Staff Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer

Do you want to help build real technology for a meaningful purpose? Do you want to fight to make the world’s fresh produce healthier, tastier, and more sustainable? 

As a Staff Computer Vision and Machine Learning Engineer at Tortuga, you will be the driving force between revolutionary farm robots, the data they collect, and the farmers they’re helping. As an experienced member of the Data and Machine Learning team, you’ll use your passion for machine learning, data management, and statistical analysis to manage powerful perception technologies to our robotic fleet and groundbreaking information to both our operations team and farmer customers. We will lean heavily on your understanding of machine learning fundamentals and your experience applying machine learning to complicated domains as you take models from prototype to implementation across diverse production environments. 

What you’ll do

• Apply cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision techniques to tackle intricate agricultural challenges in our robots, such as detecting grape clusters in a vineyard or pests on strawberries.

• Pave the way in machine learning operations and model lifecycle management, ensuring rapid and precise model deployment for field applications.

• Own problem solving related to the application of cutting edge ML tools, frameworks, and research to complex domains found in dynamic outdoor environments.

• Drive data analytics initiatives that leverage our extensive cloud data archives, providing valuable insights for our internal and external customers.

• Collaborate closely with other technical and operations teams to architect new ontologies, while developing exceptional ground-truth datasets with support from our third-party labeling partners. 

• 10%-15% travel, with potential for international travel; see how the models that you develop are functioning in live environments! 

What we’re looking for

• Required: 7+ years of non-academic, non-research professional experience as a Computer Vision/Machine Learning Engineer or similar role

• Required: MS in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar field

• Required: Understanding of data structures, data modeling and software architecture

• Required: Experience setting the highest standard for writing robust and professional code in Python while promoting software architecture best practices; lead exceptional team code reviews.

• Required: Deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics and algorithms, with a track record of deriving insights from complex datasets.

• Required: Experience working independently to apply cutting edge computer vision and machine learning technologies to robotic applications.

• Experience with machine learning frameworks (like Keras or PyTorch) and libraries (like scikit-learn)

• A history of taking on and owning end-to-end machine learning systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a team

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of our salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Tortuga’s total compensation package for employees.

Denver area base salary range: $150,000 - $210,000 per year. Relocation assistance is available for out-of-state candidates.

This position is based in Denver, with the ability to work from home 1-2 days a week, based on business needs (100% remote is not available). 

Please note you must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

All salaried, full-time employees receive:

• Meaningful company equity

• Generous paid time off

• 401(k) plan with 3% employer contribution

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 

• Short-term disability insurance

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• $1,000 annual wellness stipend 

• Flexible working hours

Tortuga AgTech’s mission is to build a healthier society, and a thriving ecosystem, through smarter farming. We’re pursuing our mission by building robotic harvesting and precision analytics systems for the world’s leading fresh produce growers (delicious things like strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs). We’re building not just because it’s fun, but because we believe thoughtful, well-built advanced technology can help farmers grow healthier, fresher, more environmentally sustainable produce for everyone. We’re backed by some of the most respected early-stage investors in Silicon Valley, as well as ag industry veterans.

Tortuga means “turtle” in Spanish. Around the world, turtles are symbols of wisdom, patience, and connection to the Earth. We’re proud to be based in Denver, CO - America’s 2nd best place to live according to U.S. News (but does Austin have any mountains? We still think we’re #1).

Tortuga is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Compensation Range: $150K - $210K