Kinoo, Inc. is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer

Kinoo is an ed-tech startup developing a completely novel, AI-enabled, hands-on technology to tackle the global literacy crisis, helping young children develop essential reading skills while nurturing a lifelong passion for reading and learning - without screens. We are committed to empowering families and driving a quantum leap in literacy and education around the world. We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Pipeline Engineer to join the Kinoo engineering team to help develop, optimize, and maintain our training pipelines and synthetic data generation processes.

This role might be for you if:

You are an experienced Machine Learning Engineer who thrives in a fast paced start up environment. You have a strong background in Python, experience with machine learning frameworks, and an interest in learning new technologies such as Unity and embedded devices. This is a full time 6 month contract, with the potential to convert to full-time permanent employment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize cv machine learning models and pipeline
• Collaborate with the team to advance our synthetic training data generators using Unity
• Create tools that help us analyze the results of our training in order to point us toward new augmentations or training methods we can use to improve out models
• Assist in integrating machine learning models into embedded devices for inference
• Communicate with various departments/teams to gather requirements, create documentation, and execute tasks based on project priorities

• Strong knowledge of machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar)
• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• 3+ years experience as an ML/CV engineer
• Experience in developing and optimizing machine learning pipelines
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN)
• Familiarity with cloud computing infrastructure (AWS)
• Willingness to learn and work with Unity for synthetic data generation
• Interest in embedded devices and running inference in firmware

• Understanding of classification algorithms, CNNs, and related ML techniques
• Knowledge of mathematical, statistical & programmatic details within CV
• Familiarity in text extraction, object detection, and semantic segmentation
• Experience with Unity or other game engines for synthetic data generation
• Understanding of embedded systems and firmware development
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment

A bit about our R.I.S.E. culture at Kinoo:

The R.I.S.E. acronym captures the essence of our company's culture and serves as a guiding framework for our team's actions and decisions. By embracing these values, we strive to create a thriving and dynamic work environment where every team member can contribute their best and grow both personally and professionally, while also empowering families and making a lasting difference in the world of education and literacy.

Resilience (R):Our team is characterized by its resilience, adaptability, and determination. We embrace challenges head-on, learn from setbacks, and bounce back with creative solutions and a positive outlook. Our resilience fuels our drive to achieve excellence and deliver groundbreaking products that will impact the lives of millions of young learners.

Innovation (I):Innovation is at the heart of our culture. We encourage our team members to think creatively, explore new ideas, and push the boundaries of what's possible. We are committed to staying at the forefront of our industry, constantly seeking innovative ways to solve problems and improve the experiences of our users.

Support (S):We believe that a supportive work environment is crucial for our team's success and well-being. We prioritize open communication, mutual respect, gratitude, and genuine care for one another. Our team members collaborate, share knowledge, and lift each other up, creating a strong foundation for achieving our goals together.

Empowerment (E):Empowerment is central to our culture. We trust and invest in our team members, providing them with the tools, resources, and autonomy they need to excel in their roles. We recognize and celebrate individual strengths, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability that drives us to deliver exceptional results. Beyond our team, we are committed to empowering families by offering products and services that support their role in nurturing their children's education, well-being, and development.

Location: Kinoo is a virtual, distributed team with close, continuous connection and support.  While we prefer candidates in the same time zone (west coast), we are much more interested in your skills and talents than where you work. You need to be able to work at home and join our full team (1-2 times per year) for in-person planning, activities, work and fun.

Kinoo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.