Computer Vision Engineer

Harmattan AI; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI in Lausanne, Switzerland, is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to join its Machine Learning and Computer Vision team. You will develop core CV components across robotics and aerospace projects and contribute to production-grade pipelines.

The role emphasizes research, dataset preparation, algorithm optimization, deployment, monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration with software and simulation teams to deliver mission-critical systems for allied forces.

Qualifications

• Educational background: master's degree in CS or related field; PhD a plus.
• Strong math foundation and coding skills; hands-on ML/CV project experience.
• Experience with Python and C++; familiarity with robotics/aerospace domains is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Research CV methods and help curate training/validation datasets.
• Build and refine training pipelines and metrics to improve model performance.
• Implement ML/CV models into production-ready environments and integrate with Harmattan AI systems.
• Test algorithms in real-world environments and monitor performance for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with software and simulation teams to align development with system requirements.

Skills

Strong mathematical foundations

Python

C++

ML/CV project experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

PhD (a plus)

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

CUDA

Job description

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About The Role

We are looking for a Computer Vision Engineer to join our Machine Learning and Computer Vision team. This role is crucial for developing core technical components across various robotics/aerospace projects.

Responsibilities

• Research & Data Preparation:
  • Conduct research on state-of-the-art Computer Vision methodologies. Participate in the creation and curation of training and validation datasets.
  • Perform statistical analyses and develop visualization tools to ensure data quality.
• Algorithm Development & Optimization:
  • Build and refine training pipelines and metrics to enhance model performance.
  • Develop and optimize Computer Vision algorithms for multiple robotics/aerospace projects.
• Deployment & Integration: Implement ML/CV models into production-ready environments. Ensure seamless integration with Harmattan AI’s systems and conduct rigorous code reviews.
• Validation & Monitoring: Test algorithms in real-world environments and develop monitoring tools. Track model performance and continuously improve deployed solutions.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with software and simulation teams to align development with system requirements. Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Educational Background: A degree from a top-tier engineering school or university (Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field, PhD is a plus)
• Technical Expertise: Strong mathematical foundations, coding skills (Python, C++ is a plus) and hands‑on ML/CV project experience. Experience in top AI companies is a huge plus.
• Passion for ML: Enthusiasm for Machine Learning and Computer Vision.
• Strong Communication & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.