Staff Software Engineer, Deep Learning

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Automation, C++, Computer Vision (CV), CUDA/GPU programming, Deep Learning, Design, Embedded Systems, Machine learning techniques, MLflow, OpenCV, Optimization, Python Programming, PyTorch, Software Development, TensorFlow, TensorRT

Job Description

At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform the way governments and businesses address real-world challenges. From optimizing bus lane and bus stop enforcement to pioneering digital twin modeling and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive forward a sustainable future.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develop computer vision algorithms for object detection, tracking, semantic segmentation, and classification.
• Build and train deep learning models to enable complex urban scene perception and real-time analysis.
• Participate in end-to-end development: from problem statement, data aggregation, and annotation, through model design, experiments, and training, to the deployment of the optimized model on embedded platforms and iterative improvement automation.
• Automation of improvement cycles of DL models.

Summary of Qualifications

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have 8+ years of Expertise in deploying real-world applied computer vision (including deep learning models) on edge devices.
• Strong Python programming and software design skills, knowledge of C++.
• Familiarity with standard tools and libraries, e.g. Pytorch, OpenCV, Tensorflow, MLflow.
• Proven track record - significant industry experience and/or publications at venues such as ICRA, RSS, IROS, or CVPR.
• Experience in automated data annotation.

Bonus Qualifications

• Multi-task models training.
• Semi-supervised DL models training on video data.
• Experience in design of multi-modal DL models with temporal context and geometrical constraints.
• Understanding of optimization of DL models and deployment on embedded platforms such as the Nvidia Jetson.
• Experience in CUDA programming, low-level edge model optimization using e.g. TensorRT and similar tools.
• Experience in designing automated machine learning pipelines.

Target Salary Range

• $160,000 - $210,000
• Company granted equity
• Company wide bonus program

There are endless learning and development opportunities from a highly diverse and talented peer group, including experts in a wide range of fields (AI, Computer Vision, Government Contracting, Systems & Device Engineering, Operations, Communications, and more!)

Just a few of our perks include:

• Options for 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents (for US employees)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Aflac Critical Illness, Accident Insurance & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• MetLife Legal Plan(s) & Pet Insurance
• Farmers GroupSelect Auto & Home Insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company matching
• Professional development reimbursement
• Wellness stipends
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote work opportunities
• Home office & technology reimbursement
• Daily catered lunches in our San Francisco office