Senior AI Researcher

At Gradiant, a leading technology center in Galicia, we develop deeptech solutions that combine artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and advanced communications (5G/6G, satellite, aeronautical systems...). For over 15 years, we have been transforming knowledge into real innovation for businesses, leading the complete R&D&I cycle through to technology transfer.

Our team is made up of professionals passionate about technology, social impact, and excellence. If you are looking for a dynamic environment with real impact on the business landscape and a horizontal work culture, keep reading!

You will join the Intelligent Systems Area, within the Primary Sector and Natural Resources line. In this line, we work on the development and application of artificial intelligence technologies to address challenges in sectors such as agriculture, livestock, forestry, fisheries, aquaculture, marine, and environment. We participate in projects related, among other fields, to:

• Precision agriculture and livestock farming.

• Monitoring and sustainable management of natural resources.

• Automatic analysis of images from cameras, drones, satellites, and other sensors.

• Computer vision for detection, classification, segmentation, and tracking.

• Prediction and decision support using machine learning and deep learning techniques.

• Optimization of production processes and improvement of their sustainability.

• Integration and exploitation of multi-sensor and geospatial data.

• Development of technological solutions for the marine, forest, and environmental sectors.

You will join a young and dynamic team with extensive experience in projects involving these technologies, with the clear mission of becoming the main driver of digitalization in Galician industry and a benchmark in process modernization through the application of innovative technologies.

Day-to-day tasks include:

• Conducting state-of-the-art research and technical feasibility studies for problem-solving.

• Technical execution of artificial intelligence projects applied to the primary sector and natural resources, ensuring the achievement of objectives, deadlines, quality, and deliverables.

• Supervising technical teams, planning, and monitoring tasks using tools such as Jira, GitHub, and other collaborative environments.

• Defining requirements, architectures, work plans, and validation strategies, translating client and partner needs into viable technological solutions.

• Contributing to the definition of the R&D strategy for the Primary Sector and Natural Resources line, identifying new technological application opportunities.

• Collaborating in the preparation of proposals and technical bids for national and international calls, as well as in meetings with clients, partners, and consortia.

We are looking for a person to contribute to consolidating and growing the line, combining technical execution and project management, support for the technological strategy, and contribution to new R&D&I proposals.

• At least 3 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence (ML/DL) and Python development. Knowledge of AI applied to imaging, computer vision, or image processing is desirable.

• Experience with GIT and code review processes (code quality, development best practices...).

• Fluent communication in English, technical documentation writing, and collaboration on international projects.

• Passionate about new technologies and solving problems. And, of course, willing to bring new ideas.

• Ability to work in a team.

• A degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry Engineering, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, or any related technical or scientific discipline.

• It would be great if you had experience in preparing proposals for national and European calls.

• We will take into account knowledge or experience in the development or technological validation in any of the fields of the primary sector and natural resources: agriculture, livestock, fisheries, aquaculture, marine environment, forestry, environment, or biodiversity.

💶 Salary: From €30,000 gross per year + 10% variable based on knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm!

🏖️ 23 vacation days + your birthday off + December 24th and 31st.

🤪#TroulaDays What is this? At Gradiant, you can choose one Friday off per month, so you can disconnect and enjoy a longer weekend.

🏡 Total flexibility: remote work, hybrid model, or office—you choose.

📚 Annual training budget and access to technical training, soft skills, and English classes.

💻 We provide you with all the necessary equipment so you can work comfortably.

🎁 Welcome Pack and flexible salary: restaurant vouchers, transport, childcare, health insurance...

👥 Collaborative, inclusive, and horizontal culture.

☕ Coffee, fresh fruit, and good times if you decide to come to the office.

🧠 Continuous internal training: share and learn with your colleagues.

We value all applications without distinction and will give special consideration to those with a disability certificate of 33% or more, in compliance with the LGD.

If you are passionate about data, technological infrastructure, working with brilliant teams, and want to make your mark on European technological innovation, Gradiant is your place.

📩 Send us your CV and tell us why you are interested in joining our team.

Te incorporarás al Área de Sistemas Inteligentes, dentro de la línea de Sector Primario y Recursos Naturales. Desde esta línea trabajamos en el desarrollo y aplicación de tecnologías de inteligencia artificial para dar respuesta a retos de sectores como el agrícola, ganadero, forestal, pesquero, acuícola, marino y medioambiental. Participamos en proyectos relacionados, entre otros ámbitos, con:

• Agricultura y ganadería de precisión.

• Monitorización y gestión sostenible de recursos naturales.

• Análisis automático de imágenes procedentes de cámaras, drones, satélites y otros sensores.

• Visión artificial para detección, clasificación, segmentación y seguimiento.

• Predicción y apoyo a la toma de decisiones mediante técnicas de machine learning y deep learning.

• Optimización de procesos productivos y mejora de su sostenibilidad.

• Integración y explotación de datos multisensor y geoespaciales.

• Desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas para el medio marino, forestal y ambiental.

Te integrarás en un equipo joven y dinámico, con gran experiencia en proyectos con dichas tecnologías y con la misión bien definida de ser el principal motor de la digitalización de la industria gallega y un referente en la modernización de procesos a través de la aplicación de tecnologías innovadoras.

• Realizar investigaciones de estado del arte y estudio de alternativas técnicas a los problemas detectados.

• Ejecución técnica de proyectos de inteligencia artificial aplicada al sector primario y los recursos naturales, asegurando el cumplimiento de objetivos, plazos, calidad y entregables.

• Supervisar equipos técnicos, planificar y realizar el seguimiento de tareas mediante herramientas como Jira, GitHub y otros entornos colaborativos.

• Definir requisitos, arquitecturas, planes de trabajo y estrategias de validación, traduciendo las necesidades de clientes y socios en soluciones tecnológicas viables.

• Contribuir a la definición de la estrategia de I+D de la línea de Sector Primario y Recursos Naturales, identificando nuevas oportunidades de aplicación tecnológica

• Colaborar en la elaboración de ofertas y propuestas técnicas para convocatorias nacionales e internacionales, así como en reuniones con clientes, socios y consorcios.

Las tareas del día a día incluyen:

Buscamos incorporar a una persona que contribuya a consolidar y hacer crecer la línea, combinando la ejecución técnica y gestión de proyectos, apoyo a la estrategia tecnológica y la contribución a nuevas propuestas de I+D+i.