Director of Engineering, Computer Vision

Summary

Join GameChanger, a dynamic tech company based in New York City, as the Computer Vision Engineering Director to oversee multiple teams of engineers building and deploying sports tech CV models & applications.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing teams in the machine learning space, with a strong preference for computer vision expertise
• Experience developing and executing strategic plans in a fast-paced technology environment
• Excels at developing future leaders. Proven ability to coach Engineering Managers and guiding them in growing their teams and advancing their careers
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A PhD is a plus
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with popular computer vision and machine learning libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and OpenCV
• Extensive experience with all stages of an ML project, from dataset management to model training, iteration, and deployment, including infrastructure to accelerate each stage
• Proven track record of working in and leading teams in Lean and Agile environments

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to multiple teams of engineers, fostering a high-performance and high-trust environment
• Develop and execute a long-term vision for the Computer Vision domain, aligning with company-wide goals and objectives
• Collaborate with executive teams, senior leaders, and cross-functional departments to integrate computer vision and machine learning solutions across GameChanger's portfolio
• Stay up-to-date on state-of-the-art models and techniques, and drive the adoption of new technologies and methodologies within the teams
• Champion a culture of innovation and experimentation, supporting the rapid iteration and deployment of new features and improvements
• Promote responsible engineering practices across the entire engineering organization, setting standards and ensuring compliance
• Mentor and develop engineering managers and senior engineers, helping them to gain technical breadth and depth, improve judgment, and grow into tomorrow’s leaders
• Build and lead a diverse team, including backend developers, MLOps, infrastructure engineers, mobile/full-stack engineers, and computer vision specialists, to create a well-rounded and autonomous unit within engineering

Benefits

• Work remotely throughout the US* or from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Paid volunteer opportunities
• WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable
• Snack stipend - $60 monthly to have snacks shipped to your home office
• Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HRA., and coverage for family/dependents
• Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life
• Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability
• Retirement savings - 401K plan offered through Vanguard, with a company match
• Company paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial, and physical wellbeing
• Generous parental leave