
Sensei builds AI-powered autonomous retail systems that enable checkout-free, labor-light stores and deliver real-time in-store analytics. Its platform combines computer vision, machine learning,…

Sensei builds AI-powered autonomous retail systems that enable checkout-free, labor-light stores and deliver real-time in-store analytics. Its platform combines computer vision, machine learning,…
Headquarters: Portugal (Lisbon)
Product: AI-driven autonomous retail platform (computer vision, sensor fusion, live virtual baskets)
Scale: 100+ active points of sale; deployments across Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Brazil
Recent funding: €15M Series A (Oct 2024) led by BlueCrow Capital
Total capital raised (reported): $~23–25M
Automating in-store retail operations and checkout processes; retail analytics and shopper behavior understanding.
2017
IT Services and IT Consulting
$6.5M
Seed reported as $6.5M (≈€5.4M) with participation from 200M Fund (BPF) and LeadX Capital.
€15M
Series A reported at €15M (≈$16.2M); participants named include Lince Capital, Explorer Investments, Kamay Ventures, Metro AG and others.
“Participating investors include growth and corporate investors such as BlueCrow Capital, Seaya Ventures, Iberis Capital, Metro AG and sector-focused VCs”
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About Sensei
: Sensei is truly revolutionising the retail business and technology sectors with innovative solutions. Our in-house solutions enable us to digitise physical stores and power them with the most advanced AI and computer-vision technology, all within a reliable, cost-effective, and privacy-driven platform. This delivers the best seamless shopping experience!
Our technology already runs today worldwide at some of the best retailers, and it distinguishes itself by offering a unique retail experience that welcomes all buyers, using all forms of payment with real-time baskets.
About Your Team
: The Computer Vision and Machine Learning team is at the core of Sensei's technology. Our engineers develop cutting-edge solutions to tackle many of the challenges we face. By leveraging state-of-the-art AI, the team’s mission is to ensure that every customer enjoys the best possible shopping experience, often without even realizing they are inside an autonomous store.
How Can You Help?
We’re looking for a smart and highly qualified Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer
who will make a strong contribution to the team by designing and implementing new methods across a wide range of topics, including image and video understanding, recognition, detection, and tracking, using methods such as convolutional neural networks, backprop, transformers, generative AI, among many others. You’ll work alongside a team of intelligent and enthusiastic engineers with a strong focus on AI and Deep Learning, innovating and maintaining our Computer Vision and Machine Learning tech stack to solve complex and exciting challenges. At Sensei, you will proudly set the bar for how AI is shaping the new era of retail and real-world analytics.
Daily at Sensei, you will:
You Will Bring to the Table:
After Six Months, Success Means:
What's in it for You:
We put all of our employees at very high standards, and we want you to be thoroughly rewarded for that. We believe in providing the best environment to allow you to do your best work, and we currently offer:
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