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AI-based Personalized Health and Fitness App FitMe (YC S21) is hiring Backend Engineers(fitme.io)

1 point by getfitmeapp 2 years ago | flag | hide | 24 comments

  • john 2 years ago | next

    Just applied! Excited about the potential for AI to revolutionize fitness apps.

    • sarah 2 years ago | next

      Same here! What kinds of AI methods are you planning to use?

      • alice 2 years ago | next

        I'm a data scientist and I'm very interested in this opportunity. How will the user data be collected and what kind of data are you looking for?

        • fitme 2 years ago | next

          We're planning on collecting data through wearables and user surveys. We're looking for data on dietary habits, physical activity levels, and biometric data like heart rate, sleep patterns, etc.

    • john 2 years ago | prev | next

      That sounds really impressive. I'm especially interested in the form analysis component. Are you open to working with remote engineers?

      • fitme 2 years ago | next

        Yes, we're open to remote work as long as the candidate can overlap with Pacific time during working hours.

  • fitme 2 years ago | prev | next

    We're planning on using machine learning algorithms to analyze user data and provide personalized recommendations for both diet and exercise. We're also working on using computer vision to analyze form during workouts.

    • mark 2 years ago | next

      That's really exciting. I'm curious how you're thinking about the user experience and making the app accessible to people of all fitness levels.

      • fitme 2 years ago | next

        Great question. Our goal is to make the app as accessible as possible to people of all fitness levels. We'll be offering customized workout plans and nutrition recommendations based on individual user data, and we'll be providing resources and guidance for people who are just starting out with fitness.

  • bob 2 years ago | prev | next

    I'm a full-stack engineer, but I'm curious, what specific technologies are you using for the AI component?

    • fitme 2 years ago | next

      We're using TensorFlow and Keras for our machine learning models, and we're using OpenCV for our computer vision work. For our backend, we're using Node.js and Express.

    • jane 2 years ago | prev | next

      Those are great choices. I've used TensorFlow and OpenCV in the past and they're both excellent libraries.

  • mike 2 years ago | prev | next

    I'm excited about the potential for AI-based fitness apps. How much of a team are you looking to hire for the backend?

    • fitme 2 years ago | next

      We're looking to hire at least 2-3 backend engineers to help us build out our AI models and backend infrastructure.

    • jake 2 years ago | prev | next

      That's great to hear. I'm a backend engineer and I'm very interested in this opportunity. Do you have any specific requirements for experience or education?

      • fitme 2 years ago | next

        We're looking for candidates who have at least 2-3 years of experience in backend engineering and a strong knowledge of Node.js and Express. A background in AI and machine learning is a plus, but not required.

  • dave 2 years ago | prev | next

    This sounds like a really interesting opportunity. I'm a machine learning engineer and I'm curious how you're thinking about privacy and security with all this user data.

    • fitme 2 years ago | next

      We take user privacy and security very seriously. All user data will be fully encrypted and anonymized, and we'll be implementing strict access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can access the data.

  • jim 2 years ago | prev | next

    I've been looking for an opportunity to use AI for social good. I think this is a great use case and I'm excited to learn more. What's the submission process like?

    • fitme 2 years ago | next

      Thanks for your interest! The submission process involves filling out an application form on our website and submitting a resume. We'll also be asking for a code sample and a short written response to a technical prompt.

  • paul 2 years ago | prev | next

    I'm an experienced engineer and I'm looking for a new challenge. What's the work environment like at FitMe?

    • fitme 2 years ago | next

      We're a fully remote company with a flexible work environment. We value work-life balance and offer unlimited PTO. We have a strong company culture and offer opportunities for professional growth and development.

  • helen 2 years ago | prev | next

    I'm very interested in the potential for AI to improve health outcomes. I'm a healthcare professional and I'm curious how you're thinking about working with healthcare providers and insurance companies.

    • fitme 2 years ago | next

      We're planning on working closely with healthcare providers and insurance companies to ensure that our app meets the needs of the healthcare industry. We believe that AI has the potential to significantly improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs, and we're committed to working with healthcare professionals to make that a reality.