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

B. Braun Group; Freiburg im Breisgau; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

B. Braun New Ventures GmbH in Freiburg im Breisgau is searching for a (Senior) Computer Vision Engineer to advance digital surgery through machine learning-based instrument tracking, camera calibration, 3D visualization, and real-time navigation systems.

The role involves designing production-ready software across CV pipelines, collaborating in a cross-functional scrum, and ensuring compliance with medical software standards. English proficiency is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Computer vision

Machine learning

C++

Python

OpenCV

ROS2

Software architecture

CI/CD

Git

Education

M.Sc. or PhD in Computer Science / related field

Tools

OpenCV

VTK

PCL

PyTorch

ROS2

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

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

Company: B. Braun New Ventures GmbH

Job Posting Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Functional Area: Research and Development

Working Model: Hybrid

Requisition ID: 14022

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 stakeholdersYou communicate professionally in English. German language skills would be a plus

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