Member of Technical Staff, Frontend at Coram AI (Sunnyvale, CA)

Coram AI· Sunnyvale, CA·1d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

At Coram AI, we’re reimagining video security for the modern world. Our cloud-native platform uses computer vision and AI to help businesses stay safe, make smarter decisions, and move faster; from real-time alerts to seamless clip sharing and multi-site visibility.

You’ll be joining an ambitious, fast-moving team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and impact. Every person here has a voice, ships meaningful work, and helps shape how AI can make the world safer and more connected.

Responsibilities:

Architect and scale high-performance React and TypeScript applications built for real-time surveillance operations.
Build UI components for video playback, timeline scrubbing, and multi-camera grid management.
Optimize client-side rendering, network bandwidth, and browser memory usage when streaming high-frequency data.
Partner closely with Product, Design, and Machine Learning engineers to transform complex AI detection capabilities into simple user experiences.
Establish frontend architecture patterns, maintain testing standards, and mentor team members.

Skills and qualifications:

Experience building production web applications in React and TypeScript
Deep understanding of frontend performance profiling, browser memory management, and client-side optimization
Hands-on experience working with real-time data streams (WebSockets, SSE, or WebRTC)
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including modular architecture, state management, and automated testing
High bar for UI detail, usability, and web accessibility is a plus
Experience with video technologies on the web (HLS, WebRTC, MSE, or Canvas/WebGL video rendering) is a plus
Experience building spatial or location-aware dashboards using mapping tools (e.g., Mapbox, Leaflet) is a plus
Prior experience in fast-paced startup environments or developer-centric B2B SaaS platforms is a plus

What we offer:

Competitive compensation package
Early-stage equity in a rapidly growing company
Referral bonuses
Team dinners and regular team off-sites
The latest Apple products and unlimited tech stack

We're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness.

Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Ansa Capital, Battery Ventures, Mosaic, 8VC and Up Partners, have raised over $65M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.

Why work at Coram AI

Cutting-Edge AI Work: Engineering roles involve applying state-of-the-art computer vision, NLP, and autonomous agent technology to real-world physical security problems.
High Growth Stage: Series B, 4x revenue growth, 128% headcount growth YoY — employees join early in a hypergrowth trajectory.
Open Positions (20 active): Roles across engineering (Infrastructure, AI, C++), product management, sales, marketing, growth, and strategic finance.
Founding Team Pedigree: Co-founders from Lyft’s autonomous driving division (acquired by Toyota/Woven) and Zoox — strong technical leadership and autonomy/AI expertise.
Culture: Described as an "AI-native" culture — the company is built by engineers and researchers who value automation, efficiency, and modern technology.
Hybrid/Remote: Based in Sunnyvale, CA; roles may offer hybrid or remote flexibility depending on position.
Key Perks: Opportunity to shape the physical security industry with AI, work on mission-critical safety technology used by schools and hospitals, and contribute to a platform that helps prevent incidents rather than just documenting them.

About Coram AI

Company Overview

One-liner: Coram AI provides an AI-native physical security platform that unifies video security, access control, guest management, and emergency response into a single system.
Entity Type: Private (Series B)
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Founded: 2022
Founders: Ashesh Jain (CEO, former head of autonomy for Lyft’s self-driving division) and Peter Ondruska (former head of AI research at Lyft and Toyota’s Woven division)

Core Business

Primary Industry: Physical Security / AI Security Software
Target Customers: B2B — serves school districts, healthcare organizations, manufacturers, government agencies, places of worship, hospitality groups, retailers, and Fortune 500 enterprises.
Mission/Purpose: Bring modern AI to physical security to help organizations identify risks earlier, investigate faster, and respond before incidents escalate — without requiring costly rip-and-replace of existing camera infrastructure.

Products & Services

AI-Native Physical Security Platform: A cloud-based, unified platform that integrates video security, access control, guest management, and emergency management. Works with any existing IP camera — no rip-and-replace required.
Video Security: AI-powered video monitoring with real-time alerts for weapons, falls, and PPE violations, plus natural language video search and "Deep Investigation" agents that autonomously generate reports across cameras and data.
Access Control: Integrates with 99% of existing access control infrastructure; enables tailgating detection, forced door alerts, and remote door control from anywhere.
Guest Management: Streamlined visitor check-in with ID-based background checks, pre-approved visitor lists, and real-time visitor movement tracking linked to video events.
Emergency Management: Built-in panic buttons, mobile triggers, and alert workflows; integrates with emergency services for coordinated response; compliant with Alyssa’s Law requirements.

Market Standing

Latest Funding: $35 million Series B (announced June 2026), co-led by Ansa Capital and Battery Ventures, with participation from UP.Partners, 8VC, and Mosaic Ventures.
Total Funding: $66 million (Series A of $13.8 million in 2025, plus Series B).
Revenue Growth: 4x revenue jump and tripling of customer base since the Series A round.
Customer Base: Over 1,500 sites across the U.S. and Canada, including Fortune 500 companies, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Hershey’s Ice Cream, World YMCA, Lakepointe Church, large school districts, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and municipalities.
Team Size: ~100 employees (as of mid-2026), with +128.8% YoY headcount growth.

Competitive Advantages

AI-First Architecture: Founded by AI researchers from Lyft’s and Zoox’s autonomous driving divisions — Coram applies the same computer vision and AI that helps cars understand the physical world to physical security.
No Rip-and-Replace: Works with 99% of existing IP cameras and access control infrastructure, dramatically lowering deployment cost and friction.
Unified Platform: Consolidates video, access, visitors, and emergency response into one system — eliminating the need to stitch together separate tools.
Deep Investigation Agents: Autonomous AI agents that analyze video, access events, and visitor activity across cameras and time — reducing investigation times from hours/weeks to minutes.
Strong Traction with Complex Verticals: Proven in security-sensitive environments like schools, hospitals, manufacturing, churches, and government.

Strategic Focus

Sales Expansion: Aggressively growing sales capacity to meet demand that is outpacing the team.
AI Product Development: Continued investment in AI research, including the new "Deep Investigation" autonomous agents.
Customer Success: Scaling the customer success organization to support rapid customer base growth.

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