Focal Systems is the industry leader in retail AI solutions. We are a San Francisco-based startup that has expanded globally since our founding. We are a deep learning company relentlessly focused on delighting our customers. Our mission is to automate and optimize brick and mortar retail using computer vision. Our technology has been deployed at scale with some of the top retailers in the world. We are looking for team members who drive results, continuously learn and challenge the status quo, and collaborate globally across our team, partners, and customers. Why Focal Systems? Mission-Driven We are a mission-driven team committed to results, innovation and collaboration in our daily work to serve our customers. World-Class Team We are a global team of hard-working, fun-loving experts in our fields. We hail from top retailers, best-in-class software companies, and premier research institutions around the world. We pride ourselves on recruiting exceptional individuals to help us redefine the state-of-the-art. Learning, Growth, and Total Rewards We want Focal to be an accelerant for your career and growth. You will pursue stretch assignments, operate with autonomy to help reach our long-term goals, and learn from industry leaders. We ensure each team member has a professional growth plan, and offer learning allowances to enable it. We focus on providing competitive benefits in each geography from great insurance to flexible time off and an annual winter shutdown. Each full-time team member receives an equity grant, as we view our employees as co-owners, and want to share our long-term success. Outstanding Partners We work with some of the largest retailers in the world and have a world-class roster of investors, advisors and partners to support & advise us in our endeavors. Our Benefits We provide a competitive total rewards package including: Market-benchmarked and transparent salaries in each geography where we operate Medical, dental and vision insurance in the USA, and supplemental medical coverage in Australia, Canada, and the UK Flexible time off, with a minimum of three weeks per year Paid companywide shutdown the last week of the year to rest and recharge together Learning and development stipends Offsites for team collaboration and strategic planning Weekly lunches for team members based at our San Francisco headquarters
focal.systemsSenior Product Backend Engineer
Poland
$102.7k-$124.8k / year
You'll join Focal Systems' engineering team to build scalable backend infrastructure using Python and Flask/FastAPI. Your work directly supports the company's retail AI solutions deployed at major retailers. You'll **own deployment monitoring tools** and **manage blue/green deployments** for smooth launches.
Business Analyst - UK
$49k-$57k / year
You'll join a tight-knit team upgrading analytics infrastructure for a retail AI leader. You'll **transform messy datasets** into clear dashboards and drive strategic decisions. This role offers **stock options** and the chance to work with top retailers globally.
Data Scientist - UK
Scarborough, England, United Kingdom
$60k-$70k / year
You'll own end-to-end problems combining **applied statistics**, **experimentation**, and **machine learning** to improve retail AI products. As a senior individual contributor, you'll partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations to deliver insights and models that **influence the product roadmap**.
Senior Customer Integration Engineer
Poland
$117k-$133k / year
You'll lead high-quality deployments of **AI camera networks** for **grocery retail chains**, owning customer integrations end-to-end. You'll solve real distributed system challenges and **build tooling** that scales deployments faster.
Field Service Manager
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
$45k-$60k / year
You'll oversee **store installations** and manage **field service teams** across the UK for a fast-growing retail AI company. You'll ensure projects are on time and within budget while maintaining high customer satisfaction. This role offers the chance to shape retail technology at scale with top European retailers.
Product Manager - Portugal
$50k-$65k / year
You'll drive **key Focal initiatives** and influence the **strategic product roadmap** at a leading retail AI company. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the platform's future, leveraging **deep learning and computer vision**.
Field Service Manager
$45k-$60k / year
You'll **oversee store installations** and **manage maintenance SLAs** across the UK for a **pioneering retail AI company**. Your work ensures projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards, directly supporting our growing operations.
Field Service Manager
$45k-$60k / year
You'll oversee **store installations** and manage **maintenance SLAs** for a leading retail AI startup. Your work ensures projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards, directly impacting top retailers across the UK.
Senior QA Engineer
$75k-$95k / year
You'll ensure quality and reliability of retail AI products across UI, APIs, and backend systems. You'll gain hands-on experience with **testing frameworks**, **automation tools**, and **data validation**. This role offers stock options and a remote-first culture.