NetVirta is a fast growing, venture-backed startup in the fashion fit technology space. If you’ve had difficulty shopping online because you couldn’t find clothing or footwear that fit, you’ve experienced the problem we address. It’s an issue that troubles shoppers around the world and NetVirta is uniquely positioned to solve it.
Founded by two MIT graduates and located in Boston and Singapore, NetVirta is the world’s leading fit technology provider for medical, retail and sports equipment brands, helping customers order the right size with precision 3D body scanning. We began serving the medical industry in 2013, helping doctors scan medical patients to create custom-fit orthotics and prosthetics. In 2017, we expanded to enable NFL and NCAA football players to obtain custom-fit helmets. Fast forward to 2022, NetVirta’s closed deals with multiple clothing and footwear brands in North America, Europe, and Asia.
We are proud to be certified as Great Place to Work® in Singapore.
What can you expect?
As a Senior Researcher at NetVirta, you will work alongside research experts in developing state-of-the-art 3D human body reconstruction, clothing simulation and virtual clothes try-on techniques. Our team offers a highly stimulating research environment with exciting challenges of vast real-world applications. Our work will unlock a future in which billions of users have access to accurate and personalized 3D body data, enabling a wide range of applications ranging from eCommerce to fitness. The potential to change the world with rich 3D data is immense – and you will be at the forefront of the 3D revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop & enhance cutting-edge computer vision & graphics algorithms for 3D reconstruction, visualization & analytics, 3D simulation and virtual try-on.
- Comprehensively understand current state-of-the-art technologies and approaches as well as their limitations
- Propose novel approaches with commercialization potential
- Evaluate complexity of solutions for timely commercial delivery
- Systematic analysis of technical challenges to produce viable consumer-friendly solutions
- Collaborate with Researchers in delivering scalable solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of research findings into the company's products
Required Skills & Experience
- PhD in Computer Vision/Graphics, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or related technical field OR at least 5 years working experience under related technical field.
- Research concentration in areas such as
- Human segmentation / tracking / pose estimation
- 3D processing, reconstruction & simulation
- Statistical human models
- Real-time image/video processing
- Avatars & virtual try-ons
- Camera calibration & localization
- Deep learning experience in computer vision, human/object detection/segmentation/parsing, GAN, diffusion, LLM, etc
- Proficient in rapid prototyping with Python (C++ is good to have)
Good-to-Have
- Working experience in industrial research
- Relevant experience in a team-lead or project management capacity
What else is awaiting you?
- Career development opportunities, like mentoring, career exploration through a Japanese concept called Ikigai.
- Learning is fundamental to our culture, your growth together with Netvirta's are paramount to how we can transform the industry.
- Besides hard work, we value your well-being and want you to have fun too! Attractive compensation and benefits as well as engagement and welfare activities awaits you.
- Work alongside with friendly colleagues in a positive environment.
Join the NetVirta family to work in a nurturing, collaborative environment! Not only will you be exposed to cutting edge technologies that will shape the future of shopping, you’ll contribute to them too!
Note: Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We appreciate your interest and please do not stop trying if you don’t hear back from us!!
