About the job
Join Us in Combating the Escalating Wildfire Threat with Cutting-Edge AI and IoT Solutions
About Us
The Challenge: In fire response, every second counts. Climate change is intensifying wildfires, resulting in prolonged seasons, drier vegetation, and stronger winds. As a result, new ignitions spread rapidly, endangering more communities. Currently, most wildfires are reported by onlookers through 911, leading to delays in detection, location verification, and the dispatching of emergency services. Fire authorities urgently need improved methods for prompt detection, confirmation, and precise location of fires to mitigate the risk of small sparks evolving into catastrophic blazes.
About Pano AI: We are a dynamic, 150+ member hybrid-remote startup based in San Francisco, recognized as a leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence. Our mission is to empower fire professionals with rapid, safe responses through optimal equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination, enabling them to extinguish new ignitions before they escalate. Pano AI integrates advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into a user-friendly web-based platform. By utilizing a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras positioned at elevated locations, alongside satellite and other data sources, we provide real-time insights into threats within a geographic area, delivering immediate, actionable intelligence.
Pano AI has been recognized by TIME as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025, listed by MIT Technology Review as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024, and highlighted by Fast Company as one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in AI for 2023. Our work has been featured in major publications such as the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

