Company Overview: Dedrone is the world's most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone's comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling "good" drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass". Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.
Your Impact As a Machine Learning Engineer at Dedrone, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing airspace security. Leveraging cutting-edge camera systems and machine learning algorithms, you will help us detect, track, and classify diverse flying objects in complex airspace environments. By innovating detection and tracking techniques, you'll be key in developing our systems to respond to evolving airspace threats-from quadcopters and drones to other larger or unconventional aircraft. Working within a highly skilled team, you'll gain access to world-class resources and an extensive, unique dataset, providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity to shape the future of airspace security.
What You'll Do - Develop, test, and optimize machine learning algorithms for detecting, tracking, and classifying various flying objects using a network of connected camera systems.
- Research and develop computer vision-based video object tracking algorithms
- Research image segmentation technique's for Dedrone's specific problems
- Collaborate with the simulation team to create scenarios for algorithm testing and evaluation
- Use algorithmic methods to select golden datasets for our computer vision algorithms
- Deploy algorithms onto edge compute devices using C .
- Keep pace with industry advancements by attending conferences and collaborating with leading experts.
- Contribute to a continuously evolving codebase, ensuring scalability and adaptability for future airspace challenges.
What You Bring - Experience developing and deploying computer vision algorithms like YOLO and RCNN
- Experience with Transformer and Attention based neural network architectures
- At least 5 years of experience with both Python and C programming languages and object-oriented design methods expertise.
- Experience with CUDA programming and optimizing GPU code
- Basic familiarity with state estimation algorithms, such as Kalman filter, particle filter, as well as data association techniques.
- Proven experience in object classification recognition algorithms.
- Strong background in theoretical foundations of machine learning and deep learning
- Strong background in computer science, we are particularly interested in search algorithms.
- Proficiency in going from research code in Python to production C for the deployment of algorithms on edge devices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of applying scientific methods to develop and improve algorithmic solutions.
Benefits that Benefit You - Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Dedrone, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone's impact on the environment. All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We're committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances - and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email .