CVML Engineer, See & Spray

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters - to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff – pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task - leads to big gains. 

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs in industries like agriculture and construction. 

Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in the role of CVML Engineer. This position supports the See & Spray CVML within Blue River Technology and interfaces with multiple groups within Blue River, including field operations, data platform, labeling services, and product management. Our ideal candidate (you!) will play a crucial role in implementing Data Centric AI practices for the See & Spray project. You have an analytical mind and take a data-driven approach to answering questions. You will play a crucial role in driving the success of our ML initiatives and enabling evidence-based decision-making within the team.

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Work Location: Remote in the United States
• Visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Job Responsibilities

A combination, not necessarily all-inclusive, of the following:

• Train and fine-tune deep learning models for See and Spray.
• Use weak supervision methods for data cleaning, enrichment, and selection to build high-quality datasets for training CVML models.
• Perform model selection and model evaluation; summarize findings into model release notes. 
• Perform error analysis on trained models; plan data collection and dataset updates for continual model improvement.
• Create and maintain dashboards and visualizations to communicate data-driven insights effectively.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Python or R for data analysis, statistics, and machine learning tasks.
• Familiarity with PyTorch (preferred) or TensorFlow.
• Proficient in creating dashboards and visualizations and skilled at telling a compelling story from the data. 

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Prior experience or coursework in CVML projects or research.
• Understanding of data modeling and database design principles.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS and Databricks

Only individual applicants will be considered. We do not work with unsolicited third-party agencies or proxy interview services. 

At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.  While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

The US annual base salary range for this position is $133,000 - $238,000, along with eligibility for Blue River’s bonus and benefit programs.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.

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