Senior ML Researcher: Geospatial Foundation Models (Hybrid)

Sandbox Industries Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible time off

Great work environment

Job summary

A leading analytics firm is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (ML Researcher) in Vancouver. This hybrid position requires expertise in deep learning and geospatial models. Responsibilities include researching and implementing cutting-edge technologies for Earth observation datasets. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering and modern machine learning practices. The role offers a competitive salary range of CAD 145,000 to CAD 170,000 annually, depending on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering and applied deep learning research.
• Proven experience with large scale datasets including earth observation data.
• Hands-on experience with modern deep learning architectures.

Responsibilities

• Research and validate deep learning architectures for geospatial models.
• Lead training and fine-tuning of foundation models on EO datasets.
• Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to optimize training processes.

Skills

Excellent algorithmic skills

Analytical problem-solving

Proficiency in Python

Experience with deep learning architectures

Cloud environments (e.g. AWS)

Agile development experience

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Higher level education in machine learning or data science

Tools

NumPy

PyTorch

GDAL

Job description

A leading analytics firm is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (ML Researcher) in Vancouver. This hybrid position requires expertise in deep learning and geospatial models. Responsibilities include researching and implementing cutting-edge technologies for Earth observation datasets. Candidates should have a strong background in software engineering and modern machine learning practices. The role offers a competitive salary range of CAD 145,000 to CAD 170,000 annually, depending on experience and skills.