At Reach Industries, we believe that scientists are solving some of the world's most pressing challenges, from combating climate change to developing vaccines and new treatments for diseases yet their tools are still poor. Our AI powered software platform, Lumi, automates operational data capture, insights and processes in labs, augmenting scientists so they can focus on the more creative aspects of their work. Lumi is versatile and is being applied across a wide range of life science industries, including in biotech and pharma.
We are a startup where the early team have a strong background in various frontier technologies and a deep love for making science better. We've already shipped a first version of the Lumi platform and we've received excellent feedback from early customers. We have very ambitious plans for Lumi ahead, so now we're looking for an AI Engineer to become a vital part of our core team.
Role brief:
As an AI Engineer, you'll be crucial in refining Lumi, our groundbreaking Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Working in close coordination with our seasoned team, you'll help fortify the platform's infrastructure, enhance core functionalities, and significantly contribute to our pioneering work in video streaming technologies. This opportunity marries technical challenges with creative problem-solving, directly impacting the evolution of industry-changing AI systems within the scientific community. As part of our growing team, you'll shape a tool that empowers scientists globally, opening new horizons for efficiency and innovation in scientific research.
Your Impact
- As an AI Engineer at Reach Industries, you will be responsible for developing and implementing state-of-the-art AI models for visual data analysis and inference.
- Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, your focus will be on understanding business requirements and designing optimal AI solutions.
- Develop and deploy AI models for visual data analysis and inference using Python and C++, OpenVINO, OpenCV, AWS, CVAT, scikit-learn, and scipy.
- Collaborate with our data scientists and domain experts to understand project requirements and design optimised AI solutions.
- Preprocess and analyse visual data using OpenCV, scikit-learn, and scipy to extract meaningful insights.
- Train and fine-tune AI models using TensorFlow/Keras, PyTorch, PaddlePaddle, and other relevant frameworks to achieve high accuracy.
- Optimize AI models using OpenVINO for efficient inference on edge devices and cloud platforms.
- Implement data pipelines and workflows to automate data processing and model training processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI models into existing systems and applications.
- Utilise CVAT or similar tools for visual data annotation and labeling.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, AI frameworks, models, and proactively recommend innovative solutions.
Your Experience
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, AI, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
- At least 3 years of commercial experience as an AI Engineer or similar roles.
- Strong proficiency in Python/C++ for AI model development and inference.
- Experience with OpenVINO, OpenCV, AWS, CVAT, scikit-learn, and scipy for visual AI applications.
- Proficiency in TensorFlow/Keras, PyTorch, and PaddlePaddle for model training and optimisation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle large-scale data.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote and collaborative team environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on applicant experience and skill level.
- Stock Options: We want our team to be a part of our success and offer all permanent team members stock options.
- Holiday: 27 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday off + Company closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Pension Contribution: 8% from us and 1% from our employees.
- Flexible working with an 8am-10am start and 4-6pm finish.
- BUPA Private Healthcare for you and your family.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave: Available to employees with 6+ months tenure, Reach Industries pays 100% of your salary for the first 26 weeks of your maternity leave. The next 13 weeks is paid at 50% of your base salary.
- Growth & Development: Allocated annual budget for conferences, training courses and other materials.
- Hybrid working, with time in our Bristol HQ when required.
Celebrating Diversity
We encourage, support and celebrate diversity in the workplace and in all aspects of life. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who strives to ensure a balanced and measured approach to all aspects of employment.
We want this to be the best place you've ever worked; a fun environment where you will positively influence the culture and have the freedom and confidence to do your best work with the respect and trust of your colleagues.
Contact
If you are interested, please contact for more information.
Polite Recruiter Note
We currently do not wish to work with any external recruiters or agencies, please do not contact us at this stage as it will jeopardise any opportunity of working together in the future.
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