Senior AI Engineer

At Reach Industries, we believe that scientists are solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, from combating climate change to developing vaccines and new treatments for diseases yet their tools are still poor. Our AI powered software platform, Lumi, automates operational data capture, insights and processes in labs, augmenting scientists so they can focus on the more creative aspects of their work. Lumi is versatile and is being applied across a wide range of life science industries, including in biotech and pharma.

We are a startup where the early team have a strong background in various frontier technologies and a deep love for making science better. We’ve already shipped a first version of the Lumi platform and we’ve received excellent feedback from early customers. We have very ambitious plans for Lumi ahead, so now we’re looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our growing team and make an impact!

Your impact

• As a Senior AI Engineer at Reach Industries, you will be responsible for developing and implementing state-of-the-art AI models for visual data analysis and inference.
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, your focus will be on understanding business requirements and designing optimal AI solutions.
• Develop and deploy AI models for visual data analysis and inference using Python and C++, OpenVINO, OpenCV, AWS, CVAT, scikit-learn, and scipy.
• Collaborate with data scientists and domain experts to understand project requirements and design optimized AI solutions.
• Preprocess and analyze visual data using OpenCV, scikit-learn, and scipy to extract meaningful insights.
• Train and fine-tune AI models using TensorFlow/Keras, PyTorch, PaddlePaddle, and other relevant frameworks to achieve high accuracy.
• Optimize AI models using OpenVINO for efficient inference on edge devices and cloud platforms.
• Implement data pipelines and workflows to automate data processing and model training processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into existing systems and applications.
• Utilize CVAT or similar tools for visual data annotation and labeling.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, AI frameworks, models, and proactively recommend innovative solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior AI engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Your experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• At least 4 years of commercial experience as an AI Engineer or similar roles.
• Strong proficiency in Python/C++ for AI model development and inference.
• Experience with OpenVINO, OpenCV, AWS, CVAT, scikit-learn, and scipy for visual AI applications.
• Proficiency in TensorFlow/Keras, PyTorch, and PaddlePaddle for model training and optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle large-scale data.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• £60k-£80k base salary.
• Stock Options: We want our team to be a part of our success and offer all permanent team members stock options.
• Holiday: 27 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday off + Company closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Contribution: 8% from us and 1% from our employees.
• Flexible working with an 8am-10am start and 4-6pm finish.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave: Available to employees with 6+ months tenure, Reach Industries pays 100% of your salary for the first 26 weeks of your maternity leave. The next 13 weeks is paid at 50% of your base salary.
• Growth & Development: Allocated annual budget for conferences, training courses and other materials.
• Hybrid working, with 1 day per week in our Bristol HQ!

A little more about Reach Industries

We thrive on being different, we encourage, support and celebrate diversity in the workplace and in all aspects of life. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who strives to ensure a balanced and measured approach to all aspects of employment. The decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on individual competence, performance, merit and business needs.

In a Post COVID-19 world, the increase in productivity and efficiency that our products will offer those at the forefront of humanity's greatest challenges has become even more important and as you join us in building this company, we want this to be the best place you've ever worked; a fun environment where you will positively influence the culture and have the freedom and confidence to do your best work with the respect and trust of your colleagues.

£60,000 - £80,000 a year

Important Note on Working Model and Eligibility

Our "remote-first hybrid" approach emphasizes the flexibility and autonomy of remote work, allowing our team to maintain a healthy work-life balance. However, the collaborative nature of our projects occasionally necessitates in-person interactions, especially for tasks that benefit from face-to-face communication or aren't as effective over virtual platforms. As such, while a significant portion of your work will be remote, expect to be present at our Bristol office around once a week or more frequently during key project phases. Additionally, due to the logistical and legal considerations of our hiring process, all applicants must possess the unequivocal legal right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.