Middle Python Engineer (ML project) in PlantIn

September 9, 2024

Middle Python Engineer (ML project)

Kyiv, remotely

PlantIn is the world's largest community of plant lovers and one of the largest businesses in the Genesis ecosystem of product IT companies.

Our mobile application unites more than 30 million users worldwide. Our team has created our own AI and ML developments that help users recognize about 17,000 plant species, receive a care plan for them, contact professional experts for personalized recommendations and join the Plant Enthusiasts community. You can read how the company appeared and is developing here.

PlantIn has been on the market for about three years and during this time we have achieved great results:

• Took 1st place in the Education USA category (iOS/Android);
• More than 30 million registered users;
• Over 11 million plants are controlled by our AI.

We improve our product based on business and user needs, so each of our solutions is designed to get the best result. Our application has conquered users in the USA, Canada, Australia, Latin America, Europe and many other regions.

Each specialist at PlantIn makes a special contribution to the development of our team. We are all very different, but we really love what we do, and this is our advantage.

We are currently looking for a Middle Python Engineer in the ML department who will be able to strengthen our team in working with various tasks. You will work on the development of various services to automate the ML process, and also develop in the ML direction working with datasets, research and training ML models.

We use only modern technologies that we are ready to introduce you to.

Project technologies: Python, Jupyter, PyTorch, HuggingFace, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, FastAPI, NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, BentoML, MongoDB, CVAT, FiftyOne.

You should definitely contact us if you want to:

• Experiment . We have revolutionized the field of plant care by creating the world's largest community of plant lovers. For further space development, we need cool ideas and bold solutions.
• Improve processes , not just perform current tasks. An analytical mind and a creative approach will come in handy.
• Receive professional feedback . Direct communication with product founders.
• Develop professionally. PlantIn is a fast-growing project. We are looking for a specialist who is ready to improve both independently and together with the product.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain ML services in Python;
• Work with large datasets, perform their preparation and transformation for further modeling;
• Process data and develop ETL processes for data integration and management;
• Collaborate with the ML engineer and content team to build and improve our ML models;
• Maintain high code quality, conduct testing and fix existing bugs.

What do we expect from teh?

• 2+ years of Python (FastAP)I development experience;
• Desire to develop and learn new things in the ML direction (availability of taking courses and certifications);
• Practical experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB) and Redis to ensure high performance storage and data caching;
• Experience with containerization, in particular with Docker;
• Knowledge and experience working with cloud services (experience with AWS preferred).

Will be a plus:

• Experience with data preprocessing methods and tools (eg: pandas, NumPy);
• Experience working on ML tasks (image classification, image retrieval, object detection);
• Experience with Kubernetes and Vector Databases.

What do we offer?

• Work in an ambitious team on a socially important product in the field of ecology. You can feel our team atmosphere on Instagram and TikTok.
• Large space for implementing own ideas and influencing the product;
• Flexible work schedule - from 9:00 to 11:00 we start the working day;
• The opportunity to work remotely or in a hybrid format in a cozy office in Kyiv on Podol (Kontraktova Ploshcha) with free breakfast and lunch. Also, coffee, cola, snacks, fresh fruit will make your work process as comfortable and pleasant as possible;
• Employee care - 20 working days of vacation, 100% paid sick leave, health insurance and free online consultations with a corporate doctor;
• Tuition compensation - foreign language courses, access to the corporate library and various courses. We support our colleagues' desire to learn and expand their expertise.

Become part of the PlantIn team!

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