NanoCure AI
Founder, Lead Optical Engineer (Microscopy)
NanoCure AI, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About the Role
As the first optical systems engineer at NanoCure AI, you will lead the design and implementation of a microscopy platform that forms the foundation of our medical imaging system. This includes configuring and aligning multiple high-speed cameras, designing real-time image acquisition pipelines, and integrating with hardware and software components across our precision control stack. You will work closely with the founder, AI lead, and mechanical engineering team to deliver a tightly integrated optical solution that supports real-time analysis and control workflows. Your work will directly influence the performance, accuracy, and reliability of the broader medical system under development. This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on hardware-software co-design in a regulated, biomedical environment. Responsibilities
Pre-Funding (Validation Phase):
Evaluate camera hardware vendors, sensor interfaces, and optics modules for multi-angle image capture. Define imaging pipeline requirements in collaboration with the Lead AI and Lead Mechanical Engineers. Contribute to architectural decisions related to camera control, synchronization, and interface integration. Post-Funding (Execution Phase):
Lead the development of real-time, multi-angle microscopy systems optimized for high-contrast, cellular-scale image acquisition. Design and tune illumination and lensing systems for sealed enclosures. Optimize optical parameters (focus, alignment, shutter timing, sensor gain) for image consistency across multiple sensors. Collaborate with software and AI engineers to deliver synchronized, calibrated image streams suitable for downstream classification. Build tools for in-lab testing, validation, and calibration of optical components. Contribute to documentation and design controls to support regulatory readiness. What We’re Looking For
Proven experience designing or implementing microscopy or biomedical imaging systems. Strong foundation in optical design: sensor selection, lensing, illumination, calibration, and image quality optimization. Hands-on experience working with multi-camera systems or embedded imaging platforms. Familiarity with hardware control interfaces (e.g., USB3, MIPI CSI, GPIO) and synchronization techniques. Ability to collaborate across disciplines, especially with AI and mechanical engineering teams. Comfortable working in early-stage lab environments and rapidly iterating on prototypes. Nice to Have
Experience in medical device or laboratory diagnostics companies. Exposure to real-time video processing, rolling shutter correction, or precision camera alignment. Background working in fluidic or sealed optical environments. Understanding of compliance frameworks for medical hardware (ISO 13485, biocompatibility, sterilization standards). Compensation
Pre-Funding: Up to 5% equity (no vesting). Post-Funding: Up to $300,000 in Year 1, scalable to $500,000+ based on milestone delivery.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
As the first optical systems engineer at NanoCure AI, you will lead the design and implementation of a microscopy platform that forms the foundation of our medical imaging system. This includes configuring and aligning multiple high-speed cameras, designing real-time image acquisition pipelines, and integrating with hardware and software components across our precision control stack. You will work closely with the founder, AI lead, and mechanical engineering team to deliver a tightly integrated optical solution that supports real-time analysis and control workflows. Your work will directly influence the performance, accuracy, and reliability of the broader medical system under development. This is a high-impact, hands-on role focused on hardware-software co-design in a regulated, biomedical environment. Responsibilities
Pre-Funding (Validation Phase):
Evaluate camera hardware vendors, sensor interfaces, and optics modules for multi-angle image capture. Define imaging pipeline requirements in collaboration with the Lead AI and Lead Mechanical Engineers. Contribute to architectural decisions related to camera control, synchronization, and interface integration. Post-Funding (Execution Phase):
Lead the development of real-time, multi-angle microscopy systems optimized for high-contrast, cellular-scale image acquisition. Design and tune illumination and lensing systems for sealed enclosures. Optimize optical parameters (focus, alignment, shutter timing, sensor gain) for image consistency across multiple sensors. Collaborate with software and AI engineers to deliver synchronized, calibrated image streams suitable for downstream classification. Build tools for in-lab testing, validation, and calibration of optical components. Contribute to documentation and design controls to support regulatory readiness. What We’re Looking For
Proven experience designing or implementing microscopy or biomedical imaging systems. Strong foundation in optical design: sensor selection, lensing, illumination, calibration, and image quality optimization. Hands-on experience working with multi-camera systems or embedded imaging platforms. Familiarity with hardware control interfaces (e.g., USB3, MIPI CSI, GPIO) and synchronization techniques. Ability to collaborate across disciplines, especially with AI and mechanical engineering teams. Comfortable working in early-stage lab environments and rapidly iterating on prototypes. Nice to Have
Experience in medical device or laboratory diagnostics companies. Exposure to real-time video processing, rolling shutter correction, or precision camera alignment. Background working in fluidic or sealed optical environments. Understanding of compliance frameworks for medical hardware (ISO 13485, biocompatibility, sterilization standards). Compensation
Pre-Funding: Up to 5% equity (no vesting). Post-Funding: Up to $300,000 in Year 1, scalable to $500,000+ based on milestone delivery.
#J-18808-Ljbffr