2021 Computer Vision Robotics Intern
About us
Blue River Technology serves the agricultural industry by designing and building advanced farm machines that utilize computer vision and machine learning to enable farmers to understand and manage every plant. These machines help farmers to improve profitability, protect the environment by reducing pesticide use, and capture valuable plant-by-plant data. Blue River is a pioneer in the agricultural robotics space and has developed the See & Spray precision sprayer, which applies herbicide only where needed, and can reduce herbicide use 90%.
John Deere & Company, with over 180 years of experience in designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative products to farmers, acquired Blue River Technology in the fall of 2017 as an independently run subsidiary. In partnership with John Deere, Blue River has expanded rapidly and together both companies see many opportunities to apply advanced computer vision, machine learning, and robotics technologies to other areas in agriculture beyond spraying.
Our office is located in Sunnyvale, CA and is home to 100+ team members with diverse experience including computer vision, machine learning, systems software, autonomous vehicles and precision agriculture. Our working environment is fast paced and highly collaborative. Employees are excited to use their talents to improve food production and protect the environment.
Summary and Responsibilities
We are looking for a highly skilled and energetic person to play a role in improving and supporting our revolutionary robotic and vision-based systems for agriculture. You will be joining a world-class research and engineering team to provide critical skills in improving existing systems and pushing the boundaries of this technology. The role will include work in the following areas:
- Research and develop image processing and computer vision algorithms for 3D scene segmentation.
- Working closely with the data collection team to collect and QC data collected from the field
- Exploring Deep Learning models and/or frameworks that can be used in scene segmentation, depth-from-mono, active-learning, sensor-fusion etc.
Requirements
- Enrollment in or completion of degree program in Computer Science or related field
- Experience working with machine learning systems, with particular emphasis on computer vision and deep-learning.
- Experience with Python and deep-learning frameworks like PyTorch
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently
- A positive attitude and willingness to take on a variety of tasks as necessary
In addition, the following are a plus:
- Enrollment in or completion of advanced degree, e.g., M.S., Ph.D. in CS
- Advanced proficiency in Python, PyTorch or related libraries
- Experience in geometric/classical computer vision and image processing
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.