The opportunity
As a member of Metail’s small and agile R&D team, this is where you will dream up what’s next for online shopping and where you will do everything necessary to make it happen. You will have a direct impact on the next generation of Metail’s body shape and garment fit visualization system, which will be used by millions of people globally. Day to day you will work closely and interdependently with the Research Director on a range of research challenges in computer vision, image processing, machine learning and deep learning. With one eye in the future and the other in the present, you will also help turn the innovative technology into real products, interacting with crews and tech teams for tech transfer and user advocacy.
Responsibilities
Prototype and implement novel algorithms
Lead design experiments and collect primary data as the basis for research;
Deliver software and hardware prototypes and demonstrators
Transfer relevant technology to the development team and the product team for software productionisation and deployment
Communicate and present your work, outcomes and opportunities to both technical and non-technical colleagues
Assist in writing research publications, grant and patent applications
What makes you our next Research Engineer?
PhD in Computer Science or an engineering discipline, or an equivalent MSc + 3 years industrial experience in computer vision and relevant areas
Overall Expertise in computer vision, machine learning and deep learning
Experience in at least one production programming language, e.g. Python, C++ or C#
Familiar with maths and implement algorithms based on mathematical formulations
Thrives working independently on solving complex problem and towards direction
Effective technical communication skills
What would help?
Experience with image segmentation, attribute prediction, content-based image retrieval, visual search, etc.
High mathematical formulation skills
Familiarity with TensorFlow
GPU programming
Understanding of cloud computing, AWS /Azure applications
A polyglot programmer
Experience working on legacy codes
What can we offer you?
Opportunity to tackle significant technical challenges
Open culture with strong links in the local tech community
25 days leave per annum plus bank holidays
Mentoring programme
Annual training budget with an additional 8 days to be taken as training leave
Individual and family friendly HR policies
Childcare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
A little more about Metail’s Cambridge office
Based in Cambridge, we’re in the heart of tech community and regularly host meetups for Data Insights, DevOps Cambridge and Cambridge NonDysfunctional Programmers to list a few. We also work with initiatives like Codebar and Next Tech Girls to teach and coach the next generation of coders.
We are sociable team, and frequently enjoy an ale together when family time and extra-mural activities allow at the Elm Tree or The Free Press. Our office also plays host to the annual Metail Summer Party where punting and bbqing has become something of a tradition.
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