Computer Vision Engineer - VisionAI

DroneShield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DroneShield, based in Sydney, is seeking a software engineer to advance our AI-powered computer vision platform for defense applications. You will design and optimize vision algorithms, integrate new camera models, and work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, real-time solutions.

The role requires 3+ years in software engineering, strong C++ skills, Python, OpenCV or similar, and experience with embedded/edge computing on NVIDIA GPUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong C++ development, multi-threading, benchmarking, and profiling.
• Python proficiency; familiarity with Golang preferred.
• Experience with computer vision libraries (OpenCV) and AI models (ONNX/TensorRT).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, benchmark, and optimise CV algorithms for detection and tracking.
• Develop interfaces to support new camera models and configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integration.

Skills

C++ development

Python

Golang

Object tracking algorithms

Control theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Git

GitLab CI

ClearML

GStreamer

CUDA

OpenCV

ONNX/TensorRT

Job description

About The Role

Work with cutting-edge AI technology that helps make the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) develops market-leading counter-drone solutions used by military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement operating in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world. Employees work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex technical problems and delivering mission-critical capabilities where performance, reliability, and speed matter.

As an ASX200-listed company and the world's only publicly listed pure-play counter-drone business, DroneShield is experiencing rapid growth. Revenue increased from A$57 million in 2024 to more than A$217 million in 2025, supported by record profitability, a global sales pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and annual R&D investment of over A$50 million.

Since 2017, DroneShield has grown from 11 employees to more than 550 globally, with operations across Australia, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, supporting customers in over 70 countries.

The role is based at DroneShield's Sydney headquarters, which houses corporate, commercial, engineering, and operational teams supporting the company's global growth and customer base.

You will be at the forefront of advancing our computer vision capabilities by integrating cameras and algorithms to build our next-generation AI-powered detection, identification, and tracking optical systems.

You’ll collaborate closely with system engineers, machine learning engineers, and product teams to ensure our product is performant, reliable, and optimised for real-world defence applications. This position offers the opportunity to work on unique, mission-critical challenges where your contributions directly impact global security outcomes.

Responsibilities, Duties And Expectations

• Design, implement, benchmark, and optimise computer vision algorithms to enhance detection, classification, and tracking capabilities
• Develop and adapt software interfaces to support the integration of new camera models and configurations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical requirements and ensure seamless integration of computer vision solutions

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• More than 3 years of experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in C++ development, including multi-threading, unit testing, benchmarking, and profiling
• Experience programming in Python is required, and familiarity with Golang is preferred
• Experience with computer vision libraries (e.g. OpenCV) or integrating AI models (e.g. ONNX, TensorRT)
• Experience integrating cameras or similar sensors (e.g., LiDAR, thermal cameras)
• Experience programming control algorithms for electromechanical systems is preferred
• Experience with edge computing or embedded systems for real-time applications (e.g. NVIDIA GPUs, CUDA, GStreamer)
• Experience modelling dynamic systems with mathematical representations using first-principles and system identification techniques is preferred
• Knowledge of object tracking algorithms (e.g., Kalman filters, optical flow) and/or control theory is preferred
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and workflow automation tools (e.g. GitLab CI, ClearML)
• Previous ‘start-up’ or ‘scale-up’ experience is preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to data quality, and effective cross-team communication
• An abundance of ambition and motivation to grow the company and compete with the big players in the industry