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We are seeking passionate, talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics, computer-vision, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our client's world-class engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices.\nThis is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization.\nSoftware Engineer - Computer Vision & Machine Learning\nRFA Engineering is seeking a Software Engineer in the field of Robotics, Perception, Vision Processing and Machine Learning to architect, develop and integrate new intelligent features into the next generation of agricultural and off-highway equipment.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop machine learning and computer vision algorithms for automation and autonomy product development. \nDesign, implement, and optimize machine learning algorithms and computer vision solutions for production intent hardware. 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All aspects of model architecture development including: problem definition, data collection/prep, model selection, architecture design, training , evaluation, optimization, deployment, monitoring/maintenance.\nTechnical Qualifications:\nExperience with data visualization, data management, data querying (eg SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, matplotlib)\nExperience developing and understanding computer vision and machine learning algorithms (models development in pytorch, tensorflow, experience with linear algebra, optimization etc.)\nAbility to quickly learn state of the art technologies, state of the art research in the domains of computer vision, AI, robotics and be able to implement.\nCompetent in generating, interpreting, and communicating statistical data well and measuring the right statistics to answer the right questions\nComfortability reading documentation to read and write good code\nProficiency in C++ and/or Python.\nExperience with Databricks, AWS, cloud\nTechnical expertise matters less in comparison to intelligence, work ethic, and willingness to learn.\nPersonal Qualification\nExceptional work ethic and willingness to learn.\nTrailblazing spirit: Eager to solve problems in the autonomous robotics and AI space that have never been solved before.\nPassionate about artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, autonomy, and automation.\nEager to OWN work fully and to make decisions with autonomy to deliver. \nPay Range: $90,000-$170,000 - Commensurate with experience\nVisa Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.\nAbout RFA Engineering\nRFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. 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