Alcatraz

Alcatraz is transforming the way people enter buildings and access secure areas by providing facial authentication solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to make access control systems frictionless AND more secure. Using a person’s face as their credential, Fortune 2000 companies choose Alcatraz’s technology to enable autonomous access control, alert and detect tailgating incidents, as well as provide actionable information to change behaviors, and we deliver multi factor authentication at the speed of single factor, all while protecting the privacy of employees. Our solution is designed to be easy-to-implement and use reducing the administrative burden of enrollment and management. It works natively with virtually all access control systems, and provides seamless integration with leading systems if you need to create new levels of analytics, reporting, and alerting to meet specific requirements. Alcatraz AI leverages the world's number 1 rated facial recognition algorithm to reduce friction and strengthen security so enterprises can better prevent breaches, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain business continuity.

alcatraz.ai

Alcatraz

alcatraz.ai

HQUS

Team Size143

Open Jobs7

Total Funding-

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

Founded: 2016

Headquarters: Cupertino, California

Product: AI-powered facial authentication devices (Rock / Rock X) and access control software

Key features: Tailgating detection, 3D liveness, integrates with existing access control systems

Recent funding: $25M Series A (Sep 2022, led by Almaz Capital)

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Physical access control and enterprise security using biometric/AI-based authentication

Founded

2016

Industry

Technology, Information and Internet

Funding Track Record

Series A- 2022-09-13

$25M

Round included participation from EBRD, Silverline, Endeavor Catalyst, Golden Seeds and others

Early rounds / Seed / Angel- 2019

$~6M

Early funding (~2019) from investors including Hardware Club, Ray Stata, JCI Ventures, Ruvento Ventures and Hemi Ventures

Investor Signal

“Has institutional backers including Almaz Capital and participation from development finance and venture firms (e.g., EBRD, Silverline, Endeavor Catalyst) indicating institutional investor interest”

Join the Team

Mid / Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

HybridSofia, Sofia City, BG

Hybrid • Sofia, Sofia City, BG

About Alcatraz AI:

Join our innovative startup where we're developing cutting-edge face recognition devices with integrated tailgating detection capabilities. We are pushing the boundaries of computer vision and machine learning on edge devices, focusing on real-time performance in constrained environments. If you are passionate about creating impactful AI solutions and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job description:

We are looking for a talented and driven with a strong background in computer vision to join our team in developing and integrating state-of-the-art machine learning models. You will work closely with your peers to optimize algorithms for real-time execution on resource-constrained edge devices, ensuring both high accuracy and exceptional performance. This role requires a deep understanding of both classical and deep learning-based computer vision techniques, as well as proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks.

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Backend Developer

Full-timeBerlin, DE

Full-time • Berlin, DE

Product Designer

ContractTel Aviv

Contract • Tel Aviv

Software Engineer

InternshipNew York, US

Internship • New York, US

Frontend Developer

Full-timeUtrecht, NL

Full-time • Utrecht, NL

Technical Writer

Full-timeAmsterdam, NL

Full-time • Amsterdam, NL

Technical Writer

InternshipNovi Sad, RS

Internship • Novi Sad, RS

Develop and integrate deep learning models for various computer-vision tasks such as object detection, tracking, depth estimation, and face anti-spoofing for our edge devices.
Optimize models to run efficiently in resource-constrained environments, ensuring real-time execution.
Collaborate with our C++ engineers to convert and optimize models for platform-specific inference libraries and accelerators.
Implement and refine classical computer vision techniques, such as frame processing, camera calibration, and distortion correction.
Test and validate models in real-world scenarios to ensure robustness and reliability.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in machine learning and computer vision, applying new techniques where applicable.
Work independently on loosely defined problems, demonstrating initiative and creativity in finding solutions.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, etc.) or equivalent work experience.
Proficient in Python
Strong background in classical and/or deep learning-based computer vision
Proven familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, etc. (professional experience preferred, but quality personal projects or certifications will also be considered).
Experience in developing and deploying machine learning models on edge devices is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Join the Team

Mid / Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Computer Vision)

Teeming tracks opportunities at over 24,000 AI startups, then works with you to find (and land) the one you'll love.

Backend Developer

Product Designer

Software Engineer

Frontend Developer

Technical Writer

Technical Writer