Senior ML Researcher

Summary

Join Promaton, a company revolutionizing dental healthcare with AI-powered automation, as a Senior Machine Learning Researcher. You will contribute to the development and improvement of AI algorithms for prosthetic workflows, working with a talented remote team across Europe. This role involves designing and building crown design algorithms, maintaining 3D models, exploring cutting-edge research, and improving pipeline robustness. Promaton offers a strong work-life balance, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative environment. The company provides attractive compensation, remote work flexibility, and various perks, including hackathons, paper review sessions, and a generous training budget.

Requirements

• Expertise in 3D Shape and Geometry Analysis: demonstrated proficiency in utilizing machine learning for 3D shape and geometry analysis, for example, in applications such as graphics, AR/VR, and shape generation
• At least three years of work experience in private companies, into production (apart from academic work/experience) using ML for 3D geometry and 3D shape generation, including pose prediction, ML in mesh or point cloud, and LIDAR-based products or mesh segmentation
• Deep Learning Model Design and Validation: Proven track record in designing, enhancing, and validating deep learning models, with a strong emphasis on deep learning applications in both 2D and 3D image processing
• Commercial Experience: a history of commercial experience, including successful deployment of machine learning systems in production environments, not limited to prototype development - not limited to research/academic experience
• Technical Skills: strong hands-on experience with Python, AWS, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow
• At least three years of (commercial) work experience in deploying machine learning systems in production, not only prototypes
• Software Development Proficiency: Extensive familiarity with software development workflows, including Git, GitHub, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Passion for Software Engineering Best Practices: A commitment to software engineering principles, best practices, and the ability to contribute to clean and maintainable code
• Proactive Work Ethic: A proactive and self-driven personality with a natural inclination to drive projects and initiatives forward with a pragmatic mindset

Responsibilities

• Help automate prosthetic workflows in dentistry
• Design and build crown design algorithms, generating crown shapes that fit seamlessly in a patient's mouth
• Maintain and improve 3D detection and segmentation models
• Explore the latest research and publications in 3D ML for new technologies we can leverage for our various AI algorithms
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing by presenting and discussing new papers and engaging in engineering discussions
• Improve the robustness of our pipelines by implementing metrics, evaluation pipelines, and tests

Preferred Qualifications

• Mathematics background in differential geometry or topology
• Familiarity with Kornia, Siggraph conferences, or established labs such as VGG, MPIs, or top-tier vision+graphics labs in the US (UCSD/CMU)
• Non-deep learning AI experience: classical ML, reinforcement learning, constraint satisfaction problems, etc
• Previous experience in medical AI or other regulated field
• Previous experience with Open3D and ClearML

Benefits

• Attractive salary package and excellent employment terms
• Excellent work/life balance. Freedom to work from home or anywhere you like (and any time you like)
• Dedicated time for hackathons and growth to explore new ideas of your own. Every quarter, we have a hackathon week where you can work on anything you like to expand your skill set!
• Monthly paper review sessions and ML Sparring Sessions to stay up-to-date with the latest in ML
• Real training budget for books and conferences or anything else you need to grow and maximize your potential
• Work with the latest technology at the forefront of a rapidly developing field in medical imaging AI
• Loads of responsibility and autonomy (we hate micromanagement) and a chance to make a real impact
• Awesome yearly company retreat and quarterly team events
• 32 days of annual leave (25 days + 7 national holidays)
• Top-notch gear and even bigger servers to play with
• Promaton is funded for many years to come, meaning you can have the impact you only get at a startup but with the job security of an established company
• For international engineers based in the NL (already relocated to the Netherlands), we can offer visa sponsorship
• Inclusive environment, we value and celebrate diversity