Loon · 7 hours ago
Machine Learning Software Engineer, Materra, X
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$166K/yr - $244K/yr
3+ years expLoon is a company focused on reducing global waste and advancing a circular economy through innovative technology. They are seeking a Machine Learning Software Engineer to develop C++ systems that interact with hardware sensors and generate actionable insights from data, collaborating with industry partners to enhance recycling processes.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and improve performant C++ systems that process and organize data from multiple hardware sources
Design, implement, and improve algorithms for deriving insights on chemical data using a broad array of state-of-the-art deep learning methods
Rapidly develop system prototypes to evaluate feasibility
Strong end-to-end ownership of the software infrastructure
Build scalable data pipelines for training AI
Work effectively with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and domain experts
Work with collaborators across X and Alphabet (e.g. Google, DeepMind, Cloud, , etc.) to apply, modify, and develop new ideas, techniques, algorithms, and tools as needed
Qualification
Required
MS/PhD in Computer Science or demonstrable practical experience in the field
3-5 years experience writing software that interacts with a variety of asynchronous hardware sensors
Experience building data management platforms in C++
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of deep learning model building, validation, and optimization
Experience building and managing scalable data pipelines and backend integrations
Fluency with C++, Python, and Linux
Preferred
Experience with Google Cloud Platform tools like Dataflow and VertexAI
An understanding of multispectral imaging and/or spectroscopy
A passion for solving the problems of plastic waste and circular economy of materials
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Loon
Loon is a network of high altitude balloons used to provide stable internet coverage on the ground. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$125MKey Investors
HAPSMobile
2019-04-25Undisclosed· $125M
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