Research Engineer

Robert Walters

London

9 months ago

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Our client is on a mission to revolutionise the built environment with their cutting-edge 3D reconstruction and scene understanding system. They are seeking a Research Engineer with a strong background in computer vision, geometry processing, computer graphics, and machine learning. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging problems, develop innovative solutions, and see your contributions become integral parts of a disruptive technology-focused business.

What youll do:

Research and develop algorithms that capture, process, and manipulate image and 3D data.
Collaborate with software engineers to create production-quality, robust code for industrial-scale use.
Maintain, improve, and optimise algorithms to enhance performance and efficiency.
Stay updated with the latest technologies and research in computer vision, computer graphics, and machine learning.
Communicate the latest advances to the wider team when they should be applied to our data.
Work closely with the team to ensure the successful implementation of developed solutions.

What you bring:

Masters in Machine Learning/Computer Vision/Geometry Processing or related mathematical disciplines.
1-2 years experience developing computer vision algorithms that process image and 3D data.
Experience with at least one of our core areas: Deep Learning (CNNs, GANs, RNNs, transfer learning), 3D Reconstruction (stereo, bundle adjustment, SLAM), Geometry Processing (meshing, parameterisation, approximation), Computational Photography (image enhancement, denoising).
Strong programming skills in Python and/or Modern C++.
Experience with libraries such OpenCV, Open3D, Tensorflow, PyTorch.
Ambition and a hunger for growth and development.
Can provide examples of projects that demonstrate your skills.

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