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Living Optics

Software Engineer

CompanyLiving Optics
Websitelivingoptics.co
RoleSoftware Engineer
Typefull-time
Role taxonomySoftware Engineering
SpecialtiesSoftware Engineering
LocationOxford, UK · Remote
Salary
Apply viaEmailaelnaiem@livingoptics.co
Hiring notes
TechPythonML/AI
Parsed locationsOxford, UK
RegionsUK
Posted byrobinwa
PostedMay 1, 2020
SourceView on Hacker News ↗

Original posting

Living Optics | Software Engineer | Full-time | Oxford, UK Living Optics is a new Oxford University start-up building next-generation hyperspectral cameras. We are creating a leap forward in our capacity to easily see what is invisible to the naked eye. Using a combination of patented optical methods, machine learning, and advanced applied mathematics, we are radically miniaturizing hyperspectral photography, bringing down costs while improving performance. We are building a world-class team to bring this vision to life, and we are looking for Software Engineers that are excited for the challenge. As one of the earliest members of the team, this candidate will be ready to excel, will teach and learn from others, and rewarded for their contributions. Key responsibilities Research and development of machine learning models that continually advance the state of the art in image reconstruction Using machine learning to expand what is possible with hyperspectral photography including image classification and feature detection Essential requirements Strong grasp of modern deep learning including generative adversarial networks (GAN) Hands-on experience building production machine learning systems on cloud infrastructure Comfortable diving into the latest research and transferring academic work to real-world systems Very creative and ready to think outside the box to improve systems Very experienced with Python or similar programming languages Strong Computer Science background or similar technical background Empathy and readiness to contribute to conversations about company strategy Always learning and comfortable with ambiguity Nice to have Experience miniaturizing models for mobile applications using tools like Tensorflow Lite Comfortable building tooling to make the team more efficient Experience with image processing through machine learning Remote working: Required during the duration of COVID-19. To apply, please send your CV to aelnaiem@livingoptics.co.