Machine Learning Engineer (2300005V)

Location: Genoa

WHO WE ARE

At Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our eleven centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.

YOUR TEAM

The Humanoid Sensing and Perception research line (https://hsp.iit.it) is seeking to appoint a full-time Machine Learning Research Engineer to contribute to the development of new technologies for cutting edge vision systems in the context of a research project funded by Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

We are assisting to an important technology shift, where foundational models and in particular large language models are progressively empowering vision models with impressive semantic capabilities. Resulting systems can tackle a variety of computer vision tasks with unprecedented generalization and learning capabilities. This project carries out innovative research on these topics, focusing on vision-language models and their fast adaptation to incorporate new knowledge.

You would be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where researchers and engineers with background in computer science, computer vision, machine learning and software design collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.

The project team will be responsible for all the phases of the research development, including methods design and implementation, data preparation and benchmarking, task planning and frequent reporting.

Within the team, your main responsibilities and duties will depend on your expertise and experience.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related fields with excellent overall score;
• Strong engineering and programming skills (Python or C/C++); Experience with software development in Linux or Windows;
• Solid knowledge of machine learning and computer vision;
• Good in time and priority management; Strong problem-solving attitude; Creative, proactive and collaborative attitude; Ability to work autonomously in a highly interdisciplinary environment; High motivation to learn;
• Good communication skills; proficiency in English language (written and oral).

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• A PhD in relevant field (machine learning, robotics, computer science or equivalent);
• Documented experience in the development of machine learning pipelines with deep learning libraries/frameworks, such PyTorch, TensorFlow;
• Experience in the development of computer vision systems;
• Experience in the development of data science pipelines;

EXTRA AWESOME

• A strong publication record;
• Documented experience in coaching junior scientists;
• Documented experience working in machine learning and computer vision research projects in industry or academia in a mid/senior or junior role;
• Experience working with modern machine learning methods as Transformers;

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package for international standards
• Private health care coverage
• Wide range of staff discounts

 WHAT’S IN FOR YOU?

• An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us.
• We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs.
• If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you. There is a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation.

• If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
• If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society.
• We stick to our values. Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in. They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission.

If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply.

Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.

The call will remain open until the position is filled (we recommend to apply as soon as possible). 

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