Founding Machine Learning Engineer, Computer Vision (Object Detection)
Core
Design and own computer vision architecture for fine-grained identification of items from images, building production models that distinguish closely related items and communicate uncertainty.
Role type
Founding IC machine learning engineer (computer vision)
Builds
Production ML models for item identification and valuation
Domain
E-commerce marketplace + computer vision
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Computer vision architecture, fine-grained classification, vision transformers, CNNs, PyTorch, TensorFlow, calibrated confidence scoring, active learning, model serving optimization
Preferred skills
Visual search, marketplaces, early-stage startup experience
Technologies
PyTorch, TensorFlow, vision transformers, CNNs
Responsibilities
Design computer vision architecture for fine-grained identification, define accuracy standards and build calibrated confidence scores, work with labeling partners to prioritize data collection, balance category expansion with accuracy improvement, own the path from model research to production serving, explain model capabilities and limitations to stakeholders
Seniority
Founding, hands-on IC
