Software Engineer - Python

Working at Focalise

Is there anything more impactful than saving lives? At Focalise AI we’re on a mission to save lives through cutting-edge AI technology. When you work at Focalise you are at the intersection of innovation and the positive impact AI can make on the world. You will engage in applied research and development, collaboratively, with our customers. You will benefit from continuous learning and peer to peer support from some of the brightest minds. You will be part of making the impossible, possible.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with a strong background in Python to join our team. Your primary role will be to create an execution environment for the AI models developed at Focalise, initially focussed on Search and Rescue operations. The product you develop will need to run efficiently on constrained devices with low power consumption.

As a Software Engineer at Focalise, you will be key to our efforts to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for object detection. The initial ‘AI for Good’ mission you will work on is to assist international search and rescue teams locate missing individuals in complex environments using video, thermal and other data captured live from IoT devices such as drones.

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising to solve complex business challenges and enhance our product offerings. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will leverage your expertise to build scalable, high-performance applications that deliver actionable insights and drive value for our customers

In this role you will:

• Develop a machine learning execution environment for constrained devices.
• Ensure the environment is optimised for low power consumption.
• Collaborate with the AI team to integrate models into the execution environment.
• Develop and optimise machine learning models for object detection using TensorFlow and Darknet frameworks.
• Help optimise ML systems to adapt to customers' needs in challenging environments.
• Work and manage a large quantity of data (images and video).
• Utilize Azure services for deployment and scalability of machine learning models.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning by reading scientific papers and applying them to projects.

You will have:

• More than 3 years of demonstrable experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Python, or a combination of other high-level languages.
• Understanding of software system design and testing, including object-oriented, functional, and distributed design principles.
• Experience reading and comprehending scientific papers on AI and machine learning.
• Experience with TensorFlow, Darknet, and OpenCV.
• Desirable understanding of MLOps.
• Desirable familiarity with Azure services
• Passionate about working with cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques.

Compensation

Focalise will pay a salary based on your experience. We are also finalising our employee share option scheme and you will have the opportunity to participate in this scheme.

Software Engineer -Machine Learning

Working at Focalise

When you work at Focalise you are at the intersection of innovation and impact. We engage in applied research and development, collaboratively, with our customers. We search out and prioritise our R&D missions based on the positive impact we can make in the world.  You will benefit from continuous learning and peer to peer support from some of the brightest minds. You will be part of making the impossible, possible.

About the Role

Focalise seeks two Machine Learning Software Engineers to play a pivotal role in driving our company's innovation and development efforts in the realm of artificial intelligence and machine learning. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business challenges and enhance our product offerings. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will leverage your expertise to build scalable, high-performance machine learning systems that deliver actionable insights and drive value for our customers. 

As a Machine Learning Software Engineer at Focalise, you will be key to our efforts to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for object detection. The initial ‘AI for Good’ mission you will work on is to assist international search and rescue teams in locating missing individuals in complex environments using video, thermal and other data captured live from IoT devices such as drones. Leveraging your expertise in machine learning and software engineering, you will rapidly extend our innovation lead, developed over 5-years of R&D, and you will become involved in applying this innovation lead across our other AI missions

In this role you will:

• Work in the State-of-the-Art machine learning models to be the professional pushing the boundaries in innovation.
• Develop and optimise machine learning models for object detection using TensorFlow and Darknet frameworks.
• Optimise ML systems to adapt to customers' needs in challenge environments.
• Work and manage a large quantity of data (images and video).
• Utilize Azure services for deployment and scalability of machine learning models.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning by reading scientific papers and applying them to projects

You will have:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or another relevant
• At least 2 years of demonstrable experience in AI models development specially in object detection.
• Strong proficiency in Python or Java.
• Hands-on experience with TensorFlow, Darknet, and OpenCV.
• Desirable understanding of MLOps.
• Desirable familiarity with Azure services.
• Ability to read and comprehend scientific papers on AI and machine learning.
• Passionate about working with cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques.

Compensation

Focalise will pay a salary based on your experience. We are also finalising our employee share option scheme and you will have the opportunity to participate in this scheme.

Software Engineer - Frontend Solutions

Working at Focalise

When you work at Focalise you are at the intersection of innovation and impact. We engage in applied research and development, collaboratively, with our customers. We search out and prioritise our R&D missions based on the positive impact we can make in the world.  You will benefit from continuous learning and peer to peer support from some of the brightest minds. You will be part of making the impossible, possible.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer (Front End) within Focalise, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our cloud first applications.  Your mission extends beyond ‘lines of code’, you will create solutions which not only delivers functional value, but you are an artist who paints the Focalise digital canvas.

You will collaborate closely with customers, back-end software engineers, designers, and other team members to create visually appealing and responsive interfaces.  

The ideal candidate with have a demonstrable portfolio of projects which demonstrates in depth knowledge of the entire development process of solutions intended to be accessible to both browsers and RESTful APIs.

As an initial hire, you will be supported to grow and evolve your role, as the team grows and evolves.  Therefore, you should thrive in a collaborative and cooperative environment at the forefront of digital technology delivery.

If you’re passionate about crafting seamless user interactions and staying at the forefront of digital technologies, this role is perfect for you

In this role you will:

• Work with the R&D Director on delivery of the front-end UI/UX and APIs and architecture.
• Own the creation of all relevant data modelling, ideally with RDBMS and NoSQL experience.
• Proven experience in clean code and architecture adhering to SOLID and DRY principles.
• Addressing customer and technical demands always considering scalability, maintenance, and security.
• Continual learning, especially around response web design, performance optimisation and emerging frameworks and libraries.
• Advocate for Accessibility ensuring solutions are inclusive and usable by everyone.
• Prepare and analyse performance data and produce regular usage, SEO and performance reports.
• Operate within budget.

You will have:

• At least 3-5 years of demonstrable experience in software development for the web.
• Proven experience in HTML, CSS and front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue.js or Blazor.
• Demonstrable experience of .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, or ASP.NET Core server side, ideally using C#.
• Experience implementing RESTful APIs for seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and design patterns.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and services for enhanced functionality.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in .NET development.
• Proven experience in designing and building normalised database models.
• Experience and comfort adhering to lean agile methodologies..

You will excel if you have:

• 4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or another cloud service.
• 3+ years of experience in open-source frameworks
• Container orchestration services such as Docker and Kubernetes and Azure tooling.
• Advanced understanding of DevOps concepts including Azure DevOps framework and tools.
• Advanced PowerShell scripting skills.
• Advanced understanding of monitoring concepts and tooling.
• Advanced understanding of security protocols and products.
• Experience with continuous delivery and infrastructure.

Compensation

Focalise will pay a salary based on your experience. We are also finalising our employee share option scheme and you will have the opportunity to participate in this scheme.

Marketing Demand Manager

Working at Focalise

When you work at Focalise you are at the intersection of innovation and impact. We engage in applied research and development, collaboratively, with our customers. We search out and prioritise our R&D missions based on the positive impact we can make in the world.  You will benefit from continuous learning and peer to peer support from some of the brightest minds. You will be part of making the impossible, possible.

About the Role

Focalise seeks a Marketing Demand Manager to be the catalyst for a new, market engaged, marketing function. The team that will eventually emerge will be multi-disciplinary experts in emerging digital marketing and demand generation, and will be passionate about measuring results and being guided to higher performance by data.

The Marketing Demand Manager will be the initial hire and will quickly establish the marketing function and build the team.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced digital marketer and demand generator with a background in building content driven campaigns and multi-channel marketing. We are seeking someone with solid commercial awareness who is comfortable in an ambitious, young company environment with a mix of experienced executives and highly capable technology experts. You will be experienced, a self-starter, creative with a passion to produce a positive impact and you will be a curious experimenter. You will be able to provide evidence of career success.

In this role you will:

• Work with the CEO on marketing strategy and campaign development.
• Own the creation and implementation of marketing campaigns, content and assets.
• Interact widely with target markets, customers, and other members of the Focalise leadership team.
• Maintain and continuously develop the strength of the Focalise brand.
• Work with external service providers.
• Through marketing build a pipeline of marketing qualified leads to meet the objectives of the Focalise business plan.
• Advise on marketing tech stacks.
• Own and develop Focalise social marketing channels.
• Prepare and analyse performance data and produce regular campaign performance and marketing lead pipeline reports.
• Operate within budget.

You will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism or another relevant field.
• At least 2 years of demonstrable experience in digital marketing and content-led campaign development.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Experience of working with social media platforms, web analytics and CRM.
• Knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• The ability to develop into a leader of the marketing function within Focalise.

Compensation

Focalise will pay a salary based on your experience. We are also finalising our employee share option scheme and you will have the opportunity to participate in this scheme.

Customer Success Specialist

Working at Focalise

When you work at Focalise you are at the intersection of innovation and impact. We engage in applied research and development, collaboratively, with our customers. We search out and prioritise our R&D missions based on the positive impact we can make in the world.  You will benefit from continuous learning and peer to peer support from some of the brightest minds. You will be part of making the impossible, possible.

About the Role

In Focalise we believe in partnering with customers to ensure they achieve maximum delight from our solutions and platforms.

As a Customer Success Specialist, you are a dedicated professional focussed on ensuring the satisfaction and success of existing and prospective customers by managing processes related to customer onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support.

You are instrumental in onboarding new customers and ensuring they continually receive the full benefits of our solutions.  Your responsibilities will include managing the implementation process, being the go-to contact for customer inquiries, configuring software elements, and coordinating with other teams for complex integrations or customisations.

As an initial hire, you are expected to help lead the setup of the Customer Success function.

If you’re passionate about customer success and adept at juggling multiple projects, we’d love to have you on board.

In this role you will:

• Work with the Operations Director on building and delivering a customer success and retention strategy.
• Serve as a project manager of all new customer implementations.
• Service as primary contact for all existing customers, providing guidance, support and managing interactions with technical support.
• Advocate for the customer need by capturing, sharing, proactively responding to, and owning feedback.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, encouraging continued use of solutions.
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the Customer Success function.

You will have:

• 3+ years of demonstrable experience in a customer support role.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in CRM software (such as HubSpot, Salesforce or Dynamics, etc).
• Approachable and systematic, process-oriented mindset.
• Ability to be organised and juggle multiple tasks.
• The ability to develop into a leader of the Customer Success function within Focalise.

You will excel if you have:

• Experience leading small teams.
• Experience leading strategic discussions with key accounts, understanding their business objectives and aligning our product offerings.
• Act as a subject matter expert in customer success methodologies.
• Proven experience conducting training sessions for customers on advanced product features.
• Experience and comfort handling customer escalation of complex issues with an understanding, friendly, professional and task-focussed manner.

Compensation

Focalise will pay a salary based on your experience. We are also finalising our employee share option scheme and you will have the opportunity to participate in this scheme.

Community Manager

Working at Focalise

When you work at Focalise you are at the intersection of innovation and impact. We engage in applied research and development, collaboratively, with our customers. We search out and prioritise our R&D missions based on the positive impact we can make in the world.  You will benefit from continuous learning and peer to peer support from some of the brightest minds. You will be part of making the impossible, possible.

About the Role

Focalise seeks an experienced Community Manager to take responsibility for the implementation and development of the Focalise community. This includes strategic community development, member capture and on-boarding, member engagement and levels of interactivity and advocacy. You will ensure that the Focalise community becomes a ‘cannot live without’ resource for members and one of the primary reasons why community members remain loyal to Focalise.

The Community Manager is the person most likely to build the Focalise and grow the Focalise brand reputation.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Community Manager with a good understanding of digital marketing and community initiatives and campaigns that foster engagement and encourage interaction.. You will be experienced, a self-starter, creative with a passion to produce a positive impact and you will be a curious experimenter. You will be able to provide evidence of career success.

In this role you will:

• Work with the CEO, marketing and you will interact across all functions within Focalise.
• Grow the Focalise community, working with marketing and sales to achieve growth objectives, encouraging community word-of-mouth marketing and organic community growth.
• Within Focalise, be the advocate for the Focalise customer community. Within the Focalise customer community, be the Focalise brand builder.
• Be responsible for ensuring successful on-boarding of community members and on ensuring high levels of community engagement.
• Be the primary face of Focalise within our community and the logical first level engagement point for community members.
• Foster and develop community leaders.
• Ensure that community members adhere to Community guidelines.
• Be responsive to community member queries and activity.
• Ensure that the Focalise community objectives, aligned to the Focalise business goals, are being met.
• Manage and administer the Focalise community platform.
• Design and run community initiatives and campaigns.
• Develop and deliver insightful community KPI’s, reports and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for new Community initiatives and value propositions.
• Operate within budget.

You will have:

• At least 2 years of demonstrable experience in online community management.
• Project management skills to be able to prioritise and deliver against continuously emerging demands.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• An execution mindset and be a self-starter.
• A reputation as a trusted relationship builder.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to rapidly become expert in the use-case domains of Focalise community members.
• A good working knowledge of online marketing.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Experience of working with social media platforms, web analytics and CRM.
• Knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• The ability to develop into a Focalise leader that influences our strategic direction.

Compensation

Focalise will pay a salary based on your experience. We are also finalising our employee share option scheme and you will have the opportunity to participate in this scheme.

Customer Acquisition Principal

Working at Focalise

When you work at Focalise you are at the intersection of innovation and impact. We engage in applied research and development, collaboratively, with our customers. We search out and prioritise our R&D missions based on the positive impact we can make in the world.  You will benefit from continuous learning and peer to peer support from some of the brightest minds. You will be part of making the impossible, possible.

About the Role

Let’s talk plainly, this is a sales role. Focalise seeks an experienced Customer Acquisition Principal to own and produce the customer acquisition and revenue goals of Focalise. The reason that we have not given this role the title of Sales, is that our cultural intent is to deliver our mission in partnership with our customers. We are not merely selling to them. Instead, we are experts, engaging in discussion, research and discovery, to unearth underserved needs and possibilities. We then collaborate with customers and funding organisations to make the impossible, possible.

While this role will at times involve selling standardised products and services, the primary requirements will be in identifying and shaping new R&D projects within our target sectors.

The Customer Acquisition Principal will be expert at building trusted relationships, in selling point solutions and in the discover and bid stages of solution and consulting sales.

The ideal candidate will also have experience, or a strong network in one or more relevant sectors such as Search and Rescue (including combat search and rescue), humanitarian disaster relief organisations, border and critical infrastructure security and maintenance, construction, policing, and government.

In this role you will:

• Work with the CEO and marketing to target sectors, shape campaigns, generate and close opportunities.
• Build and implement a sales plan that delivers the revenue goals of Focalise.
• Be a visible and recognised advocate for Focalise in target sectors and communities.
• Own and build the pipeline of revenue opportunity that will achieve or exceed the revenue goals of Focalise.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM.
• Alongside the CEO, build the Focalise sales operation and team.
• Deliver accurate forecasts and reports.
• Operate within budget.

You will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism or another relevant field.
• A 3-year track record of achievement in product and consulting sales.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong commercial skills.
• A reputation as a trusted relationship builder.
• Deep understanding of sales and bid processes.
• A grasp of emerging technologies and AI.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• The ability to influence Focalise strategy.
• The potential to lead the future Focalise sales function and teams. .

Compensation

Focalise will pay a salary based on your experience. We are also finalising our employee share option scheme and you will have the opportunity to participate in this scheme.