Build the Future of Machine Vision
Join Commonlands in San Diego, California
We're looking for passionate engineers, quality experts, and technicians to help us revolutionize optical camera systems for robotics and embedded vision. Work on cutting-edge technology while enjoying the San Diego lifestyle, just minutes from world-class beaches.
Small Team, Big Impact
At Commonlands, you're not just employee #500 working on a tiny piece of a massive project. You're a key player shaping the future of optical technology, with direct access to leadership and real influence on product direction.
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Direct Impact
Your ideas go from concept to production. No bureaucracy, no endless approval chains.
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Continuous Learning
Work across disciplines - from optical design to embedded systems to customer applications.
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Long-Term Career Growth
Build a lasting career with a company that's sustainably bootstrapped and focused on decades of growth, not quarterly results.
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Work-Life Balance
We believe great work happens when you have time to recharge.
Benefits That Matter
Competitive compensation plus benefits designed for your whole life, not just your work life
401(k) Match
We match your retirement contributions to help secure your future
- Competitive matching program
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive coverage for you and your family
- Medical, dental, and vision
- HSA options
Time Off
PTO because rest fuels innovation
- Paid holidays and Sick leave
- Work-life balance focus
Office Perks
Because we believe work should be enjoyable
Golf Simulator
Perfect your swing during lunch breaks
On-Site Gym
Stay fit without the commute
Life in San Diego
Forget Silicon Valley's traffic and cost of living. Build your career in America's Finest City, where innovation meets quality of life. Our Kearny Mesa location puts you at the heart of San Diego's tech corridor with unbeatable lifestyle benefits.
20 min to Beaches
Torrey Pines, Del Mar, La Jolla
Amazing Food Scene
From taco trucks to Michelin stars
266 Sunny Days
Perfect weather year-round
Outdoor Paradise
Hiking, biking, surfing, more
🏡 Living in San Diego
San Diego offers diverse neighborhoods from beachside communities to urban lofts. With lower costs than Bay Area tech hubs, your salary goes further here. Plus, the tech community is collaborative, not cutthroat.
Be Part of Something Built to Last
Commonlands isn't just another optics company. We're building the visual intelligence layer for the next generation of autonomous systems. From warehouse robots to agricultural drones to medical devices, our lenses and modules enable machines to see and understand the world.
INC 500
Recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies
Growing Team
Expanding our world-class engineering and operations teams
Industry Leader
Trusted by Fortune 500 and innovative startups alike
Sustainably Bootstrapped & Here for the Long Run
Unlike VC-backed startups chasing hypergrowth at any cost, Commonlands is proudly bootstrapped. We've built this company profitably from day one, which means we make decisions based on engineering excellence and customer value, not investor pressure.
What this means for your career: We're building for decades, not quarters. Your contributions will shape products that last. Your career can grow steadily without the volatility of funding rounds, layoffs, or acquisition drama. Join us to build something meaningful that will still be thriving in years to come.
Ready to Shape the Future of Vision?
Join a team that's defining how machines see the world. We're currently hiring optical engineers, software developers, manufacturing specialists, and more. Current openings are listed below.
Don't see your perfect role? We're always looking for exceptional talent. Reach out at careers@commonlands.com