Webcomics, a booming industry projected to skyrocket to $56B by 2030 (twice the “paper” comics/mangas market) - at the tip of the $400B anime/cartoon iceberg - are transforming the way entertainment IP is discovered through a mobile native experience. Pioneered by platforms like Naver's Webtoon, these digital illustrations captivate hundreds of millions of global genZ and young adult users on their mobile devices.
Despite the thriving fan communities surrounding storytelling, fan art, and fan fiction on platforms such as Discord, Instagram, and Wattpad, creating webcomics remains a daunting task due to stringent publishing constraints and limited drawing skills for the majority of users.
Enter Kartoon: the future "TikTok of comics," designed to be the premier destination for consuming and crafting captivating illustrated stories. Empowering fan communities and harnessing the potential of cutting-edge genAI technology, Kartoon simplifies the creation and remixing of webcomics, breaking down barriers and sparking a new era of frictionless visual storytelling. The bold vision: the new Batman will emerge from Kartoon.
Description de la mission
Who We Are
Kartoon stands at the forefront of interactive storytelling, merging the vivacious world of webcomic narratives with the dynamism of mobile engagement. Our mission is to Democratize Casual Creativity.
With us, anyone, from beginners to experts, can harness the power of generative AI to craft and share their unique comic stories.
Your Role: ML Research Engineer
Your Mission:
(Hands on) Lead or co-lead the design, implementation, and testing, of algorithms and method for debugging and diagnosing ML algorithms and their adaptation.
The above includes methods for detecting data drift, model biases, personalization etc.
Observe for emerging common patterns of use and identify for opportunities for generalization.
Implement cutting-edge research papers to explore and learn
Why Choose Kartoon?
Core impact: At Kartoon, ML is central. Your work will directly shape the narrative tools used by millions of casual creators. Be part of a team that doesn't just adopt the latest ML advancements – we aim to be the pioneers, and you'll be at the forefront.
Transparent ethos with care: We cherish open dialogue, always approaching challenges with genuine ambition on bringing delight to our users - focusing also on what truly counts for our team.
Join an international adventure from the get-go. We are a venture-backed US company focusing at a truly fun challenge: how to empower casual creators. We welcome remote work, we have a local presence in Paris, and we ambition at opening an office in Tours later in the life of the company.
Diversity is more than just a buzzword at Kartoon. We're genuinely enthusiastic about building a team where everyone feels at home. Female candidates and those from all walks of life are strongly encouraged to jump aboard.
Profil recherché
What You Bring to the Table:
Strong algorithmic and statistical knowledge.
Strong understanding of the fundamental mathematics and architectures of ML technologies.
Expertise in Computer Vision
Extensive experience with ML libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn
7+ years experience on training, evaluating, and characterizing ML models and systems.
3+ years of experience in computer vision ML domain and its application.
Strong programming skills
Bonus: Experience with LLM and/or diffuser models
Processus de recrutement
Entretien avec CTO
Entretien avec CEO
Test technique puis entretien de debrief / discussion