Senior Applied Research Engineer

TEEMA; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geospatial intelligence is seeking a Senior Applied Research Engineer to innovate aerial imagery processing algorithms. This role involves leveraging advanced techniques in computer vision and 3D geometry, requiring strong proficiency in C++ and Python. You will improve accuracy in aerial images and design data solutions while collaborating with product teams. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience and a deep understanding of geospatial principles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in applied research, software engineering, or algorithm development.
• Strong skills in C++, Python; hands-on with OpenCV, GDAL.
• Expertise in multi-view geometry, spatial data pipelines using PostGIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of algorithms for aerial imagery processing.
• Design methods to improve spatial accuracy of images.
• Develop scalable data pipelines for large spatial datasets.

Skills

C++

Python

Computer Vision

Geospatial Systems

3D Reconstruction

Photogrammetry

Data Pipelines

Tools

OpenCV

GDAL

NumPy

PostGIS

AWS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Applied Research Engineer
Job ID:81284
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia

Overview:
Our client is looking for aSenior Applied Research Engineer (C++, Python, Photogrammetry, Geospatial, Computer Vision) to develop novel aerial imagery processing algorithms for drone-enabled geospatial intelligence.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the development and prototyping of innovative algorithms in computer vision, 3D geometry, and geospatial data processing to enhance automated aerial imagery understanding.

• Design methods to improve spatial accuracy of aerial images, leveraging photogrammetric techniques even with limited ground control data.

• Investigate geometric and semantic image analysis, including feature extraction, segmentation, and object-level matching across multiple views.

• Work extensively with coordinate reference systems, projection transformations, and georectified imagery.

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable C++ and Python code to support rapid prototyping and smooth handoff to production engineering teams.

• Develop scalable data pipelines to handle large spatial datasets, integrating spatial databases and cloud-native services.

• Stay abreast of state-of-the-art advances in 3D reconstruction and geospatial imaging, applying them to real-world aerial data workflows.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to assess feasibility, scope impact, and translate research concepts into actionable implementation plans.

What you must have:

• 8+ years of experience in applied research, software engineering, or algorithm development in computer vision, geospatial systems, or related domains.

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with hands-on experience using libraries such as OpenCV, GDAL, and NumPy.

• Deep expertise in multi-view geometry, 3D reconstruction, camera models, coordinate reference systems, and photogrammetric principles including bundle adjustment and camera pose estimation.

• Proven ability to design and implement scalable prototypes for spatially indexed data pipelines using tools like PostGIS and cloud services (AWS).

Nice to have:

• Experience with point cloud processing and tools such as PDAL.

• Familiarity with radiance field modeling, NeRFs, or generative scene reconstruction techniques.

• Knowledge of modern machine learning approaches including object detection (e.g., YOLO), semantic segmentation (e.g., SAM), and applications of LLMs or generative AI for imagery.

• Prior experience translating experimental research into production-quality solutions within fast-paced or startup environments.

Salary/Rate Range: $ 200,000.00 – $250,000.00

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website atwww.teemagroup.com