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Computer Vision and Data Scientist

About the role

Develop and validate photo-based quality measurements with clear limits, uncertainty, and appropriate human review.

Responsibilities

  • Define measurable image-assessment tasks and reliable reference labels.
  • Build datasets with documented provenance, permissions, and representative conditions.
  • Evaluate models across farms, batches, devices, and operating environments.
  • Work with scientists and engineers on uncertainty, monitoring, and quality reports.

Experience and skills

  • Computer vision and statistical evaluation
  • Dataset design, annotation, and reproducible software
  • Clear explanation of measurement limitations

Equivalent practical experience is welcome.

First 90 days

  • A dataset specification and annotation guide linked to measurable produce-quality criteria.
  • A baseline model and evaluation using independently separated development and test data.

Working at Karpolax

We develop produce-preservation sachets and operate KarpoLink, a platform for fresh produce trade, quality analysis, and batch traceability.

Our operations are based in Uganda. Work location, contract type, pay, and travel requirements will be discussed before an offer.