Real-Time Computer Vision Engineer (C++)

Shieldai; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + equity for permanent roles

Hybrid work model

Career development pathway

Job summary

Shield AI in Port Melbourne is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer (C++) to help build real-time perception for autonomous platforms. You will design novel computer vision algorithms, develop C++ CV pipelines, and integrate deep learning within edge systems alongside AI and robotics engineers.

We welcome both PhD graduates and experienced developers. This hybrid role offers salary + equity, a strong career path, and the chance to contribute to mission-critical defence-tech solutions with a global

Qualifications

• Design and implement novel computer vision algorithms from scratch, optimized for real-time performance.
• Develop and maintain C++-based CV pipelines as part of autonomous mission systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of AI, robotics, and optical engineers to deliver reliable edge solutions.
• Exposure to deep learning for image classification, recognition, or sequence modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel computer vision algorithms from scratch, optimized for real-time performance.
• Develop and maintain C++-based CV pipelines as part of autonomous mission systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of AI, robotics, and optical engineers to deliver reliable edge solutions.
• Support the integration of deep learning models into broader CV systems, working closely with AI experts.
• Stay across current academic research and emerging techniques in computer vision and ML.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Real-time CV

Deep learning

Object detection

3D reconstruction

SLAM

OpenCV knowledge

Autonomy systems

Defense experience

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

OpenCV

CUDA

Job description

Shield AI in Port Melbourne is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer (C++) to help build real-time perception for autonomous platforms. You will design novel computer vision algorithms, develop C++ CV pipelines, and integrate deep learning within edge systems alongside AI and robotics engineers.

We welcome both PhD graduates and experienced developers. This hybrid role offers salary + equity, a strong career path, and the chance to contribute to mission-critical defence-tech solutions with a global