Research Engineer (Applied Research) at Pyka

Palo Alto, California, United States

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$160,000 – $200,000Compensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong proficiency in Python with substantial experience using PyTorch, hands-on experience with visual AI technologies such as diffusion models and Transformers, and a passion for exploring and experimenting with multimodal generative AI. Furthermore, candidates should have at least one year of industrial or academic lab experience and familiarity with high-performance, large-scale ML systems.

Responsibilities

The Research Engineer will design and implement innovative generative AI features for integration into Pyka’s products, collaborate with Research and Product teams to fine-tune models including dataset creation, model optimization, and evaluation, and build tools and methodologies to evaluate model performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement robust solutions.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Visual AI

Diffusion Models

Transformers

Generative AI

Multimodal Generative AI

Machine Learning

Model Optimization

Model Evaluation

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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