Principal Research Engineer

4 days ago


Dublin Pike, Ireland Foundry Full time

Overview Join to apply for the Principal Research Engineer role at Foundry .
This Principal Research Engineer role is an exciting opportunity to work on our machine learning assisted rotoscoping project as part of our A.I Research team. The role involves bridging academic research and commercial software development to create cutting edge technology for the visual-effects industry. The team works closely with clients in film visual-effects and takes technology from concept through to market.
Responsibilities Develop new or existing IP into useful, high-quality features fitting product requirements.
Develop and disseminate core technical knowledge within your team.
Mentor junior team members, promoting their technical development and team engagement
Architect the code base for image, video and geometry processing.
Implement and foster efficient, reliable code development processes and communication within the team.
Act as a go-to expert for the code-base and role model to the team to ensure the development of high quality, re-useable and low maintenance code.
Create prototypes as proof-of-concept, alphas for feedback from key clients, betas to gather wider feedback and deliver final tools in products.
Requirements THE ESSENTIALS.
Post-Graduate Degree in Engineering / Computer Science (e.g. MSc, PhD preferred, or equivalent experience)
6+ years commercial C++ experience
Experience with Python
Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of machine learning and its use in image processing
Knowledge of traditional computer vision algorithms and techniques
Good knowledge of a machine learning framework (TensorFlow or PyTorch)
THE NICE TO HAVE, KEEN TO LEARN.
Experience of cross OS development across Linux, Windows and Mac.
Experience of leading using AGILE methodologies (Scrum, Kanban etc)
Knowledge of post-production
Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Health cash plan & medical insurance
Season ticket loan
Company’s social events
Personal Annual Development Time
Passion Days
Anniversary Day off
The Company Foundry has a heritage of more than 25 years, developing creative software for the Media and Entertainment industry. Its portfolio of award-winning products solves complex visualization challenges to turn incredible ideas into reality.
Working with creative leaders around the globe, Foundry products are used to create breathtaking visual effects and animation and have been integral in the making of every VFX Academy Award-winning film for the past decade.
For more information visit www.foundry.com
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We know that creating an inclusive environment that values and encourages different perspectives is critical for our success, and the success of our people. We are learning, listening and taking action to be better and foster trust in our community. Our goal is to ensure every person working at Foundry feels safe and free to be themselves, to share their ideas or concerns and that there is equal access to opportunities for all.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Research and Engineering
Industries
Software Development
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