Software Engineer, AI Engineer

About Obvio AI

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.