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The advanced computer vision algorithm researcher will work to advance exploratory research and development projects in computer vision and machine learning and related fields to create highly innovative customer solutions. The researcher will lead development of perception & learning systems using 2D and 3D visioning systems that are Enterprise-grade and ready for real world deployment.

Responsibilities:
Lead the development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms and applicationsEstimate scope, duration, effort and risk on project proposalsLead more junior members of the team in research activitiesDevelop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes and demos to fine-tune technologies to practical, state-of-the-art systemsPerform experiments and evaluations to quantify and validate improvements made to existing systemsUse status as a knowledge leader to provide technical leadership to a given programInitiate cross-company collaboration and develop positive relationships with other engineering disciplinesNetwork with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Interact with management and senior customer personnel on matters requiring coordination across organizational lines. Represent the organization as the principal customer contact and often perform project leadershipTake responsibility for communicating with different engineers (embedded systems, backend server, computer vision) to continuously improve and optimize implemented algorithmsCreate automated software tests and provide support to trouble shoot software issues when neededDocumentation of software architectureResearch fundamental problems and implement algorithmic solutions that are appropriate
Qualifications:
Masters/PhD in computer vision or machine learning; alternatively a comparable industry career, with significant experience in delivering products using state-of-the-art computer vision and/or machine learning systems8+ years work experienceExperience in leading the development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms and applicationsExperience in estimating the scope, duration, effort and risk on project proposalsExperience leading and mentoring more junior members of the team in research activitiesSolid foundation in computer vision; key areas of interest include object detection, tracking and recognition; multiple view geometry, 3D computer vision and SfM/SLAM; activity recognitionScripting and prototyping languages: Python, Matlab, C/C++Generic packages: OpenCV, Point Cloud LibraryExperience with Linux, Windows and ROS platformsAbility to grasp new concepts quicklyAbility to adapt and use these patterns in innovative ways to develop custom solutionsAbility to take initiative on issues and report results instead of waiting for task listsGood presentation skills, both prepared and "on demand" talks

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