About Us
We’re The Healthy Chicken Company, an ag-tech start-up that believes you can have your chicken and eat it too! Using advanced AI, we’re on a mission to transform the poultry industry by improving the lives of the 1.8 trillion chickens reared over the next few decades.
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.How do we do it? Our system ‘watches’ flocks and sheds with smart cameras and sensors and delivers data and insights to farmers (and others in the supply chain) that help improve welfare. It’s a win-win-win-win: good for the birds, good for farmers, good for the environment and good for you!Our team is made up of industry-leading technical talent and ambitious entrepreneurs who genuinely want to make a difference. We embrace diversity, representing 10+ nationalities and people from all walks of life (there are even some vegans in our ranks; all welcome). We’re fun, quirky, humble, ambitious, and passionate.It’s an exciting time of growth for FLOX – and we’re looking for like-minded people to join the team.About the Role
We are currently seeking a Head of Computer Vision to spearhead our analytics product’s scaling strategy and creatively lead the development of our AI-based features. This role reports to the CTO.We’re a growing start-up with plenty of room for progression and making the role your own.Key Responsibilities
Guide us in scaling and extending our AI-based product featuresManage the expansion of our MLOps infrastructure, with a focus on continuous learningAdvocate for Data and ML as part of the Leadership Team strategic effortsWork closely with our Operations team to execute our data scaling strategyDesign, implement and manage ML algorithmsLead development of hard Computer Vision features like visual weighing or health assessment for chickensLead and mentor the the Computer Vision team, with the option of line managing itAbout You
5+ years of commercial Computer Vision experience3+ years of commercial Data Science experienceA strong understanding with MLOps and ideally having led MLOps engineersExperience with our tech stack: Python (NumPy, Scipy, Pandas, etc.),
OpenCV, PyTorchMSc or PhD in a related subject matterStrong leadership experience i.e. a team of 3+ peopleExperience working and managing teams in an Agile environmentExperience working with remote teamsCan commute to our East London HQ approximately twice per weekStart-up / scaleup experience a bonus (we are working towards our Series A)Ability to empathise with and mentor the team, and lead with kindnessStrong experience in taking research ideas into production at scaleA natural enthusiasm for keeping up to date with new technologies and methodologiesCompensation, Perks & Benefits
£90k-£120k depending on experience and location£100k+ share options packageFlexible working25 days’ holidays (excluding bank holidays)Lunch and snacks provided in the officeInclusive and relaxed company culture: we welcome everyone, we encourage you to be yourself and dress as you likeExposure to state-of-the-art technologiesA young and international work environmentA chance to work with well-respected experts, including AI and roboticsWe are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from all individuals are encouraged regardless of age, socioeconomic background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
