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Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

Machine Learning

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DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy

201-500 employees

Drone data collection and analysis platform

Food & Agriculture
Robotics & Automation
Hardware
Energy
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Real Estate
Aerospace

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Data Science
Tensorflow
Git
Keras
Docker
AWS
Jenkins
Development Operations (DevOps)
Computer Vision
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of professional experience in ML Data Science and MLOps.
  • Experience designing, building, deploying, debugging and maintaining large-scale production ML systems to solve computer vision problems.
  • Ability to timebox experiments, iterate effectively and leverage excellent problem-solving skills to triage routes to success.
  • Experience with modern ML in Pytorch, Keras, TensorFlow or equivalent.
  • Experience building and improving models like Mask2former, MaskRCNN, Resnet, Unet.
  • Experience running and monitoring multiple ML experiments in cloud environments concurrently.
  • Experience using and extending MLOps platforms (e.g. WandB, Vertex AI, Metaflow, mlflow, Databricks)
  • High degree of comfort with UNIX and training and inference on cloud instances cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub CI).
  • Experience as a productive remote employee able to overlap standup AM meetings PST.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
  • Train, improve, evaluate, integrate, and deploy machine learning models for a variety of computer vision use cases, such as object detection, segmentation, feature matching, and depth estimation.
  • Optimize the performance of ML models and systems for speed, accuracy, and resource efficiency.
  • As a self-driven engineer, you'll take ownership of deliverables from design to implementation, release, and support. You'll also pick up the knowledge you need to complete the job.
  • Collaborate with ML, Computer Vision, and DevOps Engineers to automate and streamline the ML model training, testing, and deployment pipelines.
  • Building and maintaining high-quality datasets, ensuring data gets labeled properly and errors corrected, targeting additional relevant data, and evaluating the impact on the models.
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and efficient machine learning infrastructure, including training, CI/CD, monitoring, and other automation.
  • Lead a team of talented engineers with ample opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. We invest in our people, providing continuous learning opportunities and the chance to shape the future of machine learning.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest ML advancements and evaluate their potential application to our workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver ML solutions that meet organizational goals.

DroneDeploy offers a platform that uses drones and robots to collect and analyze data from physical environments, providing insights for industries like construction and energy. The platform is user-friendly and compatible with various devices, allowing businesses to conduct safe and efficient data collection. Unlike competitors, DroneDeploy prioritizes data security, holding certifications like ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2. The company's goal is to deliver reliable data solutions while ensuring the protection of customer information.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$203M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

32%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

32%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DroneDeploy's partnerships with industry leaders like Trimble and FlytBase enhance its technological capabilities and market reach.
  • The launch of DroneDeploy Insider, a content streaming platform, showcases the company's commitment to education and community engagement, potentially attracting a broader user base.
  • Continuous product updates and improvements, such as the recent enhancement to the Digital Terrain Model feature, demonstrate DroneDeploy's dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving drone and robotics sector requires constant innovation, which can strain resources and lead to potential burnout.
  • Integration with various hardware and software platforms can introduce compatibility issues, potentially affecting user experience and satisfaction.

What makes DroneDeploy unique

  • DroneDeploy's platform supports a wide range of drones, robots, sensors, and cameras, offering unparalleled versatility compared to competitors who may focus on specific hardware.
  • The company's strong emphasis on data security, evidenced by ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications, sets it apart in an industry where data protection is paramount.
  • DroneDeploy's integration capabilities with other business tools and its user-friendly interface make it a highly adaptable and accessible solution for various industries.

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