(Job Reference Number: QSCH2018JB283)
Location: Switzerland, Zürich-Glattbrugg Date: Jan 2018
Join the QualySense journey
QualySense, a young Swiss company, is reinventing the global soft commodity market by pioneering the proprietary QSorter®
technology, a sophisticated high-speed single-kernel robot, which measures the compositional and physical quality of each grain
and sorts it accordingly. The QSorter is the result of outstanding R&D in the field of sensing, mechatronics, biochemistry, data
processing and life science along with world-known partners such as the United States Department of Agriculture, EMPA,
Agroscope, and ETH. The QSorter analyzes grains at very high speed by means of Near Infrared spectroscopy and 2D/3D
imaging. The company, founded in 2010, has been awarded a number of prestigious prizes. We commit to bringing excellence
in nutrition, health and safety to people all over the world and we are looking for talents that can help us achieving our mission.
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Challenge description
As a Computer Vis
ion Sc
ient
ist
you are a member of the Life Science Analytics Group within the R&D Department. You
are responsible for creation of the next generation analysis and sorting algorithms for grains, seeds and beans on a one-by-one
basis with high accuracy and at the astonishing speed provided by the QSorter platforms. You will be involved in the projects at
360°, from formulating project requirements to ensuring your deliverable reflects excellent customer satisfaction. Your main
tasks are:
▪ Utilize your skills in data mining, statistics and computer vision to develop state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms
to continuously find solutions that are to others impossible
▪ Develop and maintain modular, scalable and sustainable code to always be prepared for future challenges
▪ Design, conduct and monitor functional tests directly on the QSorter or simulated platforms, which you will also
contribute to in further developing and improving
▪ Work and interact with a cross-functional team of talented engineers to turn your data driven solutions into
pioneering, real-time and customer-ready products
▪ Support the Product Management in customer relationship management and marketing dissemination by providing
periodical reports on current status, challenges and next steps about your projects
QualySense AG - Unterrietstrasse 2A, 8152 Glattbrugg Switzerland
www.qualysense.com
Your climbing kit
▪ Educational background in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Bio Informatics or equivalent
▪ Experience in image processing and machine learning techniques
▪ Proficiency in MATLAB, C++ or Python. Experience in LabVIEW is an asset
▪ Documented ability to work collaboratively within cross functional teams
▪ Strong documentation, organization and time management skills is required
▪ Fluency in written and spoken English
▪ EU/EFTA citizens or valid Swiss working permit
Offered benefits
▪ A market competitive salary plus bonus incentives for individual and team achievements
▪ Opportunity to learn and educate yourself by interacting with our experts from different fields or by attending courses
which you are highly encouraged to propose
▪ Opportunity to see a direct impact of your work on our products, customers and industry
▪ A chance to contribute your ideas and exchange feedback in an open minded and supportive environment
▪ You will be part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team, following the SCRUM agile development process to
achieve the maximum productivity
If you feel attracted by the challenge and you meet the requirements, we would be happy to review your application. It must be
written in English and sent to jobs@qualysense.com in a PDF format, mentioning the job reference number on top of this page.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
QualySense AG - Unterrietstrasse 2A, 8152 Glattbrugg Switzerland
www.qualysense.com