AI Software Engineer

About the role

We're seeking an exceptional AI Software Engineer to develop novel computer vision models for analyzing videos of dogs and cats to diagnose a variety of conditions. This position combines cutting-edge ML research with practical software engineering to create a production-ready diagnostic system that veterinarians can use to improve health outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Collaborate with the team to design and implement custom ML architectures optimized for video analysis of canine movement patterns
• Develop full-stack applications to make ML models accessible to veterinary professionals and to work on our video capture platform
• Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs
• Deploy and monitor ML and other systems in production environments

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to read and understand cutting edge research and implement the models they describe.
• 3+ years experience developing and deploying computer vision models
• Strong understanding of deep learning architectures for video processing (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, ViTs)
• Proficiency in PyTorch
• Experience with back end development using Go, Java, Rust, or strongly typed languages
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerization

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to contribute in multiple areas including backend servers, devops, and React/Typescript
• Experience with GoMS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Math, or related field
• A love of dogs and other furry friends

What You'll Be Doing

The role requires someone who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and can transition between ML research and practical software engineering tasks. The ideal candidate is passionate about applying ML to real-world problems, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited about building technology that improves animal welfare.

Why Join Synergy Pet Group?

Every role at Synergy touches the lives of pets, the people who love them, and the veterinarians who care for them. With a decade of sustained growth and national reach, we're building solutions that expand access to pet care, strengthen the veterinary community, and redefine how employers support pet families. If you want to do work that matters — and see your impact scaled across millions of pets — you’ll find a home here.