
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 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.
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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Physical access control and enterprise security using biometric/AI-based authentication
2016
Technology, Information and Internet
$25M
Round included participation from EBRD, Silverline, Endeavor Catalyst, Golden Seeds and others
$~6M
Early funding (~2019) from investors including Hardware Club, Ray Stata, JCI Ventures, Ruvento Ventures and Hemi Ventures
“Has institutional backers including Almaz Capital and participation from development finance and venture firms (e.g., EBRD, Silverline, Endeavor Catalyst) indicating institutional investor interest”
About Alcatraz AI:
We’re an award-winning, Series A startup, backed by Silicon Valley VCs, as well as some of the largest security companies in the world. We are disrupting the $70B access control industry through facial authentication and artificial intelligence. Our product is a frictionless and secure physical access control platform built with our proprietary full-stack software and hardware that integrates into the existing security infrastructure in corporations. Enterprises choose us to modernize their infrastructure and deliver a touchless and secure solution for their employees.
Job description:
Alcatraz is looking for a As a technical writer, you'll be responsible for creating simplified user content, including technical manuals, training guides, journal articles, tutorials, and software documentation. With subject matter experts to guide you through the entire process, you'll make complex information accessible to employees and the target audience.
Your efforts will result in smooth technical communication (in print and audio-visual) between the technology developers and different departments, key stakeholders, and target customers.
This position will report directly to the Software Programs Lead.
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Why You Should Join Alcatraz:
Alcatraz offers a cutting-edge solution that represents the future of physical security access control, highly valued by our customers.
Our startup enjoys strong market momentum and tremendous potential for growth.
We foster a culture of innovation, encouraging builders, makers, and creative thinkers to thrive.
Alcatraz is committed to equal opportunity employment.
We know you’re already intrigued by the role, but let us share more about the our extensive benefits and perks package we offer: