Computer Vision & Machine Learning Researcher (286218)

Job description

General Description
The Samsung MPI Lab is currently looking to fill multiple positions in the Mobile Computer Vision team. As part of the vision team, you will be responsible for creating cutting-edge algorithms and technologies that can significantly enhance mobile platforms ability to understand visual environments and interact with users. By creatively applying computer vision and machine learning technologies to various applications and services, you will contribute to taking the user experiences on Samsung Mobile products to the next level. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your work through efficient SW and HW implementations on current and upcoming Samsung mobile platforms. The projects at MPI lab are part of Samsung Mobile's global R&D effort and have direct impact on future Samsung Mobile products reaching millions of users worldwide.
Company Information
Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, South Korea. SRA is headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA. with offices across the US. SRA is engaged in researching emerging technologies to create new businesses, and developing core technologies to enhance the competitiveness of Samsung's products. SRA offers a competitive compensation package for R&D achievements so that researchers can focus on developing cutting edge technology. The primary research areas of SRA include: advanced software, content/services, user experience as well as other new and emerging technologies. Samsung Research America (SRA) plays a pivotal role in developing the next generation of discovery in software, user experience and services for future products that can enrich your life. Our mission is to research and develop new technologies by partnering with the best and brightest and creating a collaborative environment between industry and academia. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with locations in many technology centers in North America, SRA is driven to build a culture of innovation that rapidly translates research and new ideas into the unexpected.

Desired profile

Necessary Skills / Attributes
Responsibilities: -Identify areas of differentiation and innovation around mobile camera by leveraging new and existing vision and machine learning algorithms and vision-based user interfaces -Prototype algorithms and system applications in Matlab, C/C++ -Understand the constraints of mobile systems and use that understanding to deliver feasible and efficient algorithms -Demonstrate the feasibility and usability of the technologies in embedded SW and HW -Work with HW architects to define next generation HW IP and platforms to implement/run the algorithms in power/performance-efficient manners Qualifications: -MS/Ph.D in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or similar technical degree. Ph.D. degree is preferred. -Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: object detection/recognition/tracking, 3D vision, deep learning/CNN, semantic segmentation, image processing, augmented reality, visual odometry, SLAM -Experience in 3D registration/reconstruction/modeling is desirable -Experience in hardware accelerators, embedded systems, and robotics systems is a plus Talk to us! Interested candidates should email their resumes to ************@*******.** We will be attending CVPR this year as exhibitors, so please mention in your email if you would like to schedule a meeting with us during the conference.