Senior Software Engineer – AI

We are The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA).

We are established with funding from the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government and a wholly owned subsidiary of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

We work with Industry to invent, innovate, and create new solutions that make our industries better and benefit our society.

We are a young, energetic team that delights in bringing together researchers and industry partners.

We thrive on challenges. We are excited by new possibilities. We love to create new and better products, machines, and solutions. Applications are now invited for the following position.

[Work Location: Science Park, Shatin]

Role

You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for researching and developing AI modules for process automation. You must have a good understanding of Machine learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision (CV). Our ideal team member will develop software AI models for varied applications and will be responsible for integration with industrial automatic system.

The Appointee Will Be Required To
• Design, develop and implement Computer Vision related software AI modules;
• To work in an interdisciplinary team to produce software modules for automation;
• To develop AI algorithms for CV, human-computer interaction tasks in automation and produce deliverables according to the workplan;
• To be responsible for software platform maintenance and integration of work for team members

Requirements
• A master’s degree or above in Computer Science or other related discipline;
• 5 or more years of relevant working experience, including scripting and programming experiences in Python(2.x/3.x);
• Prior experience in developing Deep learning frameworks such as Tensorflow; and
• Track record of collaborating successfully with different engineering teams to deliver machine learning models for CV.

Applicants with less experience or lower qualifications may be considered for the position of Engineer.

Applicants should state their current and expected salary in the application. Salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be offered on a contract basis, re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.

Applicants are invited to send detailed curriculum vitae in strict confidence to Human Resources Manager, HKRITA, R906-8, Shirley Chan Building, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon. (E-mail: [email redacted, apply via Company website]). Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. HKRITA reserves the right to consider late applications and nominations, and to fill or not to fill the positions. Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purpose. Details of the Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be FOUND at https://www.hkrita.com/en/about-hkrita/career.

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