Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Thedrivegroup; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

TheDriveGroup in Sydney is seeking a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to own real-time detection, classification and tracking systems. This hands-on role sits at the intersection of CV, software engineering and edge AI, delivering production-grade solutions.

You will design and optimize CV algorithms in C++ and Python, integrate sensors, and push models to edge and GPU environments, collaborating with ML and systems engineers to ship robust, scalable software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in computer vision, perception or software engineering.
• Strong commercial software engineering experience with C++.
• Proven ability to build and deploy real-world computer vision systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise computer vision algorithms across object detection, classification and tracking.
• Build high-performance, production-grade software using C++ and Python.
• Develop and optimise real-time image and video processing pipelines.
• Integrate cameras and other sensors into computer vision systems.
• Deploy and optimise AI/ML models across edge and GPU environments.
• Work across multithreading, benchmarking and profiling to improve system performance.
• Solve complex problems across tracking, sensor fusion, 3D geometry and image processing.
• Collaborate with Software, ML and Systems Engineers to take solutions from development through to production.
• Take ownership of technical problems and contribute to architecture and engineering decisions across the product.

Skills

C++

Python

OpenCV

CUDA

TensorRT

Edge AI

Multithreading

Real-time processing

Computer Vision

Tools

GStreamer

ONNX

NVIDIA GPUs

LiDAR

Job description

• Own complex, real-world Computer Vision engineering
• C++, Python, CUDA, TensorRT & Edge AI
• Leading technology business with cutting edge solutions

Join a rapidly scaling Australian technology company building advanced AI-powered systems designed to solve complex, real-world problems.

We’re looking for a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to help build the next generation of real-time detection, classification and tracking systems.

This is a highly technical, hands-on position sitting at the intersection of Computer Vision, Software Engineering and Edge AI. You’ll take ownership of complex computer vision problems and help turn algorithms and models into performant, reliable systems operating in challenging physical environments.

Location

Sydney (3 days/week in office)

Salary

Up to $160k + Super (DOE)

What You'll Do

• Design, develop and optimise computer vision algorithms across object detection, classification and tracking
• Build high-performance, production-grade software using C++ and Python
• Develop and optimise real-time image and video processing pipelines
• Integrate cameras and other sensors into computer vision systems
• Deploy and optimise AI/ML models across edge and GPU environments
• Work across multithreading, benchmarking and profiling to improve system performance
• Solve complex problems across areas such as tracking, sensor fusion, 3D geometry and image processing
• Work closely with Software, Machine Learning and Systems Engineers to take solutions from development through to production
• Take ownership of technical problems and contribute to architecture and engineering decisions across the product

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years' experience across Computer Vision, Perception or Software Engineering
• Strong commercial software engineering experience with C++
• Proven experience building and deploying real-world computer vision systems
• Strong Python skills
• Experience with OpenCV or similar computer vision frameworks
• Strong understanding of areas such as object detection, segmentation, tracking or image processing
• Experience developing performance-critical, real-time or multithreaded software
• Experience integrating cameras, LiDAR, thermal imaging or similar sensors would be highly regarded
• Exposure to CUDA, TensorRT, ONNX, NVIDIA GPUs, GStreamer or other edge/embedded technologies would be advantageous
• Experience with tracking algorithms, 3D geometry, sensor fusion or control systems would be beneficial
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently own complex technical challenges

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If you have the right skills and attitude we would love to hear from you!

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Profession:Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering

Company: TheDriveGroup
Date posted: 26th Aug, 2026