Software Engineer, Full-Stack & AI

VONDER; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity

Job summary

VONDER is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to build software powering intelligent eyewear. You’ll bridge hardware, firmware, AI, and immersive experiences, delivering real-time wearable software across cloud and on-device ecosystems.

The role focuses on end-to-end AI application development, full-stack implementation, and low-latency performance. You’ll collaborate with product, hardware, and design teams in a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent practical experience with a demonstrated track record of exceptional work.
• 3+ years of professional full-stack software development experience, ideally shipping consumer-facing products, mobile apps, or high-traffic web platforms.
• Hands-on experience building production AI applications using OpenAI APIs, open-source LLMs, RAG architectures, LangChain/LlamaIndex, and Vector Databases.
• Solid understanding of system architecture, data structures, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), and real-time data processing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions and collaborate effectively across hardware and software teams.
• Nice to Have: Personal projects or AI agent passion builds; Product-minded with UI/UX polish.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and scale AI-driven features, integrating LLMs, multimodal models, and agentic workflows into production-ready consumer experiences.
• Develop robust backend services (Python, Go, Node.js, cloud infra, vector databases) and polished frontend interfaces (React/React Native, iOS/Android, or modern web frameworks).
• Optimize API pipelines, data streaming (WebSockets, WebRTC), and inference architectures for ultra-low latency on wearable devices.
• Partner with product, hardware/firmware, and design teams to ensure tight integration between cloud AI capabilities and on-device execution.
• Write clean, scalable, well-documented code, implement rigorous testing, and promote engineering best practices in a fast-moving startup.

Skills

Full-stack development

Frontend & Backend

OpenAI APIs

LangChain/LlamaIndex

Vector databases

Cloud infra (AWS/GCP)

Real-time data processing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python

Go

Node.js

React/React Native

AWS/GCP

Job description

At VONDER, we are building for a future where intelligence expands human possibility without competing for human presence.

We believe AI should become a quieter, more natural part of everyday life—helping people remember more, think clearly, and work with less friction. We pursue that vision through intelligent eyewear, a personal and everyday medium for reimagining how technology can belong in our lives. Our approach is simple: fashion leads, and technology serves unnoticed.

VONDER is an AI-native team passionate about the next frontier of intelligent wearables. We value calm, deliberate execution, high standards without fear, and long-term thinking over short-term noise. We believe action brings clarity—and that meaningful work is best done by people who care deeply, think independently, and make one another better.

If you believe the future of AI should be more useful, more personal, and more respectful of human attention, we'd love to hear from you.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer with 3+ YOE to build the software that powers intelligent eyewear. You'll design and develop high-performance, user-facing software that bridges hardware, firmware, AI, and immersive experiences. If you're passionate about shipping great products and pushing what's possible in AI and spatial computing, we'd love to hear from you.

Role Description

This is an exempt, full-time salaried position based in Cupertino, CA. As a Software Development Engineer (Full-Stack & AI), you will design, build, and ship the critical software infrastructure and user interfaces that power VONDER's AI product ecosystem. You will operate across the entire stack—bridging cloud-based LLM services, scalable backends, and highly responsive frontends (companion apps and web). Collaborating closely with hardware, firmware, and design teams, you will turn bleeding-edge AI models into seamless, real-time wearable experiences for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End AI Application Development: Architect, implement, and scale AI-driven features, integrating LLMs, multimodal models, and agentic workflows into production-ready consumer experiences.
• Full-Stack Implementation: Develop robust backend services (e.g., Python, Go, Node.js, cloud infra, vector databases) and polished frontend interfaces (React/React Native, iOS/Android, or modern web frameworks).
• Latency & Performance Optimization: Optimize API pipelines, data streaming (WebSockets, WebRTC), and inference architectures to ensure ultra-low latency for real-time voice and vision interactions on wearable devices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with product managers, hardware/firmware engineers, and designers to ensure tight, flawless integration between cloud AI capabilities and on-device execution.
• Engineering Excellence: Write clean, scalable, well-documented code, implement rigorous testing, and drive software engineering best practices within a fast-moving startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience with a demonstrated track record of exceptional work.
• 3+ years of professional full-stack software development experience, ideally shipping consumer-facing products, mobile apps, or high-traffic web platforms.
• AI/ML Applied Experience: Hands-on experience building production AI applications using OpenAI APIs, open-source LLMs, RAG architectures, LangChain/LlamaIndex, and Vector Databases.
• Systems Thinking: Solid understanding of system architecture, data structures, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), and real-time data processing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions and collaborate effectively across hardware and software teams.

Nice to Have

• Show Your Passion: Personal project experience is a strong plus. We love seeing what you build for fun—share your side projects, open-source contributions, or AI agent passion builds with us.
• Product & Craftsmanship: Product-minded with a refined aesthetic sensibility. You care deeply about UI/UX polish, edge-case handling, and the magic of a flawless user experience, not just whether the code compiles.

What We Offer

• Define and build the next-generation AI glasses platform — a front-row seat to shaping how people interact with wearable intelligence
• An AI Native working environment — AI is deeply integrated into our workflows, tools, and product development, so you work alongside cutting-edge AI every day, not just build it
• A sharp, full-stack team that thinks from first principles and ships with speed
• Competitive compensation package including base salary ($140K-$210K), discretionary bonus, and equity — with total compensation determined by candidate level, experience, and qualifications. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match.
• Collaborative, inclusive, engineering-driven culture

VONDER is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This role requires the ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.