Careers at Hoku

Welcome to the Future of the Internet

At Hoku, we're not just building another tech product—we're reimagining humanity's relationship with digital information. Working here means joining a team of visionaries, innovators, and builders who believe Internet users deserve better than endless scrolling.

Our culture is built on radical inclusivity and mutual respect. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, background, and perspective. Every voice matters here. We know that breakthrough innovations emerge when people from different worlds collaborate, which is why we actively encourage cross-functional teamwork and idea-sharing across all departments, regardless of your specific role.

We value family deeply. Whether you're welcoming a new child, caring for a loved one, or navigating life's complexities, Hoku provides comprehensive leave for all employees—because we believe that building families and health is just as important as building products. We support work-life harmony, not work-life balance, recognizing that life doesn't pause for deadlines.

Collaboration is in our DNA. At Hoku, your best idea might come from a conversation with someone in a completely different department. We foster an environment where engineers talk to marketers, designers collaborate with developers, and everyone contributes to our collective vision. Your perspective matters, your ideas will be heard, and your contributions will shape how billions of people experience the Internet.

We're remote-first, global by nature, and committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work from anywhere. Join us in building something unprecedented—a three-dimensional Internet.

Open Positions

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1. 3D Unity Developer & Software Engineering Intern

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Internship
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As a 3D Unity Developer at Hoku, you'll be at the forefront of spatial computing, building the next generation of Internet navigation. You'll work directly with our core engineering team to develop collision-aware algorithms, implement real-time spatial distribution systems, and create immersive 3D visualization experiences that transform how people interact with digital information. This isn't your typical web development internship—you're building the future of human-computer interaction.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and optimize three-dimensional spatial navigation systems using Unity

• Implement collision-detection algorithms and real-time position calculation engines

• Build intuitive user interfaces that seamlessly blend 2D and 3D interaction paradigms

• Create rendering pipelines that adapt across traditional screens, VR headsets, and AR devices

• Collaborate with product, design, and research teams to prototype innovative features

• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code that scales to millions of data points

• Contribute to architectural decisions about spatial data structures and performance optimization

• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Unity and C# development

• Understanding of 3D mathematics (vectors, quaternions, matrices, spatial transformations)

• Experience with real-time graphics rendering, optimization, and performance tuning

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms (spatial hashing, octrees, collision detection)

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

• Experience with shader programming (HLSL/ShaderLab) is a plus

• Understanding of VR/AR development principles is a plus

• Portfolio or GitHub showcasing 3D projects, games, or interactive experiences

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment

• Passionate about solving complex technical challenges with elegant solutions

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to code quality and performance

• Eager to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving requirements

• Strong communicator who actively participates in team discussions

• Takes ownership of projects and follows through to completion

• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift

• Curious, creative, and always asking "what if we tried this differently?"

2. Marketing Representative Intern

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Internship
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Hoku's Marketing Representative Intern, you'll play a crucial role in introducing the world to a completely new way of experiencing the Internet. This is a rare opportunity to shape the narrative around groundbreaking technology from the ground up. You'll craft campaigns, build community, and help millions of people understand why spatial navigation is the future of digital information. If you've ever wanted to market a product that genuinely changes lives, this is it.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute social media campaigns across multiple platforms (Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube)

• Create compelling content that explains complex 3D technology in accessible, engaging ways

• Design and launch promotional campaigns for new feature releases and product updates

• Manage ad campaigns with budget oversight and performance optimization

• Build and nurture online communities around spatial Internet navigation

• Analyze marketing metrics and user engagement data to refine strategies

• Collaborate with product and design teams to create marketing assets and demo videos

• Identify and engage with influencers, tech journalists, and early adopters

• Write blog posts, email newsletters, and press releases that tell Hoku's story

• Monitor competitor activities and emerging trends in browser technology and spatial computing

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience managing social media accounts with demonstrable growth

• Strong copywriting skills with ability to explain technical concepts simply

• Familiarity with digital advertising platforms (Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads)

• Understanding of analytics tools (Google Analytics, social media insights, A/B testing)

• Experience with content creation tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing software)

• Knowledge of SEO principles and content optimization

• Portfolio of previous marketing campaigns, social content, or creative projects

• Genuine interest in technology, web browsers, and the future of computing

• Bonus: Experience with community management, influencer outreach, or growth hacking

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Creative storyteller who can make people excited about revolutionary technology

• Data-driven decision maker who balances intuition with metrics

• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously

• Proactive self-starter who identifies opportunities without being told

• Adaptable and comfortable pivoting strategies based on performance feedback

• Collaborative team player who values input from engineering and product teams

• Authentically enthusiastic about Hoku's mission and vision

• Thrives in startup environments where you wear multiple hats

• Committed to building inclusive, welcoming communities that reflect Hoku's values

FULL-TIME POSITIONS

3. Advertising Sales Representative

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time, Commission-Based
Compensation: Competitive commission structure with unlimited earning potential
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

Hoku is building the visual Internet, and we're looking for an exceptional sales professional to monetize this revolutionary platform responsibly and effectively. As our Advertising Sales Representative, you'll work with brands, agencies, and advertisers who want to reach users in entirely new ways—through immersive 3D advertising experiences that respect user attention rather than exploit it. This is ground-floor opportunity in a new advertising medium with massive upside potential.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and prospect potential advertising clients across industries

• Develop compelling sales pitches that demonstrate the unique value of 3D spatial advertising

• Build and maintain relationships with marketing executives, media buyers, and agency partners

• Negotiate advertising contracts and close deals that align with Hoku's values and user experience

• Collaborate with product team to develop innovative ad formats that respect our users

• Track sales pipeline, forecast revenue, and report on performance metrics

• Attend industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings (virtually and occasionally in-person)

• Stay informed about advertising trends, competitor offerings, and spatial computing developments

• Provide feedback to product and engineering teams about advertiser needs and market demands

• Help establish Hoku's position as the premier platform for next-generation Internet advertising

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in advertising sales, media sales, or digital marketing sales

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas

• Strong understanding of digital advertising ecosystems (programmatic, native, display, video)

• Experience selling to brands, agencies, or media buyers

• Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to articulate complex technical concepts

• Self-motivated with entrepreneurial mindset suited to commission-based compensation

• Comfortable with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot) and sales analytics

• Network of existing relationships with potential advertisers is a strong plus

• Experience with emerging ad technologies (VR/AR advertising, spatial computing) is a plus

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Hungry, ambitious, and motivated by performance-based compensation

• Ethical salesperson who prioritizes long-term relationships over short-term gains

• Resilient in the face of rejection with ability to learn from every conversation

• Strategic thinker who understands how to position disruptive technology

• Excellent time management and organizational skills for remote work environment

• Collaborative team player who shares insights with product and marketing teams

• Passionate about responsible advertising that respects user experience

• Excited about being among the first to sell advertising in a completely new medium

• Aligned with Hoku's values of truth, transparency, and unbiased information access

4. Strategic Partnerships Manager

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

Hoku is transforming the Internet from 2D to 3D, and we need a Strategic Partnerships Manager to accelerate our growth through high-impact collaborations. You'll identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with technology companies, content platforms, hardware manufacturers, research institutions, and distribution channels that expand Hoku's reach and capabilities. This role requires someone who can think big, move fast, and build relationships that create mutual value.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and evaluate strategic partnership opportunities that advance Hoku's mission and growth

• Develop partnership strategy aligned with company objectives and market opportunities

• Lead outreach, negotiations, and deal structuring with potential partners

• Build relationships with executives, product leaders, and decision-makers at partner organizations

• Manage existing partnerships to ensure mutual value and identify expansion opportunities

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to integrate partner capabilities

• Negotiate terms, contracts, and service level agreements with legal and executive oversight

• Track partnership performance metrics and report on business impact

• Represent Hoku at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings

• Stay informed about trends in spatial computing, web browsers, search technology, and related markets

• Explore partnerships across multiple categories: content providers (social media platforms, news sites, encyclopedias), technology partners (VR/AR hardware manufacturers, cloud infrastructure providers), distribution partners (device manufacturers, operating systems, app stores), academic and research institutions, and strategic investors or acquirers

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or corporate development

• Proven track record of negotiating and closing complex partnership agreements

• Strong network within technology industry, particularly in spatial computing, web platforms, or related sectors

• Experience working with technical products and ability to understand product capabilities deeply

• Excellent negotiation skills with win-win mindset

• Strategic thinker who can identify non-obvious partnership opportunities

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for C-level conversations

• Experience with contract negotiation and understanding of legal/business terms

• Self-directed with ability to build partnership pipeline from scratch

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred but not required

• Background in SaaS, consumer technology, or platform businesses is a strong plus

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Entrepreneurial self-starter who creates opportunities rather than waiting for them

• Strategic visionary who sees around corners and anticipates market shifts

• Relationship builder who nurtures long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual benefit

• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple complex negotiations simultaneously

• Persuasive communicator who can articulate Hoku's vision compellingly

• Collaborative team player who works cross-functionally to deliver on partnership commitments

• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to structure deals in uncertain territory

• Passionate about Hoku's mission to create an unbiased, visual Internet

• Values-driven partner who ensures collaborations align with Hoku's principles

• Thrives in fast-paced startup environment where agility and creativity are essential

5. Creative Media Designer & Video Producer

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Hoku's Creative Media Designer & Video Producer, you'll be the visual storyteller who brings our revolutionary 3D Internet to life through compelling graphics, animations, and video content. Working closely with our marketing team, you'll create everything from social media ads and promotional videos to web graphics and print materials that communicate the magic of spatial navigation. This role is perfect for a creative professional who can translate complex technical concepts into visually stunning, emotionally engaging content that makes people stop scrolling and start exploring.

What You'll Do:

• Design and produce video advertisements for social media, YouTube, and digital platforms

• Create motion graphics and animations that demonstrate Hoku's 3D navigation features

• Develop web graphics including banners, landing page assets, and interactive visual elements

• Design print materials such as posters, brochures, event signage, and promotional collateral

• Edit video content including product demos, testimonials, explainer videos, and feature announcements

• Collaborate with marketing team to develop visual campaigns aligned with product launches

• Maintain and evolve Hoku's visual brand identity across all media formats

• Produce short-form content optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Twitter/X

• Create thumbnail designs, title cards, and visual assets for video content

• Design email newsletter graphics and social media content

• Develop visual templates and design systems for consistent brand communication

• Stay current with design trends, motion graphics techniques, and emerging creative tools

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design, video production, or multimedia content creation

• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite:

  • Adobe Premiere Pro - Video editing and post-production

  • Adobe After Effects - Motion graphics and visual effects

  • Adobe Photoshop - Image editing and graphic design

  • Adobe Illustrator - Vector graphics and logo design

  • Adobe Audition - Audio editing and sound design

  • Adobe Media Encoder - Video encoding and format conversion

• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy

• Experience with 3D graphics software (Cinema 4D, Blender) is a strong plus

• Portfolio showcasing diverse work including video, motion graphics, and static design

• Knowledge of video codecs, compression, and optimization for different platforms

• Understanding of responsive design principles for web graphics

• Experience with brand identity development and style guide creation

• Familiarity with UX/UI design principles for web graphics

• Ability to work with tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong communication skills to interpret creative briefs and present concepts

• Experience with stock footage libraries, music licensing, and asset management

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Creative visionary who can conceptualize and execute original ideas

• Detail-oriented perfectionist who sweats the small stuff

• Collaborative team player who welcomes feedback and iterates quickly

• Self-motivated professional comfortable working independently in remote environment

• Adaptable creator who can pivot creative direction based on performance data

• Organized multi-tasker who manages asset libraries and project files meticulously

• Passionate about technology and excited to visualize cutting-edge concepts

• Proactive problem solver who finds creative solutions within constraints

• Enthusiastic about Hoku's mission to transform how people experience information

6. Customer Support Specialist

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Hoku's Customer Support Specialist, you'll be the friendly, knowledgeable voice helping users navigate the transition from traditional 2D browsing to our revolutionary 3D spatial Internet. You'll troubleshoot technical issues, guide users through features, gather valuable feedback, and ensure every interaction reflects Hoku's commitment to user experience. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving problems, explaining complex technology simply, and making people's days better through excellent service.

What You'll Do:

• Respond to customer inquiries via email, chat, and support ticketing system

• Troubleshoot technical issues across multiple platforms (web, mobile, VR/AR, desktop)

• Create and maintain help documentation, FAQs, and tutorial content

• Guide users through setup, onboarding, and feature discovery

• Reproduce and document bugs for engineering team with detailed reports

• Track support metrics including response time, resolution time, and customer satisfaction

• Identify patterns in support requests to inform product improvements

• Escalate complex technical issues to engineering team with proper context

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve user experience

• Provide feedback on common user pain points and feature requests

• Conduct video calls or screen-sharing sessions for complex troubleshooting

• Monitor community forums and social media for users needing assistance

• Test new features before release to anticipate support needs

• Contribute to knowledge base articles and video tutorials

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in customer support, technical support, or helpdesk roles

• Proficiency with ticketing system software including:

  • Zammad - Open-source helpdesk and support ticket system

  • osTicket - Open-source support ticketing platform

  • OTRS - Open-source ticket request system

  • FreeScout - Self-hosted help desk and shared inbox

  • UVdesk - Open-source helpdesk solution

• Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn complex software quickly

• Excellent written communication skills with empathy and clarity

• Experience troubleshooting software across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android

• Familiarity with browser technologies, web applications, and cloud platforms

• Knowledge of basic HTML, CSS, and web development concepts is a plus

• Experience with remote desktop tools and screen-sharing software

• Ability to document technical processes clearly for non-technical users

• Customer-first mindset with patience for frustrated users

• Data-driven approach to identifying and solving recurring issues

• Experience with knowledge base tools (Confluence, Notion, GitBook)

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Empathetic communicator who genuinely cares about helping people

• Patient problem-solver who stays calm under pressure

• Detail-oriented documenter who leaves no issue unresolved

• Proactive learner who masters new features before users encounter them

• Team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues

• Self-motivated professional who manages time effectively in remote environment

• Adaptable thinker who handles unexpected challenges gracefully

• Passionate about technology and excited to support innovative products

• Committed to continuous improvement of support processes

• Thrives in fast-paced startup environment with evolving products

7. Quality Assurance Tester

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Hoku's Quality Assurance Tester, you'll be the guardian of user experience, ensuring our 3D Internet platform works flawlessly across every device, browser, and operating system. You'll hunt for bugs, validate fixes, test new features, and work closely with developers to maintain the highest quality standards. This role requires someone who thinks like both a user and a developer—breaking things creatively while documenting systematically. If you love finding edge cases and take pride in delivering polished products, this is your opportunity.

What You'll Do:

• Perform comprehensive testing of Hoku platform across web, mobile, VR/AR, and desktop applications

• Execute manual test cases and develop automated testing scripts where applicable

• Set up and configure emulators and virtual machines for cross-platform testing

• Reproduce, document, and track bugs using ticketing system with detailed reports

• Verify bug fixes and feature implementations before release

• Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes don't break existing functionality

• Test across multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera) and versions

• Validate compatibility across operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android)

• Perform usability testing to identify user experience issues

• Test VR/AR experiences on multiple headsets and devices

• Collaborate with developers to understand technical implementation and testing requirements

• Participate in sprint planning and provide test estimates for new features

• Create and maintain test documentation, test plans, and testing procedures

• Monitor crash reports and analytics for unexpected issues

• Test API integrations and third-party service connections

• Validate spatial navigation, collision detection, and rendering performance

• Test loading times, memory usage, and performance across different hardware specifications

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance or testing roles

• Proficiency with ticketing system software including:

  • Zammad - Open-source helpdesk and support ticket system

  • osTicket - Open-source support ticketing platform

  • OTRS - Open-source ticket request system

  • FreeScout - Self-hosted help desk and shared inbox

  • UVdesk - Open-source helpdesk solution

• Experience setting up and working with emulators and virtual machines:

  • Android Studio Emulator - Android device emulation

  • iOS Simulator (Xcode) - iOS device simulation

  • VirtualBox - Cross-platform virtualization

  • VMware - Virtual machine software

  • Genymotion - Android emulator

  • BrowserStack or Sauce Labs (cloud-based testing platforms)

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies

• Experience with test case management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, qTest)

• Knowledge of bug tracking workflows and severity/priority classification

• Familiarity with automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, Cypress) is a plus

• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WebGL, WebXR)

• Experience testing 3D graphics applications or games is a strong plus

• Knowledge of VR/AR platforms (Oculus, HTC Vive, ARKit, ARCore) is beneficial

• Ability to capture screenshots, screen recordings, and logs for bug reports

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent attention to detail and systematic approach to testing

• Understanding of performance testing and optimization

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Meticulous tester who leaves no stone unturned

• Methodical documenter who provides clear, reproducible bug reports

• Curious explorer who thinks outside the box to find edge cases

• Collaborative team player who works constructively with developers

• Patient professional who tests the same features repeatedly without frustration

• Self-motivated worker comfortable managing testing schedule independently

• Adaptable thinker who handles shifting priorities in fast-paced environment

• Detail-obsessed quality advocate who takes pride in polished products

• Proactive communicator who raises concerns early and clearly

• Passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences

• Thrives in startup environment where quality standards are evolving

HOKU LABS POSITIONS

8. Labs Project Manager - AI Development

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Labs Project Manager for AI Development, you'll lead Hoku's most ambitious artificial intelligence initiative: building a custom AI model specifically designed for spatial information navigation, semantic content understanding, and intelligent recommendation within 3D environments. This isn't about implementing existing AI—it's about pioneering new approaches to machine learning that understand information spatially. You'll assemble and manage a team of AI engineers and researchers, guide development from concept through deployment, and push the boundaries of what's possible when AI meets spatial computing.

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end development of Hoku's custom AI model for spatial information understanding

• Build and manage team of AI engineers, ML researchers, and data scientists

• Define AI product roadmap aligned with Hoku's spatial navigation vision

• Oversee model architecture decisions, training pipelines, and evaluation frameworks

• Coordinate with core engineering team to integrate AI capabilities into Hoku platform

• Manage research initiatives exploring novel approaches to spatial-semantic understanding

• Establish data collection, annotation, and quality assurance processes

• Monitor model performance, bias, safety, and ethical considerations

• Allocate computational resources and manage cloud infrastructure for training

• Present progress, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders

• Stay current with AI research, attend conferences, and build academic partnerships

• Define success metrics and track model improvements over time

• Manage project timelines, sprints, and deliverables using agile methodologies

• Foster culture of experimentation, rapid iteration, and scientific rigor

• Navigate the experimental, volatile nature of Labs projects with transparency

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering or research, with 2+ years in leadership roles

• Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentals and modern architectures:

  • Transformer models (BERT, GPT, T5, LLaMA, Mistral)

  • Neural networks (CNNs, RNNs, attention mechanisms)

  • Reinforcement learning (policy gradients, Q-learning, PPO)

  • Computer vision (object detection, scene understanding, visual embeddings)

  • Natural language processing (semantic analysis, entity extraction, topic modeling)

• Hands-on experience with open-source AI frameworks:

  • PyTorch - Deep learning framework

  • TensorFlow - Machine learning platform

  • Hugging Face Transformers - Pre-trained model library

  • LangChain - LLM application framework

  • spaCy - NLP processing library

  • scikit-learn - Traditional ML algorithms

• Experience fine-tuning and training models on custom datasets

• Knowledge of distributed training, model optimization, and deployment strategies

• Familiarity with vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) for semantic search

• Understanding of MLOps practices, model versioning, and experiment tracking

• Experience with cloud ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML)

• Strong project management skills with ability to balance research and product delivery

• Excellent communication skills for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Track record of shipping ML products or publishing research

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field preferred

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Visionary leader who can see around corners and anticipate AI trends

• Hands-on manager who codes alongside team when needed

• Systematic thinker who balances experimentation with rigorous evaluation

• Ethical AI advocate committed to responsible development practices

• Resilient problem-solver comfortable with failed experiments and iteration

• Clear communicator who sets realistic expectations for experimental work

• Collaborative partner who works across Labs and core engineering teams

• Passionate about the intersection of AI and spatial computing

• Thrives in ambiguous, fast-moving research environment

• Committed to transparency about model limitations and capabilities

9. AI Research Engineer (Hoku Labs AI Team)

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As an AI Research Engineer on Hoku's AI Labs team, you'll develop novel machine learning models that understand digital information spatially and semantically. You'll work on cutting-edge problems like 3D semantic embeddings, spatial relationship understanding, multi-modal content analysis, and intelligent navigation prediction. This role combines research exploration with practical implementation—you'll publish papers and ship features.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement neural network architectures for spatial information understanding

• Develop semantic embedding models that capture relationships in 3D space

• Create training pipelines for custom datasets derived from spatial navigation patterns

• Experiment with novel approaches to multi-modal learning (text, images, 3D structure)

• Fine-tune large language models for Hoku-specific tasks

• Build recommendation systems optimized for spatial exploration

• Implement reinforcement learning agents for intelligent navigation

• Evaluate model performance and iterate on architecture improvements

• Collaborate with data team on dataset creation and annotation

• Write research documentation and contribute to academic publications

• Optimize models for inference performance and deployment

• Stay current with latest AI research and integrate relevant techniques

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in machine learning research or engineering

• Strong proficiency in PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Experience training and fine-tuning transformer models

• Knowledge of embedding techniques, vector spaces, and similarity metrics

• Understanding of reinforcement learning principles

• Familiarity with MLOps tools (Weights & Biases, MLflow, DVC)

• Publications at ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR) are a plus

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field preferred

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Curious researcher who reads papers and tries new ideas

• Pragmatic engineer who balances novelty with practicality

• Collaborative scientist who shares knowledge and mentors others

• Rigorous experimenter who documents thoroughly

• Passionate about pushing boundaries of AI in spatial computing

10. ML Data Engineer (Hoku Labs AI Team)

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As ML Data Engineer on Hoku's AI Labs team, you'll build the data infrastructure that powers our AI models. You'll design data pipelines that collect, clean, annotate, and prepare massive spatial navigation datasets. You'll work at the intersection of data engineering and machine learning, ensuring our models have the high-quality data they need to learn spatial-semantic understanding.

What You'll Do:

• Build ETL pipelines for collecting user interaction and navigation data

• Design and implement data annotation workflows for supervised learning

• Create synthetic data generation systems for training data augmentation

• Develop data quality monitoring and validation systems

• Build vector databases for semantic search and similarity retrieval

• Implement data versioning and lineage tracking

• Optimize data storage and retrieval for large-scale training

• Collaborate with ML engineers on feature engineering

• Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance with regulations

• Build tools for data exploration and visualization

• Monitor data drift and distribution shifts

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or ML infrastructure

• Proficiency with data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Dask, Ray)

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)

• Knowledge of vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus, FAISS)

• Familiarity with data orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster)

• Understanding of ML data requirements and feature stores

• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS S3/Glue, Google BigQuery, Azure Data Factory)

• Strong Python programming skills

• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Detail-oriented engineer who ensures data quality

• Systems thinker who designs scalable pipelines

• Collaborative partner who understands ML requirements

• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates data needs

• Committed to responsible data practices

11. NLP Engineer (Hoku Labs AI Team)

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As NLP Engineer on Hoku's AI Labs team, you'll develop natural language understanding systems that extract semantic meaning from text content across the web. You'll build models for entity extraction, topic classification, sentiment analysis, keyword extraction, and semantic similarity—all optimized for spatial information organization. Your work will help Hoku understand what content means, how it relates to other content, and where it belongs in spatial structures.

What You'll Do:

• Develop NLP models for semantic content analysis and classification

• Build entity extraction systems identifying people, places, organizations, concepts

• Create topic modeling pipelines for automated content categorization

• Implement sentiment analysis for affective memory features

• Design keyword extraction and semantic tagging systems

• Build text embedding models optimized for spatial similarity

• Develop query understanding and intent classification for natural language search

• Fine-tune language models for Hoku-specific tasks

• Implement multilingual support for global content

• Create text summarization models for content preview generation

• Build named entity linking to knowledge graphs

• Optimize models for real-time inference on streaming content

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in NLP or computational linguistics

• Strong proficiency with Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, or similar NLP libraries

• Experience fine-tuning BERT, RoBERTa, T5, or similar language models

• Knowledge of information extraction, named entity recognition, relation extraction

• Understanding of semantic similarity metrics and embedding spaces

• Familiarity with knowledge graphs and entity linking

• Experience with multilingual models and cross-lingual transfer

• Strong Python programming skills

• Publications or projects demonstrating NLP expertise

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Language enthusiast passionate about semantic understanding

• Practical engineer focused on production-ready solutions

• Detail-oriented developer who handles linguistic edge cases

• Collaborative team member who explains NLP concepts clearly

• Excited about applying NLP to spatial information organization

12. Computer Vision Engineer (Hoku Labs AI Team)

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Computer Vision Engineer on Hoku's AI Labs team, you'll develop visual understanding systems that analyze images, videos, and multimedia content within Hoku's spatial environment. You'll build models for scene understanding, object detection, visual similarity, and multimodal learning that bridges visual and textual information. Your work enables Hoku to organize visual content semantically and create rich connections between images, videos, and text.

What You'll Do:

• Develop computer vision models for image and video content analysis

• Build object detection and scene understanding systems

• Create visual embedding models for image similarity and retrieval

• Implement multimodal models connecting visual and textual information

• Design systems for automatic image tagging and captioning

• Build visual quality assessment models

• Create thumbnail generation and key frame extraction systems

• Develop visual search capabilities within spatial structures

• Implement efficient inference pipelines for real-time visual analysis

• Optimize models for various hardware (CPU, GPU, mobile)

• Collaborate on AR/VR visual understanding features

• Experiment with latest vision transformer architectures

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in computer vision or image processing

• Strong proficiency with PyTorch or TensorFlow for vision tasks

• Experience with CNN architectures (ResNet, EfficientNet) and vision transformers (ViT, CLIP)

• Knowledge of object detection frameworks (YOLO, Faster R-CNN, DETR)

• Understanding of image segmentation, classification, and embedding techniques

• Familiarity with multimodal models (CLIP, ALIGN, Florence)

• Experience with video processing and temporal models

• Knowledge of model optimization techniques (quantization, pruning, distillation)

• Strong understanding of image preprocessing and augmentation

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Visual thinker passionate about image understanding

• Performance-conscious engineer who optimizes for efficiency

• Practical builder focused on production deployment

• Collaborative team member who bridges vision and language AI

• Excited about multimodal spatial information organization

13. MLOps Engineer (Hoku Labs AI Team)

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As MLOps Engineer on Hoku's AI Labs team, you'll build the infrastructure that enables rapid AI experimentation, training, deployment, and monitoring. You'll create systems for model versioning, experiment tracking, distributed training, model serving, and performance monitoring. Your work ensures our AI team can iterate quickly while maintaining production reliability and model quality.

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement ML training infrastructure for distributed GPU clusters

• Build model deployment pipelines from research to production

• Create experiment tracking and model versioning systems

• Implement automated model evaluation and testing frameworks

• Build model serving infrastructure with auto-scaling and load balancing

• Develop monitoring systems for model performance, drift, and errors

• Optimize inference performance and reduce latency

• Implement A/B testing frameworks for model comparison

• Build CI/CD pipelines for ML code and models

• Manage cloud infrastructure and cost optimization

• Create tools for debugging and troubleshooting ML systems

• Ensure model security, privacy, and compliance

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, or ML infrastructure

• Strong proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)

• Experience with ML platforms (Kubeflow, MLflow, SageMaker, Vertex AI)

• Knowledge of experiment tracking tools (Weights & Biases, Neptune, Comet)

• Familiarity with model serving frameworks (TorchServe, TensorFlow Serving, Triton)

• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

• Understanding of distributed training frameworks (Horovod, DeepSpeed, Ray)

• Strong cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

• Experience optimizing ML inference (ONNX, TensorRT, quantization)

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Systems thinker who builds reliable, scalable infrastructure

• Automation enthusiast who eliminates manual processes

• Collaborative partner who enables researchers to focus on modeling

• Cost-conscious engineer who optimizes resource usage

• Passionate about ML tooling and developer experience

14. Labs Project Manager - Holographic Display Systems

Location: Remote (Global)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Labs Project Manager for Holographic Display Systems, you'll lead one of Hoku's most futuristic initiatives: developing free-standing volumetric holographic projections that display spatial information in physical space without headsets or screens. This is where science fiction meets reality—building hardware and software systems that project Hoku's 3D information landscapes as real, touchable holograms. You'll manage a team of optical engineers, hardware developers, and software engineers pushing the boundaries of display technology.

What You'll Do:

• Lead development of volumetric holographic display prototypes for Hoku platform

• Build and manage multidisciplinary team spanning optics, hardware, and software

• Define product roadmap from research prototypes to manufacturable products

• Coordinate hardware design, optical engineering, and software integration

• Manage relationships with component suppliers, manufacturers, and research partners

• Oversee laboratory testing, prototype iteration, and safety validation

• Navigate regulatory requirements for optical devices and consumer electronics

• Define specifications for holographic resolution, refresh rate, viewing angles, and color

• Manage project budget, timelines, and resource allocation

• Present progress and demos to leadership, investors, and potential partners

• Build partnerships with academic research labs and industry experts

• Stay current with holographic display research and emerging technologies

• Balance ambitious vision with practical constraints of physics and economics

• Foster culture of experimentation knowing many approaches will fail

• Communicate transparently about experimental nature and development risks

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in hardware product development, with 2+ years in leadership roles

• Background in display technology, optics, photonics, or related physical sciences

• Understanding of holographic display principles:

  • Volumetric displays (swept-surface, static volume, varifocal)

  • Light field displays and computational holography

  • Diffractive optics and spatial light modulators

  • Laser projection systems and beam steering

  • Persistence of vision and retinal scanning

• Experience managing cross-functional teams (hardware, software, research)

• Knowledge of product development lifecycle from concept to manufacturing

• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD)

• Understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and control software

• Experience with prototyping, testing, and iterative development

• Strong project management skills with agile and waterfall methodologies

• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field preferred

• Experience with consumer electronics manufacturing and supply chain is a plus

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Visionary leader excited about bringing sci-fi concepts to reality

• Pragmatic manager who balances ambition with technical feasibility

• Resilient problem-solver comfortable with experimental failures

• Clear communicator who sets realistic expectations for R&D timelines

• Collaborative partner who works across Labs and core engineering

• Safety-conscious professional who prioritizes user wellbeing

• Systems thinker who considers entire product ecosystem

• Passionate about the future of human-computer interaction

• Thrives in high-uncertainty research environment

• Committed to responsible development of emerging technology

15. Optical Engineer (Hoku Labs Holographic Team)

Location: Remote (Global) with occasional lab work
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Optical Engineer on Hoku's Holographic Labs team, you'll design the optical systems that generate volumetric projections of spatial information. You'll work on laser systems, beam steering, light field generation, diffractive optics, and computational holography—pushing the limits of what's physically possible with light.

What You'll Do:

• Design and optimize optical systems for volumetric holographic displays

• Develop laser projection and beam steering mechanisms

• Model light propagation and interference patterns

• Create computational holography algorithms

• Build and test optical prototypes in laboratory settings

• Optimize for brightness, resolution, color accuracy, and viewing angles

• Ensure optical safety and compliance with laser regulations

• Collaborate with hardware team on mechanical integration

• Document optical designs and specifications

• Research novel holographic display techniques

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in optical engineering or photonics

• MS or PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Strong understanding of geometrical and physical optics

• Experience with optical design software (Zemax, Code V, OSLO)

• Knowledge of laser systems, beam shaping, and coherent optics

• Familiarity with spatial light modulators and diffractive optical elements

• Understanding of color science and colorimetry

• Experience with optical testing and metrology

• Hands-on prototyping and laboratory skills

• Knowledge of optical safety standards

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Detail-oriented engineer who optimizes optical performance

• Experimental scientist comfortable with iterative testing

• Safety-conscious professional who handles lasers responsibly

• Collaborative team member who bridges physics and engineering

• Excited about pioneering holographic display technology

16. Embedded Systems Engineer (Hoku Labs Holographic Team)

Location: Remote (Global) with occasional lab work
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive salary + equity + Labs innovation bonus
Language Requirement: Fluent English

About the Role:

As Embedded Systems Engineer on Hoku's Holographic Labs team, you'll develop the electronics and firmware that control holographic display hardware. You'll design motor control systems, power management, sensor integration, and real-time control software that makes volumetric projections possible.

What You'll Do:

• Design embedded systems for holographic display control

• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs

• Implement motor control and positioning systems

• Build power management and thermal control systems

• Integrate sensors for display calibration and safety

• Create real-time control loops for beam steering

• Develop communication protocols between hardware and software

• Optimize performance for low-latency display updates

• Debug hardware-software integration issues

• Create testing frameworks for embedded systems

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems development

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems

• Experience with microcontrollers (ARM, ESP32, STM32) and FPGAs

• Knowledge of motor control, PWM, and servo systems

• Understanding of power electronics and thermal management

• Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN)

• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr) is a plus

• PCB design experience (KiCad, Altium, Eagle) is beneficial

• Hands-on prototyping and debugging skills

• Knowledge of safety systems for laser devices

Work Ethic & Mindset:

• Systems engineer who builds reliable, performant hardware control

• Hands-on developer who troubleshoots at hardware level

• Safety-focused professional who implements fail-safes

• Collaborative partner who works closely with optical and software teams

• Passionate about bringing cutting-edge displays to life

Our Commitment to You

Professional Growth: We invest in your development through mentorship, learning opportunities, and increasing responsibility as you grow.

Equity & Ownership: Full-time employees receive equity compensation because when Hoku succeeds, you should too.

Flexible Schedule: We care about output, not hours. Work when you're most productive.

Remote First: Work from anywhere with reliable internet. We're building the future of the Internet—we trust you to work from wherever you're inspired.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits for full-time employees because your wellbeing matters.

Parental Leave: Generous parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, because family comes first.

Open Communication: Regular all-hands meetings, transparent roadmaps, and direct access to leadership.

Innovation Time: Space to explore ideas, experiment with new approaches, and contribute beyond your job description.

How to Apply

Send your resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a brief note about why you're excited about Hoku to: Hoku Human Resources

In your note, tell us:

• Which position you're applying for

• Why spatial navigation excites you

• What unique perspective or experience you'd bring to Hoku

• A link to something you've built, written, or created (if relevant)

We review applications on a rolling basis and will respond to all qualified candidates within six weeks.

Hoku is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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