Wind power is seen as an environmentally friendly source of energy and is considered a key component in what has been termed the green shift. However, as demand for wind energy increases, so too do the environmental impacts of wind farms themselves. This dilemma has increasingly been in the spotlight.

At Spoor we believe that with modern technology, computer vision, machine learning and AI we can lower the cost, enable continuous and long-term monitoring, and provide higher accuracy and reproducibility of such assessments, and also build automated prevention systems that operate with a minimal impact to energy production.

As a Lead Research Engineer at Spoor you'll be joining a world-class engineering team to lead our research efforts in developing a system for detecting, tracking and classifying objects in motion (specifically birds) at or near wind farms.

What you’ll do

• As an Lead Research Engineer, your responsibilities include:
• Lead research projects, mentor research engineers, and stay abreast of the latest methods and models in computer vision and AI
• Contribute to the technical culture of the company by defining and maintaining research standards, methods, and best practices
• Research, evaluate and implement state-of-the-art deep learning computer vision models for application at Spoor
• Take the application of AI in the biodiversity field to the next level!

What you’ll need

• Masters or Phd degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or related field
• Experience with productionising research projects
• Experience using tools such as: Python, C/C++, OpenCV, Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch or similar
• You have strong analytical/mathematical and problem solving skills
• You’re a team player and get things done

What we offer

• Flexibility. We offer a flexible working environment with freedom to tailor your work situation and hours to suit your life situation.
• A market-related salary package
• Employee equity in the company
• A high quality of life and security in beautiful Norway
• An opportunity to grow and learn as a professional and as a person
• A diverse and inclusive workplace and an opportunity to make a difference
• Work in a world-class team with exceptional talent on important problems
  

About Spoor
Spoor was founded in 2020 by founders Ask Helseth, Lorea Coronado-Garcia and Helge Reikerås who found each other in the Antler startup accelerator program in Oslo, Norway. The founders connected on a shared passion for renewable energy, sustainability and artificial intelligence. Spoor has received financial support from the Firda, Startuplab, Antler Nordic Fund, and Innovation Norway.