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Flappie: Innovating Cat Care 

Originating from the tech and business incubators of ETH Zurich and HSG, we at Flappie Technologies are on a mission to redefine cat care in a modern world. Our flagship invention, the AI-Equipped Cat Door, is a testament to our innovative spirit. It's not just a cat door, but a guardian ensuring that our feline friends enjoy their outdoor adventures without bringing back unwanted surprises. As we strive to blend cutting-edge technology with practical solutions for cat owners, we are cultivating a workspace where creativity thrives, and every contribution catapults us closer to a pet-friendly, tech-savvy world.

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Lead Software Engineer

Software Engineer for AI-Enabled Catflap Startup 🐱💻

Lead Software Engineer

Flappie Technologies
Zürich
Full time
02.07.2024

We're on the prowl for a whisker-smart and paw-some programmer to join our innovative startup, developing cutting-edge AI-enabled catflaps. The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set covering multiple programming languages and platforms, and be ready to pounce on exciting challenges! About Flappie: Flappie is a revolutionary smart cat door with integrated prey detection. Based on artificial intelligence, Flappie immediately recognizes when your cat tries to bring presents (e.g., mice, birds) into the house. Once recognized, the cat door locks automatically, and the cat (including the prey) stays outside until it returns with no prey. Key Res-paw-nsibilities: Maintain and expand our existing codebase in Python 🐍 and C, adding new feline-tures as required Optimize and integrate existing code and architecture to ensure purr-fect functionality on our AI catflap Improve the application's performance, reliability, and security through rigorous code review and re-fur-ctoring Establish and implement purr-ocesses to professionalize our development pipeline, enhancing code quality and team efficiency Contribute to backend development projects as needed, ensuring smooth integration with our paw-duct ecosystem For candidates with embedded software experience: Work on improving our firmware using Buildroot, enhancing the functionality and reliability of our hardware Required Skills and Expurr-ience: Strong purr-ficiency in Python, including experience with AI/ML libraries Expurr-tise in C programming, particularly for embedded systems Solid understanding of embedded systems development, including design with preemptive, multi-tasking real-time operating systems Experience with unit testing and software quality assurance Knowledge of cyber-security purr-inciples and secure coding practices Comfortable working in Linux environments Self-motivated team player with excellent com-meow-nication skills and fluency in English (written and verbal) Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a startup environment Loves cats! 😻😻😻 Plus Paw-ints 🐾: Experience with IoT device development and edge comuting Experience in computer vision algorithms and deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, Py-Torch) Experience in Go-lang (or should we say Meow-lang?) Experience with cloud-native technologies and scalable backend services What We Offer: Opportunity to work on an innovative, AI-driven consumer product that's changing the world of pet care Significant autonomy and freedom to shape the technical direction of a groundbreaking product Direct influence on a product that's gained global attention, featured in over 200 media articles worldwide Diverse technical challenges across multiple domains, from embedded systems to AI and cloud technologies Room for purr-fessional growth and leadership opportunities as the company expands Be part of a young, dynamic team that's making waves in the IoT and pet tech industries Potential for equity options, allowing you to share in the com-paw-ny's success Join us at Flappie Technologies and help us create the purr-fect future for cats and their humans! 🐱🚀 Applications are open until 21st of July. Applications to: [email protected] (incl. CV and foto)

Artistic Programming
Python
AIML
Embedded
Lead Computer Vision Engineer

Pet Tech Startup looking for Lead Computer Vision Engineer

Lead Computer Vision Engineer

Flappie Technologies
Zürich
Full time
02.07.2024

Computer Vision Engineer 👁️‍🗨️🐾 Key Responsibilities: Lead innovation in state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms for advanced pet care applications 🚀 Manage the entire machine learning lifecycle, including: Developing end-to-end data processing pipelines 🔄 Designing data collection strategies 📊 Implementing model training, deployment, and monitoring processes 🛠️ Ensuring continuous improvement based on real-world performance 📈 Optimize computer vision models for our resource-constrained embedded device 💻 Develop prototypes for future AI-driven pet care experiences 🔮 Oversee partnerships with AI research institutes 🤝 Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code 📝 Work closely with data engineers and software engineers for seamless integration 🤖 Represent the company's AI expertise at industry events 🎤 Required Skills and Experience: Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field 🎓 Proficiency in Python 🐍 Deep understanding of computer vision fundamentals 👁️ Extensive experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) 🧠 Experience in optimizing ML models for resource-constrained environments 🔧 Background in data pipeline development and management 📊 Familiarity with embedded Linux systems 🐧 Solid understanding of software engineering best practices 💻 Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects 👨‍💼👩‍💼 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 🧩 Excellent communication skills 🗣️ Plus Points: Experience in pet-related technology 🐾 Passion for improving animal welfare through technology 💖 Knowledge of IoT and edge computing 📡 What We Offer: Opportunity to work on innovative pet care technology 🐱🐶 Autonomy to shape technical direction 🚀 Influence on a globally recognized product 🌍 Diverse technical challenges 🧠 Professional growth opportunities 📈 Dynamic team environment 👥 Potential for equity options 💰 Join us at Flappie Technologies and help us create the purr-fect future for cats and their humans! 🐱🚀 Applications are open until 21st of July. Applications to: [email protected] (incl. CV and foto)

Computer Vision