We build GenTube — the fastest AI image platform for everyday creation. Turn imagination into images in seconds. No prompts, no friction.
Our Origin
1851 Labs is the crew behind GenTube. Founded by Mo Musbah (AI startup acquired by Microsoft) and Josh Kuntz (scaled Wish to 100M+ MAUs). We're reimagining what creating looks like for the next billion people online.
Open Roles
Build interfaces that turn thoughts into pixels instantly. Craft flows so intuitive that creation feels effortless.
What You'll Do
- Build lightning-fast React interfaces for GenTube's AI image creation platform
- Optimize for mobile-first experiences that feel native and instant
- Collaborate directly with founders on product direction and user experience
- Ship features used by millions of creators worldwide
- Own the entire frontend stack from component design to performance optimization
What We're Looking For
- Strong React experience with modern hooks and state management
- Strong understanding of web performance and mobile optimization
- Experience with TypeScript, Next.js, and modern build tools
- Track record of shipping consumer-facing products at scale
- Passion for creating delightful user experiences
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Scale systems from seed-stage to hundreds of millions. Build the backbone of a new category.
What You'll Do
- Build and scale backend systems that power GenTube's AI image generation platform
- Design APIs and microservices that handle millions of requests per day
- Implement real-time features for collaborative creation and social sharing
- Own database design, caching strategies, and system architecture decisions
- Work across the entire stack from React frontend to cloud infrastructure
What We're Looking For
- Solid full-stack development experience with modern frameworks
- Strong backend skills in Node.js, Python, or Go with database expertise
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Track record of building scalable systems that handle high traffic
- Frontend experience with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
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Make AI invisible. Optimize models so millions create without waiting or thinking.
What You'll Do
- Optimize and deploy state-of-the-art image generation models for real-time creation
- Build ML infrastructure that serves millions of image generations per day
- Research and implement cutting-edge techniques in diffusion models and GANs
- Own model performance, latency, and cost optimization across the entire pipeline
- Collaborate with product team to translate user needs into ML capabilities
What We're Looking For
- Strong ML engineering experience with production model deployment
- Strong background in computer vision, particularly generative models
- Experience with PyTorch, CUDA, and distributed training systems
- Knowledge of model optimization techniques (quantization, pruning, distillation)
- Track record of scaling ML systems to handle millions of requests
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Drive explosive user growth for Toronto's fastest growing B2C AI platform. Own acquisition, activation, and retention.
What You'll Do
- Scale GenTube from 10M to 100M+ monthly creations through data-driven growth strategies
- Own the full growth funnel: acquisition, activation, retention, and monetization
- Launch and optimize paid acquisition campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms
- Build viral loops and referral systems that turn users into growth engines
- Work directly with founders to define go-to-market strategy and product positioning
What We're Looking For
- Proven growth experience at consumer tech companies (B2C preferred)
- Proven track record of scaling user bases from thousands to millions
- Deep understanding of social media platforms and viral mechanics
- Strong analytical skills with experience in SQL, Python, or similar tools
- Experience with paid acquisition, A/B testing, and growth experimentation
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Why Join Us
- Proven momentum: 10M+ monthly creations, growing fast.
- Early-stage impact: You're not employee #500 — you're defining what this becomes.
- Technical ownership: Own everything from mobile optimization to AI model deployment.
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Ready to build the future of creation? Join us.
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