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About Rival: Backed by top VCs and angels, Rival is building a unique 3D content-sharing platform and a first-of-its-kind foundational AI model that converts any 2D video into an immersive 3D experience. Currently a team of 13, Rival has brought together talents from Google, Meta, Amazon, BCG, Morgan Stanley, etc. Project Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated PhD intern to join our team and contribute to an exciting project focused on developing a novel, end-to-end system for converting standard 2D videos into compelling 3D (stereoscopic or depth-based) formats using advanced AI techniques. The goal is to research, design, and implement deep learning models capable of understanding scene geometry, motion, and temporal consistency directly from monocular video input to generate high-quality 3D output automatically. This research has the potential to revolutionize content creation and consumption for VR/AR and 3D displays. Your Responsibilities: Conduct literature reviews on state-of-the-art methods in monocular depth estimation, novel view synthesis, video understanding, and 2D-to-3D conversion. Design, implement, and experiment with deep learning architectures (e.g., Transformers, CNNs, GANs, Diffusion Models) for the 2D-to-3D conversion task. Focus on key challenges such as temporal consistency, handling complex motion, maintaining geometric accuracy, and computational efficiency. Process and manage large-scale video datasets for training and evaluation. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers to integrate findings into a prototype system. Analyze results, document findings, and present progress regularly. Contribute to potential publications or patent applications based on research outcomes. Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in / just finished a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Research focus in Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, or Graphics. Solid theoretical understanding and practical experience in deep learning and computer vision fundamentals. Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow). Experience working with image and/or video data. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Preferred Qualifications: Track record of relevant publications in top-tier CV/ML conferences (e.g., CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICML, SIGGRAPH). Experience specifically with monocular depth estimation, stereoscopic vision, view synthesis, video generation, or 3D reconstruction. Familiarity with video processing tools (e.g., OpenCV, FFmpeg). Experience with large-scale model training and data pipelines. Contributions to relevant open-source projects.
Experienced Software Engineers Wanted – Join Our Growing Team for a Unique Opportunity We are offering an exciting opportunity for experienced engineers to join our team in an equity-only capacity for now. There will be a transition into a full salaried position as the company grows. This means you'll have the chance to be part of something truly special from the ground up—shaping the product, influencing key decisions, and sharing in the long-term success of the business. If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to be truly invested in the future of an innovative technology company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for versatile software engineers who are proficient in the below technologies and tools. Candidates must be of a versatile mindset and we will look for individuals with the capability of providing valuable contributions in a start-up environment. Key Skills & Experience We’re interested in candidates with experience in some or all of the following: Frontend Development Hands-on experience with AngularJS and modern front-end frameworks Experience with React Native, and/or mobile app development Strong understanding of front-end workflows and UX/UI principles Experience building web-based User Access Control (UAC) systems Backend & Database Technologies Enterprise-level, scalable Node.js application development Strong grasp of back-end architectures and best practices Experience with MongoDB and database scalability techniques Security & Infrastructure Proficiency in Linux administration Strong expertise in AWS services (e.g., EC2, IAM, Cognito, SQS/SNS) Setting up automated CI/CD pipelines, DevOps Bonus Skills Experience with Java, Swift/Objective-C, or Google Firebase What's On Offer A truly unique opportunity to be part of and develop a patented idea from the ground-up Equity-based package, with a goal to transition into a salaried role Flexible working environment, with occasional travel to London required Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies Professional growth and development opportunities A collaborative and supportive team culture How to Apply If you have an entrepreneurial mindset and expertise in any of the areas above and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting, we’d love to hear from you. No agencies, please.