Roll up your sleeves.

Push the frontier of spatial computing and join the Auki team to build the future DePIN of AI perception.

01 / Company profile

Auki Labs is a venture-backed startup creating the posemesh, a decentralized protocol for collaborative spatial computing. The posemesh, or Auki network, enables social augmented reality, indoor navigation, and manifesting digital information in physical space.

It is our deeply held belief that augmented reality is poised to change the way that humans interact with technology, but also with each other. AR gives us the ability to manifest our imagination in the minds of others, to communicate more clearly, to connect on a deeper level - but for this transformation to take place we must solve the problem of positioning in a privacy-preserving way.

The Auki network, our decentralized approach to positioning, enables the creation of digital layers on top of the physical world without unnecessary surveillance or consumption of consumer camera feeds. We think this technology is not only promising, but ethically necessary, and we’re looking to expand our team with like minded and competent craftspeople like you.

To realize this vision there are many daunting technical, cultural and ethical challenges, so we are proud of the passionate, thoughtful and talented team that we have already assembled across the world. We offer remote work, but have an office in Hong Kong.

Compensation with salary and equity, liberal vacation policy, flexible working hours and freedom under responsibility.If you think you’ve got what it takes to put your finger on the scale and help shape the future of human communication, smart cities, and  collaborative machine proprioception for AI, contact us today.

02 / Open positions

Senior Backend Engineer

Key responsibilities:

  • Plan, design and develop backend and peer-to-peer services for Auki Labs and The Posemesh Foundation.
  • Assist with road-map planning related to the development of the Posemesh SDK, backend services and other Auki Labs products.
  • Work with performance optimization.
  • Collaborate with other Auki Labs teams on DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, testing and implementation of end-to-end solutions.
  • Stay up to date with the industry and provide suggestions, advice and best practices accordingly.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of experience as a Lead Backend Engineer or Senior Backend Engineer in a result-oriented and strong engineering team.
  • Golang. Most parts of our backend are written in Go, so this is a requirement.
  • Experience with Rust or C++ as we are using these languages to build our new decentralized peer-to-peer services.
  • Strong software architecture skills and knowledge of software design patterns like MVC, MVCS, SOLID. You're able to think ahead and create modular and decoupled designs that make it easier to collaborate, iterate and grow.
  • Experience building services that are capable of serving tens of thousands to millions of concurrent users.
  • Experience with relational databases (we're using PostgreSQL), caches (Redis) and message queues.
  • Well-proven knowledge of networking protocols like TCP, UDP, QUIC, WebSockets, WebTransport.
  • Experience building asynchronous real-time services is a big plus.
  • Experience with networking libraries such as libp2p and ZeroMQ is a big plus.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or use our contact us form by pressing apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Information of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within six months.

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Director of Engineering

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of highly complex applications, components, software platforms, and services.
  • Oversee the implementation of advanced data models, data marts, and data flows to support the organization's needs.
  • Establish technical standards, best practices, and guidelines for the engineering team.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the entire engineering department.
  • Oversee all outsourced engineering activities and manage third-party providers.
  • Ensure high-quality deliverables from external partners within the defined budget.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive engineering roadmap aligned with business objectives.
  • Monitor progress, remove obstacles, and ensure the timely delivery of roadmap initiatives.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to meet desired outcomes and expectations.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization, tool enhancements, and technological innovations.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to drive the organization's technical vision.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the engineering team's effectiveness.
  • Implement data-driven decision-making and continuously optimize processes and resource allocation.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable, and scalable engineering solutions.

Requirements:

  • A relevant Bachelor’s degree and extensive game industry experience.
  • Experience of working within cross-functional teams (engineering, product, marketing), with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.
  • Strong experience in managing, leading, and coaching Software Engineering teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Well management skills with multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment(working within a start-up environment or a growth business is highly preferred).

To apply for this position, please send your CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or use our contact us form by pressing apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Information of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within six months.

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Mobile Security Specialist

Key responsibilities:

  • Conducting security assessments of mobile applications or systems to identify potential vulnerabilities and risks. 
  • Develop and implement security solutions to mitigate risks and protect against cyber threats. This may involve developing and implementing encryption, authentication, and access control measures.
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining security features such as iPhone Secure Enclave, Android Hardware-backed Keystore, TEE, and Google Play Integrity API to ensure the security and integrity of mobile applications and systems.
  • Provide guidance or project teams on mobile security best practices and industry standards. This may involve working closely with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that security requirements are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
  • Training and mentoring other team members on mobile security best practices and industry standards. This may involve developing training materials, educating the team on the solution by delivering training sessions to help build the team's overall knowledge and expertise in mobile security.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in mobile security engineering or a related role.
  • Strong knowledge of mobile security best practices and industry standards.
  • Familiarity with mobile operating systems, such as iOS and Android, and their security features and vulnerabilities. Additionally, the candidate should be familiar with public-key cryptography and digital signatures.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex security issues.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or use our contact us form by pressing apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Information of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within six months.

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Head of Intellectual Property

Key responsibilities:

  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the intellectual property strategies and budgets for the Company.
  • Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on a variety of licensing, intellectual property, commercial and other related topics.
  • Evaluates inventions for intellectual property potential and works closely with external IP counsel to file for appropriate IP protection, i.e., patent applications, copyrights, trademarks, etc. 
  • Works closely with internal staff and groups to generate IP landscapes for invention disclosures to identify market opportunities. 
  • Actively identify and implement defensible technology within our organization.
  • Develop and create IP protection strategies in new and ongoing JDAs. Implement the strategies. 
  • Advising, negotiating and drafting collaboration agreements, sponsored research agreements and other transactions where potentially patentable intellectual property will be developed.
  • Maintain a Computer Packages (CPI) docket for tracking filing obligations for the entire IP portfolio. 
  • Establishes and maintains contacts with patent counsel. 
  • Stay abreast with our latest (and future) developments.

Requirements:

  • At least 10 years of experience in Intellectual Property.
  • You have operational experience in a high growth startup or similar environment.
  • You are a problem-solver, capable of breaking complex problems into clear and prioritised actions with strong analytical and quantitative capabilities.
  • Excellent project management skills. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

To apply for this position, please send your CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or use our contact us form by pressing apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Information of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within six months.

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Senior Product Manager

Key responsibilities:

  • Align the product strategy and roadmap with the overall business strategy and objectives.
  • Serve as the strategic link between customer needs, market trends, and the company's vision.
  • Conduct in-depth market and customer research to identify product opportunities and unmet needs
  • Analyze market size, customer segmentation, pricing models, and integration possibilities.
  • Engage with key accounts, stakeholders, and industry experts to gather critical insights.
  • The initial product focus is a lighthouse-based spatial annotation system for retail.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including engineering, design, and sales, to formulate and execute the product strategy.
  • Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to ensure seamless product development and go-to-market processes.
  • Monitor product performance, gather customer feedback, and implement continuous improvements.
  • Evangelize the product(s) and the company’s broader mission, conduct BD and drive adoption of the product, so as to benefit the broader company goals.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in product management, preferably in a technology-driven industry.
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to align product strategy with overall business objectives.
  • Proficient in conducting market research and analysis to identify product opportunities, pricing strategies, integration possibilities, and market size assessments.
  • Familiarity with retail industry dynamics and trends.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and drive the execution of the retail annotations product strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to evangelize products and effectively communicate the company's mission.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or use our contact us form by pressing apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Information of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within six months.

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Senior Software Engineer

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop high-performance algorithms and applications using C# and C++ programming languages with extensive experience working on game engine development.
  • Implement low-level performance optimizations, including memory management, CPU/GPU utilization, and pipeline optimization.
  • Demonstrate expertise in 3D programming, including matrix transformations, origin transforms, and interpolation techniques (LERP/SLERP).
  • Optimize 3D assets and rendering pipelines for real-time performance.
  • Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of core engine systems and features.
  • Develop advanced computer graphics and computer vision algorithms to power innovative visual experiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, visually stunning, and technologically sophisticated software products.

Requirements:

  • Strong proficiency in C#, C++, and Unity engine.
  • Proven experience in developing high-performance rendering solutions and integrating computer vision techniques.
  • Familiarity with current trends and best practices in computer graphics and computer vision.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
  • Problem-solving skills and a passion for continuously learning and improving.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
  • Bonus: Familiarity with Augmented Reality (AR) concepts and technologies, such as AR frameworks, libraries, or SDKs. (ARKit, ARCore, ARFoundation/Unity).
  • Bonus: Familiarity with working in 3D rendering contexts such as openGL/webGL, threejs, Unity, etc.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or use our contact us form by pressing apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Information of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within six months.

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Senior Marketing Manager

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement marketing strategies: Create comprehensive marketing strategies that align with the company's goals and target audience. Specifically focus on leveraging Web3 technologies and token launches as part of the broader marketing strategy to drive customer acquisition and retention.
  • Brand management: Develop and maintain a strong brand identity for the company. Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all marketing channels, materials, and communications.
  • Digital marketing: Oversee digital marketing efforts, including website optimization, content marketing, social media marketing, email marketing, and search engine optimization (SEO). Stay up-to-date with the latest digital marketing trends and leverage them to maximize our online presence.
  • Content creation and distribution: Collaborate with other teams to develop engaging and informative content, including blog posts, case studies, and videos. Ensure content is optimized for search engines and resonates with our target audience.
  • Lead generation and conversion: Develop and execute lead generation strategies to capture and nurture leads. Optimize conversion funnels and implement effective lead nurturing campaigns to drive customer acquisition.
  • Community engagement: Build and engage with our community of users, developers, and stakeholders in the Web3 ecosystem. Foster relationships through various channels, such as online forums, social media groups, and industry events.
  • Public relations and communications: Manage media relations and external communications. Develop and execute PR strategies to increase brand visibility and secure media coverage. Act as a spokesperson for the company when necessary.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a CMO or in a senior marketing leadership role within the software development industry.
  • Strong understanding of Web3 technologies and token launches, including blockchain, decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, and cryptocurrency.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies in the technology sector.
  • Solid knowledge of digital marketing channels and techniques, including SEO, social media marketing, content marketing, and email marketing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and the broader community.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
  • Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and staying ahead of industry trends.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and portfolio to agnes@aukilabs.com or use our contact us form by pressing apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and will only be used for recruitment-related purposes. Information of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within six months.

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