Pear VC

Founding Lead AI Engineer - ResiQuant

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Insurtech, Property Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Disaster ResilienceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, or a related field with a specialization in computer vision, NLP, or machine learning. A minimum of 4 years of experience in computer vision and vision-language models is required, along with demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers and a track record of delivering successful AI projects involving fine-tuning, training, and deploying LLMs. Expertise in designing and implementing machine learning architectures using frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, proficiency in Python, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for model deployment are essential. Familiarity with image processing libraries, NLP libraries, and LLMs, as well as experience with AI applications using satellite and geospatial imagery, are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

The Founding Lead AI Engineer will drive the development and deployment of cutting-edge computer vision and vision-language models, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry best practices. This role involves leading a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative culture, and setting clear goals to ensure high-quality deliverables. Responsibilities include staying updated with the latest research in vision and vision-language models, integrating new techniques for a competitive edge, and optimizing models for efficiency, scalability, and performance. The engineer will also collaborate closely with founders, product managers, and data scientists to align model development with business objectives and product requirements.

Skills

Computer Vision
Vision-Language Models
AI Model Development
AI Model Deployment
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Python
Data Analysis
Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Mentoring

Pear VC

Venture capital firm for early-stage startups

About Pear VC

Pear VC specializes in providing venture capital for pre-seed and seed stage investments. The firm collaborates with founders to transform innovative ideas into successful companies across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, fintech, and more. Their investment strategy focuses on early-stage startups, offering not just financial support but also expertise and a strong network to help these businesses grow. Pear VC distinguishes itself from competitors through its hands-on approach, providing strategic advice and operational assistance to ensure startups remain agile and focused on their customers. The goal of Pear VC is to guide startups through their early development phases, helping them achieve significant growth and success.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$2,738.4MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Venture Capital, Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition from other VC firms in AI and biotech sectors.
Potential overvaluation of startups could lead to investment losses.
Regulatory challenges in biotech and healthcare may impact growth strategies.

Differentiation

Pear VC specializes in pre-seed and seed investments across diverse sectors.
The firm offers hands-on strategic advice and operational support to startups.
Pear VC focuses on innovation in AI, fintech, SaaS, healthcare, and deep tech.

Upsides

Growing interest in AI-driven healthcare solutions presents new investment opportunities.
Rising demand for cell engineering platforms suggests lucrative biotech investments.
Fitness tech startups focusing on community building are gaining traction.

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