Manager, Applied Research

Quidient is a deep tech AI company pioneering advancements in Generalized Scene Reconstruction (GSR). They are seeking a Manager of ML & Reconstruction to lead applied machine learning improvements across their GSR Platform, managing a team of engineers and applied scientists while driving quality enhancements in their 3D scene reconstruction pipeline.

Responsibilities:

• Drive ML-driven quality improvements across the production 3D scene reconstruction pipeline, including panel geometry, background reconstruction, and output fidelity
• Own model selection, deployment, inference optimization, and operational ownership of ML systems in production
• Evaluate and apply traditional ML and applied deep learning techniques to improve reconstruction quality; understand when each approach is appropriate
• Review and contribute to the production codebase, evaluate tradeoffs, identify bottlenecks, and guide technical decisions
• Build, manage, and grow a team of ML engineers and applied scientists within the Advanced Product Development team
• Drive cross-functional alignment across the Applications & API and Platform teams
• Partner with the APD technical leads and Director of Software Engineering to scope work, resolve technical blockers, and maintain delivery velocity
• Operate effectively in a fast-moving startup where priorities shift; maintain focus on the highest-impact work without losing team momentum