Benefits:
· Salary from £50,000/annum
· Flexible hybrid working (1-2 days/week at our offices)
· Equity options
Start Date:From March 2025
Location:Our offices are based at the edge of the Peak District, in Milford, Derbyshire, offering the benefits of a stunning rural location whilst easily commutable from major UK towns and cities.
About Us:We are a technology start-up on a mission to revolutionise animal health and welfare by combining veterinary insights with computer vision technology. As a spinout from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham, we combine world leading veterinary expertise with advanced skills in computer vision and machine learning. Our aim is to translate this knowledge into cutting edge solutions that will improve the lives of millions of animals worldwide. Check out our website https://www.vetvisionai.com/.
Role Overview:We are seeking dynamic and passionate Computer Vision Engineers and Developers to join our team and drive forward our mission to enhance health and welfare through advanced data analytics and vision-based monitoring. You will take on existing projects, working with our team to develop new capabilities and deploy the advanced algorithms that underpin our solutions.
Responsibilities:
· Develop AI models using computer vision and machine learning techniques to monitor animal health, behaviours, and welfare states.
· Work closely with our team to enhance model performance and accuracy.
· Integrate data-driven solutions into our platform, including edge deployment, ensuring real-time monitoring capabilities.
· Collaborate with veterinary professionals to translate domain expertise into actionable data insights that drive improvements in animal well-being.
· Conduct exploratory data analysis to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and potential areas for improvement in livestock farming practices.
· Collaborate with external partners, including universities and research institutions, to stay updated on the latest advancements computer vision and data science.
· Help drive continuous innovation within the company.
Requirements:
· Master’s or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
· At least 5 years’ experience in computer vision and machine learning applications.
· Desire to work in a fast-paced outcome focused environment and to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
· Excellent programming skills especially Python and extensive experience with computer vision libraries.
· Track record of being a highly self-motivated problem solver.
· Experience working with computer vision problems such as tracking, re-identification and action learning is beneficial.
· Experience with model quantisation and edge deployment is beneficial.
· Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git)
· Experience in working with large datasets and implementing data pipelines.
· Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
· Experience or interest in animal health and welfare is beneficial.
What We Offer:
· The opportunity to be part of an exciting start-up journey that aims to transform animal health and welfare. You will see your work make a real difference.
· Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values creativity and innovation.
· Close links with the University of Nottingham and the opportunity to work with academics and innovators.
· Flexible working arrangements.
· Salary from £50,000, 25 days paid holiday plus public holidays.
· Opportunity to grow your role as we attract investment and expand our team.
If you are a passionate computer scientist or developer with a drive to use your skills to make a real difference, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission to revolutionise animal health and welfare.
Contact:
Please send your CV and a cover letter to:
