AI Researcher

About the Role:

Our R&D team builds cutting-edge visual intelligence for the global retail industry, analyzing complex in-store scenes and dense shelf environments across major markets worldwide. We combine deep learning, modern Vision-Language Models (VLMs), and generative AI to extract real-time understanding from retail imagery at massive scale.

Recently, we expanded into Augmented Reality (AR) - merging machine learning, 2D/3D geometry, and computer graphics to deliver interactive, spatial experiences directly onto edge devices. As an AI Researcher on this team, you will focus on solving non-trivial algorithmic challenges, developing visual and multimodal architectures, and shipping production-grade solutions deployed across thousands of stores globally.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Model Development & Optimization: Train, fine-tune, and evaluate deep learning models and Vision-Language Models (VLMs) tailored for fine-grained retail scene understanding and product recognition.
• AR & Spatial Solutions: Design and implement features bridging computer vision and computer graphics, applying 2D/3D geometric principles to power interactive Augmented Reality workflows.
• Edge & On-Device Deployment: Profile, optimize, and quantize non-trivial algorithms for latency- and memory-constrained edge hardware (e.g., mobile devices and embedded systems).
• VLM & Generative AI Innovation: Work hands-on with multimodal LLMs, VLMs, and advanced prompting techniques to create next-generation automated recognition tools.
• Algorithm Refinement & Scaling: Enhance and optimize existing algorithms to ensure high efficiency, robustness against varying store conditions, and global scalability.
• Benchmarking & Rigorous Evaluation: Systematically benchmark, test, and evaluate ML models against real-world retail datasets to ensure top-tier accuracy and reliability.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying Machine Learning and Deep Learning models in production or applied R&D environments.
• Computer Vision & Math Foundations: Strong understanding of classical and modern computer vision, along with the linear algebra, calculus, and mathematical foundations required for 2D/3D geometry and spatial graphics.
• Multimodal & Generative AI: Practical experience working with modern LLMs/VLMs and prompt engineering techniques.
• Core Tech Stack: High proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (Keras, Tensorflow, Jax preferred).
• Research-to-Product Mindset: Strong problem-solving ability to take complex academic/R&D concepts and adapt them into robust, non-trivial production features.
• Communication: Comfortable collaborating daily in English, both written and verbal, in a distributed international team.

**Nice to Have:**

• Experience with Augmented Reality frameworks (e.g., ARKit, ARCore) or computer graphics pipelines (OpenGL, WebGL, or game engines).
• Edge Computing: Familiarity with optimizing models for edge devices and inference runtimes (e.g., CoreML, or TFLite).
• Prior domain experience in retail analytics, planogram compliance, or fine-grained object recognition.

What We Offer:

• Full remote or hybrid work from our cozy office in Krakow.
• The option to enroll in a medical package on preferential terms.
• Subsidized English language courses.
• Company-provided work equipment.
• Opportunities for internal growth and career development.
• Access to internal learning resources.

Compensation: 25,000 - 35,000 PLN per month. Exact compensation may vary depending on skills, experience, and location within Poland.

City:

Kraków

About FORM:

FORM powers the world’s two billion mobile workers as they change companies and industries for good, with mobile technology that improves execution from the frontline. FORM solutions include the AI-enabled task management platform GoSpotCheck, Trax’s image recognition technology, and FORM OpX, all of which activate and connect teams in the field – with leaders, missions, and each other – so they can deliver success in the enterprise. With more than 25 years of experience, FORM supports 100,000+ global users from some of the world’s more recognizable global brands in 45 countries.