Matterport · 6 hours ago
Matterport - Lead Machine Learning R&D Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$270K/yr - $307K/yr
3+ years expMatterport is leading the digital transformation of the built world with its groundbreaking spatial computing platform. The Staff Machine Learning R&D Engineer will innovate and advance this platform by researching, designing, and implementing cutting-edge machine learning algorithms that enhance the digitization of physical spaces into rich digital twins.
3D TechnologyCloud ComputingData VisualizationPropTechVirtual Reality
Hiring Manager
Ivy Anderson
Responsibilities
Conduct cutting-edge research in machine learning, computer vision, and 3D data processing to develop novel algorithms and models for spatial understanding and digital twin creation
Design, implement, and optimize robust and scalable ML systems and pipelines for processing large-scale 3D datasets, including point clouds, meshes, and images
Translate research prototypes into production-ready solutions, collaborating closely with engineering teams to integrate ML models into Matterport's core platform
Evaluate and benchmark model performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive iterative enhancements to our ML capabilities
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in ML research and industry trends, and proactively identify opportunities to apply new techniques to Matterport's challenges
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, software engineers, and other researchers to define project requirements, explore technical feasibility, and deliver high-impact features
Present research findings and technical solutions to internal teams and potentially the broader ML community
Contribute to the architectural design and strategic roadmap of Matterport's ML systems and research initiatives
Contribute to the intellectual property of Matterport through patents and publications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of experience in machine learning research and development, with a strong focus on computer vision, 3D data processing, or related areas
Proficiency in Pytorch and strong programming skills in Python
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals, including deep learning architectures (e.g., CNNs, Transformers), optimization techniques, and evaluation methodologies
Experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas)
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, propose novel solutions, and implement them effectively
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with complex, real-world datasets
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Ph.D. or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of industry experience in applied machine learning research and development, particularly with shipping models to production
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: 3D computer vision (e.g., SLAM, NeRFs, 3D reconstruction, point cloud processing, mesh processing), generative models, 2D/3D semantic understanding, depth estimation, neural rendering
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices
Strong track record of publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML) or significant contributions to open-source projects
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical projects
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse audience
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent)
Access to CoStar Group’s Culture Employee Resource Groups
Company
Matterport
Matterport digitizes spaces into accurate, immersive 3D digital twins with its all-in-one platform.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$409MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
R.J. Pittman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dave Gausebeck
Chief Scientist
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