AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to advancing cloud-based AI solutions for knowledge workers. Partnering closely with industry leaders, our cross-functional teams of AI experts deliver innovative products based on cutting-edge research at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII). We are seeking an AI/ML Engineer with expertise in computer vision and image processing.
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The ideal candidate will develop and optimize deep learning models and vision-language models (VLMs) for:
- Object detection
- Segmentation
- Classification
- Text extraction
- Fine-tuning for domain-specific applications
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop & Deploy AI Models
- Train and optimize models for architectural drawings (object detection, segmentation, and classification).
- Fine-tune YOLO, R-CNN, and transformer-based models to improve accuracy and efficiency for domain-specific tasks.
- Implement OCR and symbol recognition for automated compliance checking.
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Image Processing & Enhancement
- Develop lossless image compression and feature extraction techniques.
- Improve image pre-processing pipelines for architectural data quality.
- Utilize OpenCV and Deep Learning for drawing analysis.
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Fine-Tuning & Model Adaptation
- Customize and fine-tune pre-trained VLMs to enhance multimodal AI capabilities.
- Optimize models, embeddings, and transfer learning strategies based on real-world feedback and evolving datasets.
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AI Model Optimization & Deployment
- Optimize model architectures to reduce computational costs while maintaining accuracy.
- Deploy AI models on cloud or on-prem infrastructure; experience with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus.
- Integrate AI workflows into AutoCAD and BIM environments is a plus.
Key Skills & Technical Expertise:
- Computer Vision & Deep Learning: OpenCV, YOLO, R-CNN, Mask R-CNN, EfficientNet
- OCR & Symbol Extraction: Tesseract, EasyOCR, NLP for document parsing
- Fine-Tuning & Transfer Learning: VLMs, CLIP, Transformer-based architectures
- Programming: Python, C++
- Cloud & Deployment: AWS, Azure, GCP, TensorFlow Serving, ONNX
- Image Processing: Feature extraction, noise reduction, compression techniques
General Skills & Competencies:
- 5+ years of experience in computer vision solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills in computer vision applications.
- Ability to optimize AI pipelines for real-world datasets.
- Experience integrating AI models into software applications.
- Familiarity with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Revit, DXF/DWF processing) is a plus.
