Research Engineer at Pyka

Palo Alto, California, United States

Pyka Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong passion for technology and a desire to influence the real world through algorithms and tools, demonstrating proactivity, self-driven problem-solving, and excellent engineering practices. Proficiency in PyTorch with end-to-end experience in data processing, model training, and deployment is required. Practical experience with LoRA, fine-tuning, DreamBooth, or similar techniques in video/image domains, along with a strong understanding of special effects application scenarios, is essential. Familiarity with video generation and visual models such as ViT, Diffusion, ControlNet, StyleGAN, and a solid understanding of visual generation model training and deployment pipelines are necessary. Solid coding skills and a strong grasp of algorithm fundamentals are required, with experience in distributed training tools like FSDP or Deepspeed being a plus. Experience in large-scale data processing, dataset construction, and automated data cleaning is a plus, as is experience with AIGC, video effects, or asset generation products.

Responsibilities

The Video Generation & Editing Model Engineer will focus on post-training and task-specific fine-tuning of video generation and editing models, leveraging methods such as LoRA, DreamBooth, and full-parameter fine-tuning in special effects scenarios. Responsibilities include optimizing model performance in applications like effects compositing, character replacement, and style transfer, and designing/building large-scale data pipelines and automated annotation workflows. The role also involves researching and developing fine-tuning strategies and deployment solutions for video generation models across diverse application scenarios, exploring and implementing best practices for model compression, acceleration, and deployment, and collaborating closely with product and design teams to translate algorithms into creator-friendly product features.

Skills

Video Generation
Video Editing
LoRA
DreamBooth
RLHF
Model Fine-tuning
Data Pipelines
Model Compression
Model Acceleration
Stable Video Diffusion
AnimateDiff
Algorithm Development

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$92.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
FSA with employer matching
401k
Paid holidays
Unlimited PTO
Free catered lunch & snacks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems.
Regulatory challenges in defense applications may require stricter compliance.
Dependence on large clients like Heinen Brothers poses revenue risks.

Differentiation

Pyka develops fully autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and cargo transport.
Their aircraft use less power than electric cars, enhancing cost-effectiveness.
Pyka's Pelican Spray is the largest FAA-authorized UAS for commercial crop spraying.

Upsides

Pyka secured $40M to accelerate aircraft development and commercialization.
Partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation expands Pyka's defense market reach.
Entry into Brazil with SLC Agrícola showcases global demand for Pyka's technology.

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