ML/CV Embedded Lead

Data Science UA is a service company with strong data science and AI expertise. Our journey began in 2016 with the organization of the first Data Science UA conference, setting the foundation for our growth. Over the past 9 years, we have diligently fostered one of the largest Data Science & AI communities in Europe.

About the role:

We seek an experienced AI/ML Team Leader to join our Client’s startup team. As the Technical Lead, you will start with individual technical contributions and later will take an engineering manager role for the hiring team. You will create cutting-edge end-to-end AI camera solutions, effectively engage with customers and partners to grasp their requirements and ensure project success, overseeing from inception to completion.

Requirements:
– Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and developing technical teams;
– Excellent customer-facing skills to understand and address client needs effectively;
– Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field (PhD is a plus);
– Solid grasp of machine learning and deep learning principles;
– Strong experience in Computer Vision, including object detection, segmentation, tracking, keypoint/pose estimation;
– Proven R&D mindset: capable of formulating and validating hypotheses independently, exploring novel approaches, and diving deep into model failures;
– Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks;
– Practical experience with state-of-the-art models, including different versions of YOLO and Transformer-based architectures (e.g., ViT, DETR, SAM);
– Expertise in image and video processing using OpenCV;
– Experience in model training, evaluation, and optimization;
– Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Would be a plus:

– Experience applying ML techniques to embedded or resource-constrained environments (e.g. edge devices, mobile platforms, microcontrollers);
– Ideally, you have led projects where ML models were optimized, deployed, or fine-tuned for embedded systems, ensuring high performance and low latency under hardware limitations.

We offer:

– Free English classes with a native speaker and external courses compensation;
– PE support by professional accountants;
– 40 days of PTO;
– Medical insurance;
– Team-building events, conferences, meetups, and other activities;
– There are many other benefits you’ll find out at the interview.

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