Machine Learning Engineer

Company: Blue River Technology
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

We're Blue River, a team of innovators driven to radically change agriculture by creating intelligent machinery. We empower our customers - farmers - to implement more sustainable solutions: optimize chemical usage, reimagining routine processes, and improving farming yields year after year. We believe that focusing on the small stuff - pixel-by-pixel and plant-by-plant - leads to big gains. By partnering with John Deere, we are innovating computer vision, machine learning, robotics and product management to solve monumental challenges for our customers.Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-discipline collaboration, this mission-driven and daring team is eager to define the new frontier of agricultural robotics. We are always asking hard questions, rapidly iterating, and getting our boots in the field to figure it out. We won't give up until we've made a tangible and positive impact on agriculture.Position description We are looking for a highly skilled and energetic person to play a key role in improving and supporting our revolutionary robotic and vision-based systems for agriculture. You will be joining a world-class research and engineering team to provide critical skills in improving existing systems and pushing the boundaries of this technology. We provide a high degree of autonomy - you will have the opportunity to influence the development and implementation of our world changing products. The role will include work in the following areas:Implementing deep learning based classification systems for identifying, characterizing, and classifying plantsExploring and developing new methods for improving detection performance and increasing the speed of processing of edge devicesWorking with the robotics engineers to transition processing from desktop/server class machines to real-time field robotic systemsWork with systems software engineers to help architect and develop data processing and annotation pipelines for continuous system monitoring and improvementLeading the development and rollout of new features for See and SprayProvide mentorship and guidance for other members of the machine learning groupThe position will be based at our company headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA.Requirements M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Vision or Machine Learning, with focus on Deep Learning and machine vision applications 5+ years developing algorithms and solving problems in computer vision and machine learning 5+ years in developing machine learning systems, with extensive experience on deep learning systems Demonstrated ability deploying machine learning systems to solve real-world problems Advanced proficiency in Python, C++, or related tools and system SW architecture Attention to detail and ability to work independently Excellent communication and teaming skills Ability to provide technical leadership for machine learning engineers Passion to solve difficult problemsPreferred qualifications Experience in implementing and improving deep learning systems and moving to real-time processing on embedded hardware In-depth knowledge of deep learning frameworks including Tensorflow, PyTorch, MxNet, Caffe, Caffe2 Hands-on work on managing and performing GPU-based computing on large data setsBlue River offers competitive compensation and benefits, including a great 401(K) match. We believe in a work life balance and offer generous Paid Time Off and Sick Leave as well as Paid Parental Leave and an adoption benefit. Subsidized lunches, flexible work hours, CalTrain passes (with mobile Wi-Fi!) and a collaborative and supportive environment also contribute to making Blue River a great place to work.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.We support each employee living a full life, enabling a thriving career and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission with incredible people.

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