs, data models, and deployment, you’ll take features from concept to delivery, partnering with cross-functional teams to design intuitive, reliable products that help teams move faster and deliver better outcomes. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders across the organization to understand workflows, translate requirements into polished user experiences, and build scalable systems across the stack. This interdisciplinary role will challenge you to continuously learn and apply new technologies as you strengthen the software infrastructure that powers day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is a strong product-minded engineer who can architect, design and implement aesthetic and performant web applications and is comfortable building APIs, services, data flows, and tooling that power great user experiences. If you’re passionate about building critical tools in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex problems across multiple domains, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities
Build intuitive, responsive, and high-performance web interfaces using modern frontend frameworks (primarily React).
Design and implement workflows for image exploration, filtering/sorting, annotation/tagging, and dataset building.
Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) that power product workflows and internal tooling.
Own data modeling and storage for product features (SQL/NoSQL as appropriate), including performance and reliability considerations.
Partner with platform/infra engineers to shape architecture and deployments.
Own features end-to-end: requirements → technical design → implementation → testing → release → iteration (across frontend + backend).
Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code; participate in code reviews and architecture discussions across the stack.
Improve engineering quality and velocity by investing in component libraries, API design, performance profiling, accessibility, testing strategy, and developer tooling. Required Skills
3+ years of professional software engineering experience (frontend or full-stack).
Strong proficiency in TypeScript and solid, language-agnostic engineering fundamentals.
Experience building and shipping modern React applications (state management, component architecture, performance).
Experience building backend APIs and services (e.g., Node/TypeScript, Python, or similar), including authentication, pagination, and versioned contracts.
Working knowledge of SQL and database fundamentals, including data modeling and performance tradeoffs.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals: design patterns, testing, debugging, and maintainability.
Familiarity with modern web tooling and best practices (e.g., Vite/Webpack, REST/GraphQL, CI/CD, browser devtools). Preferred Skills
Experience supporting macOS and web workflows in a multi-platform environment.
Experience building internal tools or developer tools, especially for AI/ML/data workflows.
Comfort working with data-heavy products; ability to empathize with practitioners in ML, data engineering, or quantitative research.
An eye for visual and interaction design, with an emphasis on simplicity.
Python proficiency (or strong willingness to ramp quickly), especially for integrating with data/ML pipelines and services.
Experience with SQL, databases, and data pipelines (enough to reason about performance and data modeling).
Experience with background jobs/queues and async processing (e.g., workers for exports, indexing, thumbnails, etc.).
Experience with cloud or on-prem deployment patterns.
Interest in photography and image quality, and curiosity about how teams evaluate and improve imaging outputs.
A continuous learning mindset and enthusiasm for exploring new tools and technologies. Location & Travel We are hiring for on-site positions in our San Mateo, California office. Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay
Stock options
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
401(k)
Company Paid Public Transportation via the Cal Train Go Pass
Visa Sponsorship About GLASS Imaging Our mission is to bring professional-level image quality to everyone by making cutting-edge image processing accessible to all devices—from smartphones and XR devices to infrastructure maintenance and security applications. We believe that AI-driven processing can extract every ounce of image quality from any camera, making capturing better pictures with any camera easier for everyone. But we aren’t just enhancing how images are processed; we’re revolutionizing how they’re captured, redefining the core principles of camera design and reimagining how lenses, sensors, and AI-driven processing work together. We’re fundamentally changing how cameras operate to unlock unprecedented levels of performance and image quality. Founded by former Apple engineers behind Portrait Mode and other groundbreaking iPhone camera features, we’re a team of passionate and experienced engineers pushing the boundaries of photography. Join us in shaping the future of camera technology! Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement Glass Imaging is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate differences and do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.