viisights is a leading provider of behavioral understanding systems for real-time video intelligence that leverage unique artificial intelligence technology. The company provides behavioral understanding systems for safe and smart cities, smart enterprises, critical infrastructures, transportation hubs and shared mobility initiatives.
viisights was founded by a group of serial entrepreneurs with proven track records in building and developing businesses that rely on innovative, state-of-the-art technologies. The company’s founders recognized the growing global need for intelligence promoting safer physical and virtual public areas – and realized that smart video understanding technology can become a true game changer.
viisights is committed to developing artificial intelligence technologies that facilitate human-like video understanding, which in turn serves as basis for fully autonomous video intelligence systems powered by pattern prediction technology. To achieve success, the company relies on a seasoned management, a knowledgeable tech team, cutting-edge technological expertise and a far-reaching vision.
Introduction to viisights
Asaf Birenzvieg
CEO
Asaf is highly experienced
professional with strong mix
of managerial and technical
skills. Asaf has more than 20
years of software engineering
experience in strategic
planning, product development,
building organizations and
operations. Former CEO &
Founder of Zaponet – data
science solution, sold to Ness
Technologies.
Former Director of Engineering
at Jumptap , sold to Millennial
Media. Prior to Jumptap
Asaf was an R&D manager
at Amdocs content division
leading the first development
and implementation of Amdocs
digital commerce platform.
Asaf has a Bsc. in information
system from the Technion and
MBA in business management
from Bar-Ilan university.
Menashe Rothschild
CPO
Menashe has a record of
leading strategy planning,
product development and
technology in a variety of
companies and domains. His
areas of expertise include
internet, advertising, media,
telecom, mobile and e-health.
Adept at driving strategy at
start-up and large established
global technology companies
in innovative environments.
He served as CTO at
Comverse, one of the world’s
leading telecom providers,
as well as holding various
executive and board positions
in several companies.
Simon Polak
Chief Scientist & Research
Simon Polak is the Chief
Scientist of viisights. He has
BA (summa cum laude) and
MSc in Computer Sciences
from Technion and spent 5
years in Computer Sciences
PhD program in Hebrew
University.
He has 18 years of experience
in research and development
in the field of Machine
Learning with applications to
Computer Vision and Natural
Language Processing both in
the academia and the industry
(Intel, JustVisual).
Amjad Akkawi
CTO
Amjad experience spans
all aspects of architecting,
designing and building,
implementing and deploying a
complex, distributed, scalable
and highly-perform real-time
information, big data and
mission-critical systems in a
global internet environment.
He is former co-founder
of Zaponet – data science
solutions, sold to Ness
Technologies. Amjad served
as CTO in Zaponet and later
in NESS Technologies. Prior
to Zaponet, he fills various
development leading positions
in JumpTap, Galil Software and
Neustar. He Holds a MA in
Computer Science from the
Braunschweig University of
Technology in Germany.
DATA MANAGER
Responsibilities
We are looking for a top-notch experienced hands-on data/content manager to join our group of data managers.
This isn’t a managerial role, the role is to effectively define, discover, collect and manage data for machine learning algorithms.
Defining the details of the data-sets that are required for training and testing our state-of-the-art computer vision and audio and text analytics algorithms.
Collecting and tagging massive content items (e.g. images, video and text) in a timely manner according to engineering and product instructions.
Test the quality of the company’s recognition and analysis algorithms through an iterative training process.
Work with external resources and service providers, i.e. Amazon Mechanical Turk, Contractor.
Constantly work on optimizing the training and quality assurance processes by creating and updating working procedures and task methodologies by using various tools and driving engineering platform requirements.
Required Skills
Experience in managing massive amount of content/data items (tens of millions).
Excellent proven content/data collection and search skills via the open web and via web proprietary resources.
Detail-oriented – know how to pay attention to details – A Must Have.
Experience in managing content (images and videos) for training of computer vision algorithms – Big Advantage.
Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn and utilize new technologies and tools.
Full Stack Software Engineer/Team Lead
Responsibilities
We are looking for a top-notch full-stack experienced software engineer. As a leading team member, you will have a significant role in developing the key features of the company’s products mainly in building the training subsystem – a critical component in the machine learning framework. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, design, prototyping, testing and simulation of those features. The optimal candidate is an experienced software engineer who can be responsible and implement the subsystem, in all its aspects.
Required Skills
Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field – A Must.
At least 3 years of proven experience in a similar role – A Must.
Knowledge of JAVA and Python – A Must.
Knowledge in Relational Database – A Must.
Knowledge in REST Web Services – A Must.
Knowledge in HTML, CSS, JS, JQuery – A Must.
Knowledge in Angular – Advantage.
Knowledge in NoSQL databases – Advantage.
Knowledge of UNIX shell scripts – Advantage.
Knowledge of Cloud e.g. Amazon, Azure – Advantage.
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and tools – A Must.
Machine Learning Algorithm Developer Expert
Responsibilities
We are looking for a top-notch algorithm developer in the fields of Machine Learning and Computer Vision. As a leading team member, you will have a significant role in developing the
company’s products’ key features. You will be responsible for feature requirements analysis, design, prototyping, testing and simulation. The optimal candidate is a hands-on algorithm developer with real world experience in algorithm design, optimization and implementation, complemented by a broad knowledge of modern Computer Vision and Machine Learning tools.
Required Skills
Proven experience in design and development of algorithms for one of the following: Computer vision, Deep Learning and Machine Learning – a must.
M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering or related field – a must.
Track record in algorithmic research and development with an expertise in creating data plans for analysis and simulation, predictive analytics, machine learning and image/video analysis – a must.
Experience in Python – a must.
Experience in C++ – big advantage.
Experience in working with one of the deep learning frameworks (CAFFE, TensorFlow etc.)– big advantage.
Experience in handling massive amounts of data structured and unstructured residing in a big-data store (e.g. Hadoop) – big advantage.
Excellent communication skills.
VP OF PRODUCT
Responsibilities
We are looking for a top-notch VP of Product in the field of video analytics for security, safety and surveillance with experience and expertise in defining, creating and managing product specifications in various related domains. The perfect candidate would be responsible for converting the company’s strategy to the most innovative video analytics products that leverage the company’s unique video understanding technology. You will supervise the product definition and the product development and will have full responsibility for delivering high standard products. As a leading team member, you will join the company’s management team and will be responsible for all aspects of product management and product development activities. You will be in charge of product management (specifications toward engineering) and product development (the engineering team). The perfect candidate would be a hands-on senior product manager, director or vice-president from a company that operates in the domain of security and surveillance using unique technology. The perfect candidate has taken products from vision to market delivery, with tens of millions of dollars in revenues.
Required Skills
Bachelor degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer science, Finance, Business Management or related field – a must.
At least 10 years’ experience as a Senior Director or VP of Product Management for a technology company – a must.
Expert knowledge in video analytics from at least one of the following domains: safe & smart city, critical infrastructures, secure and safe (smart) business, brick and mortar retail– a must.
Experience in converting company vision into detailed oriented product specification and product marketing activities – a must.
Experience in agile development methodology – big advantage.
Experience in engineering and engineering processes – big advantage.
Experience in using products that use data for competitive advantage – big advantage.
Adequate knowledge of Big Data as a domain: From business implications to the range of technologies, via product and architectural aspects.
Excellent business and technical analytical skills – ability to analyze & solve complex problems in large domains.
Project management skills, ability to manage tasks with direct and indirect subordinates – big advantage.
Business analysis: Proven competency in business analysis, requirements definition and business case production.
Proven influencer and communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
Forward thinking: Able to inspire, predict trends, develop a vision and a roadmap.
Flexibility: has a flexible approach to change, is able to work effectively in a variety of situations, under ambiguity, seeks improvements and looks to the future.
Communication: strong writing and presentation skills; ability to clearly communicate complex messages to a variety of audiences including senior management and to the board of directors.
Algorithm Team Lead
Summary
We are looking for a top-notch algorithm team lead in the fields of Machine Learning and Computer Vision. As a team lead, you will have a major role in developing and productizing the company’s products. You will be responsible for setting up best practices of machine learning development and lead the team to adhere to these practices. You will work with the Chief Scientist to set the technical direction of the company.
Responsibilities:
Manage the algorithmic team of the company.
Work together with the Chief Scientist to set the technical direction of the team.
Be a hands-on algorithmic developer, in charge of some of the modules of the team.
Set up the best practices of machine learning development procedures.
Work together with the software team and the CTO on integrating and productizing the company’s products.
Guide and monitor the content team to collect and annotate the content to properly serve the machine learning process.
Work with the product manager to define the features of the product and translate the market needs to development tasks.
Required Skills:
At least one tenure as an algorithmic team lead.
Track record in algorithmic research and development with expertise in creating data plans for analysis and simulation, predictive analytics, machine learning and image/video analysis.
Experience in working with one of the deep learning frameworks.
Experience in Python and C/C++ development.
M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering or a related field.
Excellent communication skills and customer facing orientation.
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and tools.
Advantages:
Experience in computer vision is a plus.
Experience in video environment – e.g. OpenCV, Gstreamer, Deepstream.
R&D Director
Summary
We are looking for a top-notch R&D Director to lead the development of a product based on machine learning and computer vision technologies. You will be responsible for setting up and leading the team to adhere to the best practices of software development through the whole life cycle – from requirement to deployment and support of the customers. Together with product management you will set up the product development plan that will lead to execution. You will work with the CTO and the CSO to set the company’s technical direction.
Responsibilities
Manage the software development teams to deliver the company’s products.
Setup the best practices of software development and lead the team to adhere to these practices.
Work with the product manager to define the features of the product and translate the market needs to development tasks.
In charge of building and executing the product development to meet the quality, budget and schedule objectives.
Provide environment and tools to the algorithmic and content teams in the company.
Build and expand the development team.
Required Skills:
At least one tenure as team lead in an algorithmic or big data environment.
Experience in building a product which is based on machine learning.
Experience in designing, building and supporting large scalable distributed systems that handle massive amounts of data.
Experience as a strong software engineer (preferably using Java) working on highly scalable and performance systems.
Experience in both SQL and NOSQL databases.
Knowledge in design patterns for high performance, scalable, distributed and efficient architecture and code.
Excellent communication skills and customer facing orientation.
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and tools.
Advantages:
Experience in handling massive amounts of data structured and unstructured reside in a big-data store.
Experience in building User Interfaces, reports, dashboards, multi-dimensional cubes and using data exploration tools.
Experience with data-collection tools and technologies e.g. scribe, flume –advantage.
Familiarity with Python.
Familiarity with C/C++.
Experience in building distributed SAAS cloud-base systems.
Senior Implementation Data Engineer
Summary
We are looking for a top-notch C/C++ and Python experienced software engineer to join the R&D team. As a senior member of the R&D team, you will be responsible for the engineering aspects of our Machine Learning engine. You will work on the design and implementation of a state-of-the-art distributed video intelligence systems that aim to revolutionize the way video in being understood by machines. You will face performance, scalability and engineering challenges in creating a unique value proposition to our customers. Our product is deployed in both clustered on-premise environments as well as SAAS configuration on the public cloud.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop multi-threaded software environment for running in production machine learning models.
Integrate and utilize video processing environments, like DeepStream.
Design and develop an optimized software environment for managing and processing large amounts of data in real time.
Participate in building a state of the art engineering environment, using agile methodologies, to handle all the phases of the product – from design to customer support.
Required Skills:
At least 5 years of proven experience as an implementation data engineer.
Experience in designing, building and supporting algorithmic models in multi-threaded distributed systems or platforms that handle massive amounts of data.
Experience as a strong Python software engineer.
Experience as a strong C/C++ software engineer working on highly scalable and performance systems.
Experience in video environment – e.g. OpenCV, Gstreamer, Deepstream.
Excellent communication skills and customer facing orientation.
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and tools.
Advantages:
Knowledge in design patterns for high performance, scalable, distributed and efficient architecture and code.
Experience with data-collection tools and technologies e.g. scribe, flume –advantage.
Experience in Scala.
Experience in video environment – e.g. OpenCV, Gstreamer.
Senior Java Backend Lead
Summary
We are looking for a top-notch Java experienced software engineer to join the R&D team. As a senior member of the R&D team, you will be responsible for the backend of our product. You will work on the design and implementation of a state-of-the-art distributed video intelligence system that aims to revolutionize the way video is being understood by machines. You will face performance, scalability and engineering challenges in creating a unique value proposition to our customers. Our product is deployed in both clustered on-premise environments as well as SAAS configuration on the public cloud.
Responsibilities:
Develop – from design to deployment – back-end of a large-scale, multi-threaded distributed system.
Given a high-level functional specification write high-level and detailed technical specifications & designs for complex distributed systems that will run on multiple environments – on-premise and cloud based.
Design and Develop automation platform for A/B, Unit, System and Integration testing.
Participate in building a state of the art engineering environment, using agile methodologies, to handle all the phases of the product – from design to customer support.
Required Skills:
At least 5 years of proven experience in developing back-end software.
Experience in designing, building and supporting large, scalable, multi-threaded distributed systems that handle massive amounts of data.
Experience as a strong JAVA software engineer working on highly scalable and performance systems.
Experience with Java based frameworks – Spring, Memcache and the likes.
Experience in multithreading, queues, messaging bus.
Experience with relational (SQL) data store.
Experience in B2B API design, implementation and deployment.
Experience in modelling structured and unstructured data into key-value and document NoSQL store (e.g Coachbase, MongoDB, Casandra, AeroSpike).
Excellent communication skills and customer facing orientation.
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and tools.
Advantages:
Knowledge in design patterns for high performance, scalable, distributed and efficient architecture and code.
Experience in multi-tenant architectures and implementation.
Experience with data-collection tools and technologies e.g. scribe, flume –advantage.
Experience in Scala.
Experience in video environment – e.g. OpenCV, Gstreamer.
Customer Solution Expert
Summary
We are looking for a top-notch customer facing solution expert. As a leading team member, you will have a major role in interacting with the customers around the globe and assisting them to use our product in the best way that meets their needs.
Responsibilities:
You will be responsible for guiding and supporting our customers in pre-sale process, as well as during deployment of our products.
During the pre-sale process, you will:
Understand the customer’s environment and needs and promote the relevant solution.
Manage and support trials and Proof-of-Concept with the customer.
During the post-sale process, you will:
Deploy, integrate, test, train and monitor the product in the customer’s environment.
Customize and configure the product for the customer’s need.
Assist the customer in using and monitoring the products within their environment.
Required Skills:
At least 5 years of proven experience in a similar role, with global, international customers.
Knowledge and experience in video analytics concepts and systems.
Knowledge and experience in surveillance environment.
Experience in system and network troubleshooting.
Knowledge in Unix shells.
Excellent technical communication skills – written and verbal.
Ability and motivation to rapidly learn new technologies and tools.
Advantages:
Knowledge of video technologies (protocols, formats, systems).
Knowledge of networking protocols, configurations and management.
Knowledge of Cloud e.g. Amazon, Azure.
Knowledge of system monitoring tools and processes.
Scripting in Python and/or PHP.
Customer Success Manager
Summary
We are looking for a Senior Experienced Account and Channel Manager for creating long-term, trusting relationships with our channels and customers worldwide. The Account Manager’s role is to oversee a portfolio of assigned customers, maintain existing and develop new business from existing clients and actively seek new sales opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Operating as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to the accounts – channel or direct.
Manage accounts project for ensuring the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives.
Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
Overseeing customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements to maximize profit.
Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors.
Develop new business with existing clients and/or identify areas of improvement to meet sales quotas.
Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. system usage and licensing/financial ones).
Prepare reports on account status.
Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed.
Requirements:
Proven work experience in a similar role:
In global environment – customers and channels overseas, with both channels and direct customers, in a technical domain
Strong project management skills including knowledge in project management tools.
Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs.
Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level.
Proven ability to juggle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail.
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel domestic and abroad from time to time.
Advantages:
Experience and knowledge of video surveillance domain.
Familiarity with the video analytics market.
Knowledge of video analytics systems.
BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field.
Experience with CRM software (e.g. Salesforce, pipedrive).
Experience in a startup company during its growth phase.
UK and Europe Country Manager
Summary
As the country manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of sales & business development of your country, customer and channel management, product operation and support. You will be required to develop, maintain and execute the local market business development and sale strategy through the demonstration of deep knowledge in understanding the video surveillance local market trends. Your main goal would be exceeding company sales and business development targets by selling through channels or selling direct. You will be starting as the sole person in your country and follow results-driven team expansion plan you will create and maintain.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for company business and operation in the target country.
Create marketing, business and operational plans based on a fixed budget and achievable revenue goals.
Execute company’s go-to-market strategy in the target country by building and maintaining a network on system integrators, distributors and/or value-added resellers.
Recruiting, training and managing staff.
Produce period business performance reports according to company’s guidelines.
Represent the company in conferences, seminars, forums or any professional events that can promote the company.
Required Skills:
At least 5 years of proven experience in a similar role.
Experience in working with channels/distributors.
Experience with working directly with end customers.
Deep business knowledge and experience in video surveillance and the video analytics market.
Proven past experience in business development, sales and/or channel or account management.
Hands-on can execute all major roles if required: business development, sales, channel and account management.
A natural leader who inspires and motivates those around them.
Outstanding negotiating skills.
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel domestic and abroad when needed.
USA Country Manager
Summary
As the country manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of sales & business development of your country, customer and channel management, product operation and support. You will be required to develop, maintain and execute the local market business development and sale strategy through demonstration of deep knowledge in understanding the video surveillance local market trends. Your main goal would be exceeding company sales and business development targets by selling through channels or selling direct. You will be starting as the sole person in your country and follow results driven team expansion plan you will create and maintain.
Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for company business and operation in the target country.
Create marketing, business and operational plans based on a fixed budget and achievable revenue goals.
Execute company’s go-to-market strategy in the target country by building and maintaining a network on system integrators, distributors and/or value-added resellers.
Recruiting, training and managing staff.
Produce period business performance reports according to company’s guideline
Represent the company in conferences, seminars, forums or any professional events that can promote the company.
Required Skills:
At least 5 years of proven experience in a similar role.
Experience in working with channels/distributors.
Experience with working directly with end customers.
Deep business knowledge and experience in video surveillance and the video analytics market.
Proven past experience in business development, sales and/or channel or account management.
Hands-on can execute all major roles if required: business development, sales, channel and account management.
A natural leader who inspires and motivates those around them.
Outstanding negotiating skills.
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel domestic and abroad when needed.
Office Manager and Executive Team Assistant
Responsibilities:
Manage company “new office project” – interact with real-estate brokers, designers and suppliers for managing company move to its new office.
Manages and handles office day to day activities for providing high quality working environment.
Handle office vendors, suppliers and their contracts and bills.
Answering calls and managing CEO and executive team calendars.
Preparing documents, excel reports and presentations.
Handling the team’s traveling arrangements.
Help with different customer facing and marketing activities.
Light accounting – issuing invoices, receipts and bank-deposits.
Required Skills:
3 plus years of proven experience within a similar role – a must.
Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (outlook, word, excel and power-point) – a must.
Enthusiastic and full of energy – a must.
Excellent proven written and verbal skills in English – a must.
Excellent communication with people facing orientation – a must.
Knowledge and experience with managing projects – big-advantage.
Basic knowledge in accounting – big-advantage.
Knowledge in Google Apps for business – advantage.
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