Machine Learning Engineer

Welcome to Agerpoint

Agerpoint is reshaping how agriculture and nature field data is captured, analyzed and managed. Building upon a decade of innovation and a deep IP portfolio, Agerpoint today brings technology to customers across agriculture, restoration and conservation using smartphones and tablets to affordably acquire ground truth data and uses automated analytics to extract plant measurements and insights. Combined with other 3rd party data, this digital twin platform for crops and forests equips public and private sector organizations with unprecedented transparency across the food supply chain and protected natural environments.

The Agerpoint Capture mobile application allows users to capture 3D models of crops and trees via a smartphone or tablet, upload models to the cloud to assess health, yield, species, biomass, and more. Customers can then derive insights from these models with Agerpoint Cloud, a spatial data platform that leverages machine learning for detailed plant-level insights.

Agerpoint was selected as a 2022 Technology Pioneer company by the World Economic Forum, recognized as one of the world’s most promising start-ups that are at the forefront of technological and business model innovation. Agerpoint’s Know Your Carbon™ offering was selected as winner of the Carbon Market Challenge as announced at the United Nations COP26 Climate Summit.

The company is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina at the Alexandria Center for AgTech - the country's first and only integrated multi-tenant, collaborative and amenity-rich R&D and greenhouse site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain geospatial systems and applications for processing, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data.
• Utilize GIS and 3D modeling tools like Pointcloud and NeRF Studio to integrate geospatial and 3D data into actionable insights.
• Collaborate with software developers, product managers, and subject-matter experts to identify customer needs and develop geospatial solutions.
• Develop innovative computer vision focused techniques for analyzing 2D and 3D data, including LiDAR, satellite imagery, and point clouds.
• Design and build 3D visualizations and models using NeRF Studio that assist in the analysis and presentation of geographic and spatial data.
• Work closely with the data science and machine learning teams to integrate spatial analytics with AI-driven models.
• Stay updated on advancements in geospatial technologies, GIS, and 3D modeling tools, incorporating relevant developments into projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Vision, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in geospatial development, GIS, and 3D modeling tools such as GARField and NeRF Studio.
• Strong experience working with geospatial datasets, remote sensing data, and 3D data sources (e.g., LiDAR, satellite imagery, point clouds).
• Proficiency with GIS platforms and tools such as QGIS, or similar.
• Experience in 3D modeling, visualization, and geospatial analytics, particularly in agriculture and forestry applications.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, or C++ with libraries like GDAL, GeoPandas, and Open3D.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to develop solutions to complex geospatial challenges.
• Experience working in agriculture, forestry, or environmental monitoring industries is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Agerpoint is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Agerpoint is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

Note to Recruiters: 

Agerpoint does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Agerpoint will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Agerpoint explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Agerpoint.