Corteva Agriscience

Senior Imaging and Hardware Data Scientist

Corteva Agriscience

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Indianapolis • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudEC2Google Cloud PlatformKerasLinuxPythonPyTorchTensorflowUnix

About the role

  • The successful candidate will have an extensive background and track record in applied image analysis or computer vision
  • She/he will work closely with other imaging specialists, software engineers, MLOps and data scientists in a dynamic research environment to design and implement sophisticated end-to-end solutions for image-based solutions for lab and field trials
  • The candidate will need to have an in-depth understanding of practical imaging applications, sensors & techniques and be able to independently create engineered technical solutions to a wide range of applied imaging problems requiring collaboration with key stakeholders
  • The candidate will collaborate and propose innovative imaging and computer vision-based research solutions to enhance the existing processes by understanding the challenges in predictive agriculture
  • The research findings and proposed solutions will be presented at internal and external venues

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Image Analysis, Pattern Recognition, Computational Photography, Machine Learning, Data Science or Artificial Intelligence
  • Alternatively, a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics, Physics, Mathematics or related field and related scientific discipline with 3 years+ of demonstrated experience specifically in image processing or computer vision
  • Master’s degree in Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition or Artificial Intelligence with 7 years+ equivalent experience
  • Deep understanding of image processing and analysis algorithms and tools for RGB, hyperspectral, fluorescence, LIDAR and 3D imaging including detecting, segmenting and classifying objects in complex low/medium/high resolution datasets
  • Experience in the design and optimization of deep neural networks and vision transformer architectures for image classification, object detection, sematic segmentation, and machine vision applications at the edge
  • Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++ programming with the ability to quickly create prototype solutions on Unix/ Linux / embedded platforms
  • Experience working with open-source libraries and toolkits on embedded imaging devices using tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV, ROS (Robot Operating System), ORB_SLAM, VLFeat, Keras, MXNet
  • Experience with automation platforms, robotics, and integration of imaging sensors with hardware systems (e.g., PLCs, microcontrollers, embedded systems)
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain imaging hardware and sensor arrays
  • Experience developing and deploying automated imaging solutions in agricultural or industrial settings
  • Practical cloud computing experience with AWS (EC2, S3, ECS, etc.), GCP or Azure technologies and experience in high performance and data intensive platforms
  • Interest in learning new technologies, programming techniques, languages, and operating systems
  • Excellent track record of filing patents and/or publishing in top-tier journals and conferences
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work as part of a global team and, at times, independently while appropriately prioritizing tasks
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
Benefits
  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
  • Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
  • Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
  • Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
  • Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
  • Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
image analysiscomputer visionimage processingdeep neural networksvision transformer architecturesobject detectionsemantic segmentationRGB imaginghyperspectral imaging3D imaging
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationcommunication skillsindependenceprioritization
Certifications
Ph.D. in Image AnalysisPh.D. in Computer SciencePh.D. in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Image AnalysisMaster’s degree in Artificial Intelligence