Research Engineer, A.I. Research Team

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The Company

Foundry has a heritage of more than 25 years, developing creative software for the Media and Entertainment industry. Its portfolio of award-winning products solves complex visualization challenges to turn incredible ideas into reality. 

Working with creative leaders around the globe, Foundry products are used to create breathtaking visual effects and animation and have been integral in the making of every VFX Academy Award-winning film for the past decade.

Headquartered in Soho with operations worldwide, Foundry is owned by Roper Technologies, a leading US-listed diversified technology company with ~$60bn market cap.

Roper manages 28 portfolio companies under a long term buy and hold model (similar to PE ownership model but without plans to exit). Under Roper’s ownership, there is an ambitious organic growth agenda that will take the business from ~$70m ARR to ~$100m ARR over the next few years, with potential for M&A to further accelerate growth.

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As part of our hybrid working policy, you will be working in our London office twice a week.

THE ROLE. 

This Research Engineer role is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of filmmaking as part of our AI research team. The role involves bridging academic research and commercial software development to create cutting-edge technology for the visual effects industry. The team works closely with clients in film visual effects and takes technology from concept through to market. 

We are seeking candidates with strong knowledge of machine learning for image processing, a proven track record in algorithm development and research, and familiarity with post-production processes.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Develop new or existing IP into useful, high-quality features fitting product requirements.
• Develop and disseminate core technical knowledge within your team.
• Contribute to the code base for image, video and geometry processing.
• Implement and foster efficient, reliable code development processes and communication within the team.
• Help ensure the development of high-quality, reusable and low-maintenance code.
• Create prototypes as a proof-of-concept, alphas for feedback from key clients, betas to gather wider feedback and deliver final tools in products.

Requirements

THE ESSENTIALS.

• Post-Graduate Degree in Engineering / Computer Science (e.g. MSc, PhD preferred, or equivalent experience)
• Experience with Python
• Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of machine learning and its use in image processing
• Good knowledge of a machine learning framework (TensorFlow or PyTorch)
• Strong maths skills
• Knowledge of post-production

THE NICE TO HAVE, KEEN TO LEARN.

• C++ experience
• Knowledge of traditional computer vision algorithms and techniques
• Experience in cross-OS development across Linux, Windows and Mac.
• Experience with AGILE methodologies (Scrum, Kanban etc)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Health cash plan & medical insurance
• Season ticket loan
• Company’s social events
• Gym Discounts
• Personal Annual Development Time
• Passion Days
• Anniversary Day off