[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Roboflow logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/06/8cd75e4b-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/company/roboflow.md)Remote opportunity at[Roboflow](https://jobicy.com/company/roboflow.md) # Former Founder Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/roboflow.md)Share5 Sep 2026Published56Listing views1Application actions5 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryRoboflow is seeking a former founder for a flexible, role-shaped position within its computer-vision AI company. The hire may contribute across engineering, product, design, sales, or marketing based on demonstrated strengths and business needs. Success requires high ownership, fast execution, curiosity about AI technology, and the ability to ship meaningful user-facing work quickly. The distributed team supports remote work while expecting some daytime US collaboration and an in-person onboarding week in a New York or San Francisco hub. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is an unusually open-ended role designed for highly adaptable former founders rather than a narrowly defined function. The expectation to define impact, operate with substantial autonomy, and ship a substantial feature in the first week creates a very high bar for initiative and execution. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$110,000US market range$85k–$170k0$187k AI insightThe disclosed annual base-pay range is $70,000 to $150,000 USD, with a midpoint of $110,000. A broader estimated US market range of $85,000 to $170,000 is provided because the position can be tailored across several functions and seniority levels; final market value will vary substantially by the eventual discipline, scope, and candidate experience. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Founder mindset](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Founder%20mindset.md)[Entrepreneurship](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Entrepreneurship.md)[High ownership](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=High%20ownership.md)[Product development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Product%20development.md)[Software engineering](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Software%20engineering.md)[Artificial intelligence](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Artificial%20intelligence.md)[Computer vision](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Computer%20vision.md)[Cross-functional collaboration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cross-functional%20collaboration.md)[Rapid execution](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Rapid%20execution.md)[Remote collaboration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Remote%20collaboration.md) Sample interview questionsTell us about a time you identified an important problem outside your formal responsibilities and solved it.I would describe the problem, why it mattered, how I validated the opportunity, and the concrete actions I took. I would quantify the result where possible and explain how I aligned stakeholders without waiting for perfect direction. What would you aim to accomplish in your first month at Roboflow? I would first learn the product, users, technical architecture, and team priorities, including building a computer-vision project with Roboflow. I would then select a clearly scoped, high-impact problem and deliver an initial user-facing improvement while developing a prioritized 30/60/90-day plan. Describe a product or feature you shipped quickly under uncertainty. I would explain the user problem, the smallest viable solution, and the tradeoffs I made to ship rapidly. I would also cover the feedback or data collected after launch and how it informed the next iteration. How do you decide when to work independently versus involve teammates? I work independently on reversible decisions and well-scoped execution, sharing concise progress updates to maintain visibility. For decisions with major customer, technical, or strategic consequences, I bring in the relevant people early with a recommendation, evidence, and explicit decision needed. How would you contribute to an AI and computer-vision company if your background is outside core engineering? I would start by developing hands-on product fluency and grounding my work in customer needs. I could apply founder skills such as prioritization, experimentation, go-to-market thinking, design, operations, or partnership building to remove bottlenecks and help technical work reach users effectively. ### Who We Are Our mission is to make the world programmable. Sight is one of the key ways we understand the world, and soon this will be true for the software we use, too. We’re building the tools, community, and resources needed to make the world programmable with artificial intelligence. Roboflow simplifies building and using computer vision models. Today, over 1M+ developers, including those from half the Fortune 100, use Roboflow’s machine learning open source and hosted tools. That includes[counting cells](https://blog.roboflow.com/cancer-research-computer-vision/) to accelerate cancer research, improving[construction site safety](https://blog.roboflow.com/preventing-accidents-on-construction-sites-with-computer-vision/),[digitizing floor plans](https://blog.roboflow.com/floor-plan-analysis-computer-vision/),[preserving coral reef populations](https://blog.roboflow.com/reefos-supercharging-coral-reef-restoration-with-ai/),[guiding drone flight](https://blog.roboflow.com/georeferencing-drone-videos/), and[much more](https://roboflow.com/templates). Roboflow is supported by great customers and investors, having raised over 63 million from Y Combinator, Google Ventures, Craft Ventures, Sam Altman, Lachy Groom, amongst other leading software investors. Roboflowers are passionate builders who value ownership, accountability, and a bias toward action. We’re curious, hands-on with new tech, and prefer showing our work over talking about it. Many of us have a founder mindset and thrive in our high-autonomy environment. ### What We’re Looking For Primarily, you like to make great things with passionate colleagues. You are someone that likes to own outcomes, not only inputs. You’re motivated by having responsibility and accountability. You’re eager to ‘do the work,’ big and small. You’re curious and learning about new technologies, perhaps an early tinkerer with ChatGPT and AI products. You show more than you tell. You’re motivated by the question, “How can I improve this?” and have a track record of doing so, even in ways adjacent to your role. Much of our current team is made up of former founders and thrive in the level of autonomy at Roboflow. Maybe you had a side hustle in high school or college. Many Roboflowers have used our tools before joining. One of the best ways to stand out amongst other applicants is to write about something you have built with Roboflow or contribute to one of our [open source projects.](https://roboflow.com/open-source) ### Who You Are You tell us! What is your superpower? As a former founder, you might have a background in Engineering, Product, Design, Sales, Marketing (or all of them!). We’re constantly looking for smart, motivated people to work with and can define a role around your strengths. Within one month, you will… Spend the first week onboarding in person with your manager (you’ll come to our NY or SF Hub!) Start building a trusting relationship with your peers, and learning the company structure. Ship a substantial new feature to an end user within your first week Build your first Roboflow computer vision product (if you haven’t already) ### Who You’ll Be Working With Our team of ~70 attracts talent like executives that wanted to return to building, founders with a 100M+ exit, Roboflow users turned team members, open source contributors, a cyclist who biked across the United States, prolific high school hackers, a CTO from 100+ engineering organization, amongst many exceptional others. ### Where You’ll Work Roboflow is distributed across the US and Europe. We currently have Hubs in New York City and San Francisco (and plan to open more as we grow density in new cities). We provide opportunities (like team onsites in different cities) and [resources](https://blog.roboflow.com/how-we-work-together-at-roboflow/) (like a $4000/yr travel stipend) to work in person with other team members as much as you’d like, while also supporting remote team members. You can work from one of our Hubs (we offer a relocation bonus), work from home, work at co-working spaces, etc. We want you to work where you work best! ### When You’ll Work Roboflow primarily operates during the daytime hours in the US and there are some synchronous meetings you’ll be expected to attend each week. Apart from that, we have a flexible schedule that allows you to work collaboratively with other team members and asynchronously when needed. ### What You’ll Receive To determine your salary, we use a number of market and data-driven salary sources. We review all salaries every six months to ensure we stay in line with the market. 💰 The target compensation for this role is $70k-$150k base. 📈 In addition to our cash compensation, we offer generous perks and benefits. Below are some of the highlights: * $4000/yr Travel Stipend to travel anywhere anytime to work alongside other Roboflowers * $350/mo Productivity stipend to spend on things that make your work environment more productive, like high-speed internet at home or a co-working space * Cover up to 100% of your health insurance costs for you and your partner or family * Equity in the company so we are all invested in the future of computer vision Below is the interview process you can expect for this role. We are all motivated to work with an exceptional team and don’t currently have in-house recruiters. You will be speaking directly with our team about what it’s like to work and thrive at Roboflow. We like to be decisive and work fast, so don’t be surprised if all the below conversations happen over a day or two. ### Interview Process (~5 hours) Below is the interview process you can expect for this role. We are all motivated to work with an exceptional team and don’t currently have in-house recruiters. You will be speaking directly with our team about what it’s like to work and thrive at Roboflow. We like to be decisive and work fast, so don’t be surprised if all the below conversations happen over a day or two. Before the Interview: * We’ll review your application, LinkedIn, Github, etc. * The best way to stand out is to write about something you’ve built with Roboflow or contribute to one of [our open source projects](https://roboflow.com/open-source). * We may send you a technical screen if applicable. Introduction Phase: * [30m] Meet with hiring manager for introduction to assess for overall mindset and skillset * This first interview is a time to get to know more about the role, allow us to get to know you better, and ensure it’s a good fit for both parties to continue moving forward in the process * [45m] Technical Assessment, if applicable Team Interview Phase: * [30m] Meet with another member of team (depending on the role) * [60m] Meet with hiring manager again * Begin working through your 30/60/90 projects * Ask questions! Final Interview Stage: * [45m] Meet with Kate Wagner, Head of Operations for a culture discussion * [60m] Meet with Joseph Nelson, CEO Note: you are welcome to request additional conversations with anyone you would like to meet and we will accommodate as best we can. ### Not sure if this is you? We want a diverse, global team with a broad range of experience and perspectives. If this job sounds great, but you’re not sure if you qualify, look into our[Former Founders](https://app.dover.com/apply/Roboflow/26d4ab31-e73d-47c8-9c25-ead170b5ac12/?rs=76643084)role or subscribe to our career newsletter by emailing “Subscribe” to [operations@roboflow.com](mailto:operations@roboflow.com). We carefully consider every application and will either move forward with you, find another team that might be a better fit, keep in touch for future opportunities, or thank you for your time. ### Learn More About Us We are building a diverse [Distributed team](https://blog.roboflow.com/how-we-work-together-at-roboflow/)that is distributed across the globe. Roboflow is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds, communities, and experiences. We provide competitive compensation and stellar benefits to accelerate your personal and work life. Learn more about what it is like to work at Roboflow by reading [these blog posts.](https://blog.roboflow.com/tag/working-at-roboflow/) See our [careers page](https://roboflow.com/careers) for all open listings. ### Equal Employment Opportunity At Roboflow, we believe great ideas come from everywhere—and everyone. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. 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