Applied Research Scientist - Computer Vision

Position Overview

As an Applied Research Scientist - Computer Vision at Ambient.ai, you will have the unique opportunity to work on industry-defining applications in the Smart Building space. This cross-functional role will provide you with broad exposure to various engineering stakeholders, business teams, and customers. You will be responsible for building prototypes for new applications, working closely with customers and internal business teams to assess their performance and impact, and helping to bring these prototypes to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop integration software for Ambient’s core platform, which may run on the cloud or on forward-deployed edge IoT servers.
• Leverage third-party APIs to ingest various additional data sources into Ambient.ai’s core platform.
• Collaborate with other engineering stakeholders on design and architecture to effectively integrate new data sources into the core product.
• Partner with customer success teams to support the implementation of integrations at new customer sites.
• Build tools for monitoring the health and reliability of integrations deployed in the field.

Required Skills and Experience

• BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field with a strong programming background.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new technologies and rapidly build domain and product knowledge.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in shipping enterprise-grade software.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (Python, GO, C++ preferred) used at the backend.
• Familiarity with computer networks and related technologies such as HTTP Requests.
• Experience with common database systems such as MySQL and the ability to write efficient SQL queries.
• Experience with REST or GraphQL APIs.
• A good understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and operating systems fundamentals is desired.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Strong desire to solve challenging problems, learn new things, and wear many hats as part of an early-stage company.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Domain knowledge in the field of CCTV, video surveillance, VMS (Video Management Systems), Access Control, Biometrics, Identity access management, Visitor Identity Management, Camera Security System, PACS (Physical access control systems) is preferred.

Why Join Us

• Be part of creating an entirely new category within a 180+ billion-dollar physical security industry.
• Work with an impressive customer roster of Fortune 500 companies including Adobe, VMware, and SentinelOne.
• Regular full-time employees receive stock options for the opportunity to share ownership in the success of our company.
• Enjoy flexible time off to rest and recharge, including Winter Break (time off between Christmas and New Year’s for most roles depending on customer demand).
• Receive the latest tech and awesome swag delivered to your door.
• Enjoy a full range of opportunities to connect with your awesome co-workers.

Hybrid Work Environment

• Employees work from home most days.
• The engineering team goes into the San Jose office approximately 4 times per month and as needed for additional team meetings.

Join us at Ambient.ai and be part of a team that is turning the impossible into the inevitable with cutting-edge AI/ML solutions.