Research Engineer

Overview

Research Engineer (AI/ML) role within the Centre for Application Research in India (CARIN) Advanced Development Team, focused on research and development in AI and machine learning for ophthalmic care problems such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataract and surgical interventions.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and optimize algorithms in AI/ML for real-world applications.
• Conduct research and experiments to solve open-ended engineering problems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problem statements and develop technical solutions.
• Prototype, validate, and scale AI/ML models using Python and related frameworks.
• Contribute to technical documentation, research papers, and presentations.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning and related fields.
• Develop and enhance rendering techniques to produce photorealistic images and animations, utilizing advanced shading, lighting, and texturing methods.

What you'll need

• 0–1 years of hands-on experience in AI/ML, data science, or related areas.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Optimization and pruning of AI algorithms.
• Data curation, processing, and management.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software development fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proven academic excellence.
• Completed or currently in the final stages of a Ph.D. program in one of the following disciplines: Medical Electronics, Biomedical Engineering, Computational data science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Information Science, or related engineering fields.

Nice to have

• Deep learning, machine learning, recurrent learning, 3D CNNs, foundation models.
• Experience with research publication, internships, or projects in AI/ML.
• Exposure to domain-specific AI applications (e.g., healthcare, signal/image processing, embedded AI).
• Familiarity with scientific computing tools and environments.

Details

• Location: Hybrid; visit the Bangalore office at least thrice a week.
• Job type: Full-time.
• Selection process: two rounds of technical discussion and one HR round.