Vision Solutions Field Engineer

About Matroid

With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, expert knowledge is increasingly required to use cutting edge AI techniques to solve real-world problems. At Matroid, we’re building an intuitive product that allows anyone to train and deploy computer vision models without knowing how to write a line of code.

Founded in 2016 by a Stanford professor, Matroid has raised $33.5 million from NEA, Energize Ventures, and Intel Capital and has a broad range of customers and partners in manufacturing, industrial IoT, and security.

We’re looking for a Camera Field Engineer to operate as the technical expert on end-to-end image formation and camera specification pipelines - making recommendations on optimal image/video acquisition parameters to our sales and engineering teams.

You’ll be working at our new office in downtown Palo Alto, just a five-minute walk from the Caltrain station.

What you’ll be doing

• Set up lab and field environments for image/video quality testing
• Assist with physical onsite installations and troubleshooting camera deployments
• Compile high quality datasets by iterating through various camera parameters to optimize image/video quality, building automated tooling where possible
• Assist in qualifying customer leads from a technical perspective
• Collaborate with the sales and engineering teams to recommend optimal camera parameters for specific customer requirements

How you’ll be doing it

• You will empower our engineers to build and deploy world-class computer vision solutions to solve challenging business use cases.
• You will operate in a collaborative but highly autonomous environment that isn’t bogged down by unnecessary meetings or project management.
• You will learn a lot along the way, diving into new technologies and the world of computer vision both on your own and during frequent company tech talks.

What you bring to the table

• Deep understanding of camera system pipelines and tradeoffs between various parameters and image quality
• A high level understanding of networking infrastructure and protocols such as GigE, Genicam, USBVision, ONVIF, etc.
• Familiarity with streaming protocols like RTMP, RTSP, HLS, etc.
• Experience with industrial machine vision cameras, and familiarity with camera manufacturers’ software
• Solid oral, written, presentation, collaboration, and interpersonal communication skills
• Adept at communicating to both technical and commercial audiences
• Willingness and eligibility for security clearance up to TS/SCI

Bonus points if...

• Undergraduate/graduate degree with a concentration in computer vision, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or related field.
• Previous work experience in solutions, sales engineering, professional services, consulting, or another customer-facing field.
• Familiarity with one scripting language such as Python
• Previous experience with downstream technologies such as Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Video Management Software (VMS).
• Experience with high growth technology startups.

What we offer in return

• Competitive pay and equity.
• The chance to constantly work on stimulating intellectual challenges.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Free lunch, healthy drinks, and snacks every day.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% paid premiums.
• A flexible schedule that leaves time for all of your other interests.
• A budget for whatever hardware or software will make you most effective.
• Resources to learn about the cutting edge of software engineering and computer vision.
• You’ll be working at our new office in downtown Palo Alto, just a five-minute walk from the Caltrain station.

Matroid is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.