Real-Time C++ Computer Vision Engineer - Edge

Shield AI

City of Melbourne

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Computer Vision C++ Engineer to advance real‑time perception for its autonomous systems. You will design, build, and integrate high‑performance CV algorithms into C++ pipelines for edge deployment, translating research into deployable software and tackling bespoke perception challenges.

The role demands strong C++ expertise, experience with real‑time systems, and a solid grounding in CV and ML fundamentals.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Deep proficiency in C++, with experience in high‑performance, real‑time environments.
Experience designing and implementing custom computer vision algorithms from scratch.
Solid understanding of computer vision, image processing, and machine learning basics.
Strong software engineering fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, performance, and version control.
Proven ability to own technical work from requirements through design, implementation, and delivery.
Ability to collaborate with AI, robotics, and optical engineers to deliver edge solutions.

Responsibilities

Design and implement real‑time perception capabilities for autonomous systems.
Develop and integrate advanced computer vision algorithms into high‑performance C++ pipelines.
Translate research concepts into deployable software for edge deployment.
Work on bespoke perception models and their integration into perception systems.
Improve robustness across varied lighting, viewpoints, and environments.