AI & Computer Vision Software Engineer

📋 Description

• • Join Plain Concepts' dynamic Innovation team as an AI & Computer Vision Software Engineer, a role where your passion for cutting-edge technology meets the challenge of building real-world solutions. This position is designed for individuals who thrive in environments of evolving requirements and embrace the exploration inherent in transforming emerging technologies into robust, production-ready products.
• • You will be instrumental in tackling ambiguous technical problems, working on innovation projects where the path forward is not always clearly defined. Your contributions will involve helping to translate early-stage ideas and nascent technologies into reliable solutions capable of operating effectively in real-world scenarios.
• • A key aspect of this role involves breaking down complex challenges into manageable experiments, iteratively validating potential solutions, and evolving prototypes and Proofs of Concept (PoCs) into software that is both robust and maintainable.
• • You will gain valuable experience in defining appropriate metrics and developing effective testing strategies to rigorously evaluate the outcomes of your work.
• • This role offers significant opportunities for rapid professional growth, emphasizing curiosity, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to quickly acquire and apply new tools and paradigms, particularly in the transition from prototype to production-grade software.
• • You will be encouraged to explore and apply novel techniques in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision. This includes staying abreast of the latest advancements, experimenting with new models, tools, and techniques, and critically evaluating their practical utility in real-world applications.
• • Collaboration will involve combining diverse ideas, such as integrating classical Computer Vision approaches with deep learning models, or architecting complex pipelines involving multiple AI components.
• • A crucial part of your contribution will be discerning between what is merely "cool" and what is genuinely "useful," and actively working to bridge that gap, ensuring that innovative concepts translate into tangible value.
• • You will be expected to build and maintain solid software foundations, writing clean, well-structured, and maintainable code that adheres to fundamental software engineering principles.
• • This includes embracing good engineering practices such as modular design, code readability, and foundational testing methodologies.
• • You will actively participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving constructive feedback, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• • Working within an Agile environment, you will contribute to project planning, engage in effective teamwork, and participate in retrospectives aimed at enhancing team processes and outcomes.
• • A significant responsibility will be assisting in the productionization of solutions, which may involve packaging, ensuring reproducibility, addressing basic performance considerations, and maintaining stability over extended periods.
• • You will be an active participant in knowledge sharing within the team, contributing to internal discussions and sessions designed to disseminate learnings and best practices.
• • Supporting the creation of documentation and small demonstrations will be essential for showcasing your work and the insights gained.
• • As you grow in the role, there will be opportunities to contribute to external content, such as short articles, technical demos, or presentations.
• • You will also play a role in documenting technical decisions, ensuring that successful experiments can be leveraged as reusable building blocks for future projects.
• • This role is ideal for someone who is resolutive, enjoys problem-solving, and is not easily deterred by challenges. Your curiosity and open-mindedness will drive exploration of alternative solutions, and your ability to learn quickly and embrace feedback will be key to your development.
• • You will contribute to a collaborative team environment, communicating progress clearly and effectively. Understanding the balance between innovation and delivery, including making necessary trade-offs and iterating rapidly to achieve usable quality, is paramount.
• • The role requires a strong motivation to work beyond the confines of notebooks, contributing to the development of real, shippable, and maintainable applications.
• • You will be comfortable working in English within an international setting and adept at articulating your technical explorations, successes, and challenges.