Lead Engineer ? 1, Computer Vision Development

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Auto req ID: 184560BRJob DescriptionBring your passion and talent to our stage and share our PepsiCo vision to be the Global Leader in Convenient Foods and Beverages by Winning with Purpose. ?Winning with Purpose? reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the businessPepsiCo IT exists to shape, create and deliver technology capabilities to accelerate PepsiCo?s growth. Our vision is to power PepsiCo with the best talent and technology in the world. To achieve this vision, our team spans a wide range of IT capabilities. We partner with every PepsiCo business function ? consumer insights, marketing & innovation, sales & eCommerce, supply chain & operations, and all back-office functions ? to increase business value through new technology and digital solutions.RoleThe global IT Technology Hub in India will play a significant role in the delivery of IT services across all five of our global capability teamsIndia will be a global IT Technology Hub for PepsiCo.Chief Technology Office (CTO)Global IT OperationsGlobal Information SecurityGlobal Development & DeliveryStrategy, Planning & TransformationPepsiCo CTO?s mission is to drive the technology strategy and deliver innovative solutions using leading edge, state-of-the-art digital platforms and modern infrastructure to transform the way PepsiCo makes its products, moves the products across many geographies, and sells them in diversified markets. We push the boundaries of what is possible by leveraging some of the emerging technologies. PepsiCo CTO team is considered as the internal trusted advisor to the business teams globally. Leaders in this organization have rich consulting, management and technology delivery experience, who are also great mentors for many employees.The CTO team brings the entrepreneurial spirit and speed of a startup company to innovate and solve real business challenges that are diverse, complex, and unique due to the global nature of PepsiCo?s business. These high-value innovations are delivered through internal teams as well as a partner eco-system of start-ups, academic institutions as well as large technology firms. CTO team members work with incubators and curated startup companies on a regular basis.The CTO team delivers solutions leveraging leading-edge technologies in the areas of a) Big Data & advanced analytics using Teradata, HANA Enterprise, Hadoop, and Microsoft Azure Analytics, b) Artificial Intelligence (AI) using Machine Learning, Deep Learning, computer vision technologies for video, image, text, and voice analytics using programming languages such as R, python, Tensorflow, and GPU hardware for compute intensive applications, c) Internet of Things platforms (Cloud and Edge computing), d) Intelligent automation using RPA (UIPath), e) Augmented Reality using Apple ARkit and Android ARCore, f) Wearable devices & applications for hands free factory and warehouse operations, g) Blockchain for food safety and supply chain visibility, h) modern mobile application platforms, and i) modern infrastructure using hybrid multi-cloud environments and state-of-the-art collaboration and communication platforms. The CTO team also leverages agile development tools and processes (DevOps, Continuous Integration Continuous Delivery pipelines, etc.).If solving sticky business problems using technology is your passion, PepsiCo CTO team provides unique opportunities to individuals like you. We invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come and join our team.We are seeking an Developer ? Computer Vision responsible for Developing innovative technology solutions takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the ?extra mile? to achieve unthinkable results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, and deliver innovation. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunity available to come join our team. PepsiCo?s IT Innovation team is looking for an experienced data science analyst to support artificial intelligence initiatives that require image and video analytics. This role will be responsible for developing business solutions that require image and video analytics capabilities by implementing state-of-the art technologies and solutions. You will be collaborating with other developers and partners skilled in machine learning, deep learning and artificial intelligence.Functional ResponsibilitiesQualifications/RequirementsDesign, develop and pilot artificial intelligence solutions to solve business problems using the latest and most appropriate technologies in Computer vision, Machine Learning and Deep learningDevelop computer vision algorithms for 3D Video, object detection, multiple object tracking, etc.Evaluate vendors and technologies in computer vision, machine learning and deep learning Leverage and tweak pre-build computer vision and other neural network models to solve business problemsMaintain and test the code written in python, R and TensorflowReport progress to the Senior Manager, Artificial intelligence in Plano.Key Competencies RequiredComputer vision, machine learning, deep learningProgramming experience in python, R or TensorflowOutside the box thinkingCreativity in presentations and ability to influenceKey Qualifications/RequirementsBS with computer science, statistics, data science or related fieldStrong business acumen and problem solving skills with ability to influenceExcellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in uncertain and emerging environmentsCreative mindset and outside the box thinkingMinimum 2-3 years of experience in designing and building mobile solutions using modern digital technologies and tools on both iOS and android platformsMinimum 1-2 years of relevant Software engineering experienceMinimum 1-2 years of experience in using cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWSDevelopment experience using python, R or TensorflowKnowledge of machine learning, deep learning and neural network fundamentals and their applications in image and video analyticsKnowledge of pre-built models for image recognition, object detection and other various applications of image analysisPrevious consulting experience would be a plus1 year of experience working in any technology innovation group would be a plusPrevious consulting experience would be a plus1 year of experience working in any technology innovation group would be a plusRelocation Eligible: Not Eligible for RelocationJob Type: Regular