Researcher

NetVirta is a fast growing, venture-backed startup in the fashion fit technology space. If you’ve had difficulty shopping online because you couldn’t find clothing or footwear that fit, you’ve experienced the problem we address. It’s an issue that troubles shoppers around the world and NetVirta is uniquely positioned to solve it.

Founded by two MIT graduates and located in Boston and Singapore, NetVirta is the world’s leading fit technology provider for medical, retail and sports equipment brands, helping customers order the right size with precision 3D body scanning. We began serving the medical industry in 2013, helping doctors scan medical patients to create custom-fit orthotics and prosthetics. In 2017, we expanded to enable NFL and NCAA football players to obtain custom-fit helmets. Fast forward to 2022, NetVirta’s closed deals with multiple clothing and footwear brands in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are proud to be certified as Great Place to Work® in Singapore.

What can you expect?

As a Researcher at NetVirta, you will work alongside computer vision experts in developing state-of-the-art 3D human body reconstruction techniques. Our team offers a highly stimulating research environment with exciting challenges of vast real-world applications. Our work will unlock a future in which billions of users have access to accurate and personalized 3D body data, enabling a wide range of applications ranging from eCommerce to fitness. The potential to change the world with rich 3D data is immense – and you will be at the forefront of the 3D revolution.

Responsibilities

• Develop & enhance cutting-edge computer vision & graphics algorithms for 3D reconstruction, visualization & analytics
• Understand current state-of-the-art technologies and approaches as well as their limitations
• Collaborate with Senior Researchers to rapidly prototype novel approaches and suggest improvements
• Confidently analyse technical challenges to propose viable engineering solutions
• Refine existing algorithms at the design level to improve real-world robustness
• Explore performance optimization of existing algorithms
• Collaborate with other members of the company to ensure seamless integration of research findings into the company’s products

Required Skills & Experience

• Masters or Bachelors (2nd Upper & above) in Computer Vision/Graphics, Machine Learning or related technical field
• School or Internship project experience in computer vision related topic
• Knowledgeable in 3D computer vision & graphics techniques
• Knowledgeable in machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenVINO, scikit-learn
• Proficient in rapid prototyping with Python (C++ is good to have)

Good-to-Have

• Research experience in Computer Vision or Graphics
• Relevant experience in a team-lead or project management capacity

What else is awaiting you?

• Career development opportunities, like mentoring, career exploration through a Japanese concept called Ikigai.
• Learning is fundamental to our culture, your growth together with Netvirta's are paramount to how we can transform the industry.
  
• Besides hard work, we value your well-being and want you to have fun too! Attractive compensation and benefits as well as engagement and welfare activities awaits you.
• Work alongside with friendly colleagues in a positive environment.

Join the NetVirta family to work in a nurturing, collaborative environment! Not only will you be exposed to cutting edge technologies that will shape the future of shopping, you’ll contribute to them too!

Note: Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We appreciate your interest and please do not stop trying if you don’t hear back from us!!