AI Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 17 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to growth opportunities in a startup, competitive package, but potential instability.
- Competitive salary and equity options in a growing startup
- Potential to shape innovative video editing technologies
- Requires adaptability and rapid learning
Pros
- Opportunity to shape an early-stage company’s core product.
- Innovative environment encouraging fast learning.
- Competitive compensation and equity options.
Cons
- Startup risks including instability and resource limitations.
- High expectations for rapid delivery.
- Role may demand intense periods of work.
Who it's for
Mid Level • Hybrid
Good fit
- AI engineers with startup experience
- Creative technologists passionate about video tools
- Individuals eager to innovate in a collaborative setting
Not recommended for
- Professionals seeking stable corporate environments
- Candidates without relevant AI experience
- Those preferring a rigid work structure
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
We’re Capsule—a venture-backed startup building AI-powered video tools for enterprise teams. We’re led by two serial founders who have built and scaled creative platforms for 100s of millions of people. We’ve raised $7.5M in funding from the same investors as Webflow, Figma, Slack, Flexport, OnDeck, Masterclass, Replit.
Capsule is the first video editing tool built exclusively for work, and we’re growing incredibly fast. Just a few months after leaving public beta, our video editor is already helping 100s of enterprises like HubSpot, ServiceNow, and Instacart create professional, on-brand videos at scale.
We are seeking a skilled AI Engineer to join our team and help develop the next generation of our video editing tool. In this role, you will work closely with our founders and product and engineering teams to design, implement, and deploy ML models that power new and improved features for our product.
Responsibilities
Research and evaluate new ML techniques and technologies that can be applied to our product
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize ML feature development opportunities
Develop and implement ML models and algorithms to power these features
Optimize model performance and accuracy through testing and iterative development
Participate in code reviews and provide technical guidance to other team members
Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in ML engineering
Work fast and enjoy the rapid pace of an early stage startup
Have fun working with other highly-skilled team players in a zero-ego work environment
Bring new ideas to the table that expand the capabilities of the product and delight customers
Requirements
3+ years of experience as an AI/ML engineer in a commercial software development setting
Computer Science or related degree
Strong proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning framework (e.g. PyTorch)
Experience with data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model selection and optimization
Experience building and deploying ML models in production environments
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Highly-motivated, entrepreneurial-minded, high EQ
Strong communication and organization skills
Interest in video technology in general
Experience with CI/CD a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation including salary and stock options
Comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, vision, life
Generous paid time off
