Video & Image Data Management Specialist

Expected start date: ASAP (position is open if you can still read this)

Positions Open: 05

Experience required: 0 to 2 years of working in a rapid startup environment

Education required: Education is flexible; however, a background in engineering is a plus

Salary package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Monthly performance-based increments & cash bonuses

Perks:

• Opportunity to work & grow with a Y-Combinator backed Founder who
  has been doing startups for more than a decade
• More than 90% of customers are based in the USA (get exposure working on cutting-edge/disruptive tech)
• Opportunity to travel abroad and gain invaluable exposure
  • We have offices in Pakistan, Qatar & America.

  • Experience Hyper-growth in your career based on the Silicon Valley mindset
• A strong base salary
• Flexible working hours
• High performance oriented and resilient work environment / workstation
• Company Issued Laptops/ Electronic Devices based on need and performance
• Free Food (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner/ Snacks/ Fruits and Beverages)
• 24/7 Access to the office
• Performance base paid cool-off periods
• Dedicated time / Access to a plethora of Learning Resources
• Knowledge base mini library present at the office
• Fastest network (internet) in Pakistan
• Medical insurance, treatment and employee care for astronauts
• Overnight Stay Facilitation: Sleeping pods and Lockers
• Recreational activities / trips
• Highest Grade Massage Chairs
• Gaming corner - PS5
• Insured parking space
• Support team available for facilitation of employees
• Taxation, Accounts and legal assistance for the employees.
• The best work culture/team environment in the world! Primed to set you up for either running your own company or being a C-Level Executive in one.

Location

• Full-time - Islamabad, Pakistan (F-7 Markaz)
• This position requires you to travel Internationally to the MENA region and beyond if necessary.
• Based upon your exceptional performance, you might be assigned to work at one of our international bases.

Cowlar is a venture-funded, Y-combinator start-up creating & delivering world-class engineering products and solutions in Retail, Industrial Automation, Enterprise Software, F&B, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning, Robotics, Industry 4.0, and associated fields. Our exceptional team uses engineering best practices and a first-principles approach to solving complex problems and delivering enterprise-scale projects at warp speed.

With a culture that empowers big ideas and a focus on making our people the best version of themselves through continuous upskilling and enablement, we believe this is a place where exceptional talent comes together to make magic happen across multiple verticals. Were looking for like-minded people who understand our mission and are willing to become part of the journey.

Were looking for people who are not afraid of learning something new, who focus on hypergrowth, teach others what they have learnt and uphold the culture of the company. The ideal candidate should be self-driven and motivated. We want to work with people who realize their own potential and can execute quickly. We do not compromise on quality and your role should be to raise the bar and motivate others to be at their best.

Important Further Reading:

We value our culture above all else - Please go through this Culture Document carefully to understand our culture, values and what we represent.

Check out our website: cowlardesignstudio.com

To learn more about the type of work we have done.

We are seeking an experienced Data Management Specialist to oversee our extensive video and image
datasets. This role requires deep technical knowledge of both video and image processing, with
expertise in handling big data workflows and optimizing data pipelines for computer vision
applications.

• Manage comprehensive video and image data cleaning operations to identify and fix corrupted
  or incorrectly cropped content
• Verify alignment between media content and associated labels/purpose for all the data types
  Perform quality control at the frame level for videos and pixel level for images
• Design and maintain a robust database system for all visual assets with accurate and detailed metadata.
  
• Develop automated pipelines for dataset creation tailored to specific computer vision training needs.
  
• Implement real-time data management systems for seamless integration of new content.
• Establish reliable backup solutions and disaster recovery protocols
  Optimize data infrastructure to eliminate bottlenecks and ensure high-speed access.

• Proven experience managing large-scale video and image datasets
  Expert knowledge of video transcoding, compression formats, and codec specifications.
• Strong understanding of image processing techniques and formats
  Experience with big data technologies and distributed storage systems.
  
• Advanced database design and management skills.
• Proficiency in metadata extraction, validation, and standardization
  Experience building scalable data pipelines for high-volume media processing.
• Knowledge of computer vision training data requirements.
• Familiarity with cloud storage solutions and content delivery networks.

• Proven experience managing large-scale video and image datasets
  Expert knowledge of video transcoding, compression formats, and codec specifications.
• Strong understanding of image processing techniques and formats
  Experience with big data technologies and distributed storage systems.
• Proficiency with video processing tools and frameworks
  Experience with image processing libraries
• Knowledge of data storage optimization for large media files.
• Understanding of efficient data access patterns for high-throughput applications.
• Familiarity with media asset management systems.
• Ability to implement and maintain data quality monitoring system.
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  1- Experience supporting machine learning or computer vision teams
  2- Background in media production or digital asset management
  3- Knowledge of data versioning and lineage tracking
  4- Experience with high-performance computing environments
  
  Join our team to build and maintain the critical data foundation that powers our computer vision
  initiatives
  
  
  
  
  
• How to apply
  Visit work.cowlar.com and apply to the available position
  OR
  Email careers@cowlar.com with Subject: [Your Name] - [Position]
  
  
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  We care less about years of experience and more about your drive, problem-solving skills, initiative, work ethic, personal integrity, and creativity. A primary requirement for this role is an extraordinary knack for clear and concise communication. You can demonstrate that knack by explaining why you think our company is a good match for you.