(Senior) Computer Vision Engineer (f/m/d)

B. Braun Group; Freiburg im Breisgau; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Braun New Ventures GmbH in Freiburg is seeking a (Senior) Computer Vision Engineer to shape digital surgery.

You will design and implement software for a platform combining computer vision, AI, medical imaging and surgical navigation, from early prototypes to production-grade medical device software. The role requires strong skills in C++ and Python, experience with OpenCV, PyTorch and ROS2, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to deliver robust, tested software under medical

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in relevant field and several years of CV/ML experience.
• Strong software engineering skills and production-ready code delivery.
• Experience with C++ and Python and medical software context.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for a digital surgery platform using CV, AI and imaging.
• From prototypes to production-ready medical device software.
• Contribute to CV pipelines: camera calibration, 3D reconstruction, tracking.
• Translate research into robust, maintainable products with tests.
• Support verification, validation and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate in a scrum team with diverse engineers and researchers.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technology evaluations.
• Ensure code quality with CI/CD and automated tests.

Skills

Computer Vision

Python

C++

Machine Learning

OpenCV

PyTorch

ROS2

Git

Linux

3D Visualization

Education

M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Medical Imaging or related field

Tools

OpenCV

VTK

PCL

PyTorch

ROS2

Git

Azure DevOps

Linux

Job description

At B. Braun New Ventures, we are shaping the future of digital surgery by combining computer vision, artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and surgical navigation to improve patient outcomes and transform surgical workflows.

We are looking for a (Senior) Computer Vision Engineer (f/m/d) to join our team in Freiburg. As part of an interdisciplinary and innovation-driven environment, you will work on cutting-edge technologies such as machine learning-based instrument tracking, camera calibration, 3D visualization, image-guided surgery, and real-time navigation systems. In this role, you will make a direct impact on the development of next-generation medical products used in operating rooms worldwide.

Duties And Responsibilities

• You design and develop software for a digital surgery platform encompassing computer vision, artificial intelligence, medical imaging, and surgical navigation
• Your tasks span from developing early-stage prototypes to creating production-ready medical device software
• You contribute to computer vision pipelines including camera calibration, 3D reconstruction, image registration, object and instrument tracking, and machine learning-based perception
• You create robust, maintainable, and scalable software solutions by translating research concepts into high-quality products
• You ensure high software quality by applying unit and integration test methodologies, performing code reviews, and supporting continuous integration practices
• You work in a scrum team collaborating with software developers, software architects, system engineers, AI researchers, UX engineers, quality engineers, and product owners
• You contribute to technical design decisions, software architecture, and technology evaluations
• You support verification, validation, and documentation activities in compliance with medical software standards and regulations

Professional competencies

• M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, Medical Imaging or a related field
• Several years of industrial or research experience developing computer vision or machine learning applications
• Strong software engineering skills and experience delivering high-quality production code
• Experience developing complex software systems in C++ and/or Python
• Quickly embracing new technologies and different programming languages
• Technologies and topics we currently work with include OpenCV, VTK, PCL, PyTorch, ROS2, Git, Azure DevOps, Linux, computer vision, machine learning, camera calibration, and 3D geometry
• Experience with software design patterns, CI/CD, DevOps practices, and automated testing
• Experience with computer vision topics such as pose estimation, tracking, SLAM, image registration, or multi-view vision

Personal competencies

• You are self-motivated with a hands-on and proactive mentality
• You have an innovative mindset with enthusiasm for high-tech medical products and digital surgery solutions
• You combine scientific curiosity with a product-oriented mindset
• You enjoy solving challenging technical problems at the interface of software, AI, and medical technology
• You thrive in interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You communicate professionally in English. German language skills would be a plus

B. Braun New Ventures GmbH | Haakon Schröder | [phone]