Computer Vision Engineer

Spectacular AI; Espoo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectacular AI in Espoo, Finland is seeking a candidate with strong theoretical and programming skills in modern computer vision methods. You will work to bridge academic advancements with production code.

The ideal candidate has an MSc in a relevant STEM field, good Python skills, and is ready to relocate to the Helsinki region for a full-time, in-person position. Experience with SLAM and modern vision methods is a significant advantage.

Qualifications

• Completed MSc or higher degree in relevant STEM field.
• Good Python programming skills with basic knowledge of Git and Linux.
• Hands-on experience with VIO, SLAM, INS, or photogrammetry.
• Capability of contributing to top-tier research publications.
• Fluency in English.
• Readiness to relocate to Helsinki region for full-time work.
• Legal right to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between academic breakthroughs and production code.
• Work on SLAM, sensor fusion, and visual localization.
• Engage with multimodal foundation models and novel view synthesis.

Skills

Python programming

Git

Linux

Education

MSc or higher in a relevant STEM field

Tools

Eigen

Ceres

GTSAM

g2o

OpenCV

Job description

Working alongside our team, you will help bridge the gap between academic breakthroughs and robust production code. This role is an ideal fit if you possess a strong theoretical understanding of modern computer vision methods paired with solid programming skills.

Areas of interest include:

• SLAM, sensor fusion, photogrammetry, and visual localization
• VLMs, multimodal foundation models, and novel view synthesis
• Guidance, navigation and control

Requirements

• A completed MSc or higher degree in a relevant STEM field (e.g., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics).
• Good Python programming skills and at least basic knowledge of Git and Linux.
• Hands-on experience with VIO, SLAM, INS or photogrammetry, or modern computer vision methods such as Dust3r, VGGT, and ACE Zero is considered a significant advantage.
• You should be capable of contributing to the field at a level consistent with top-tier research publications.
• Fluency in English.
• Readiness to relocate to the Helsinki region, Finland for full-time, in-person work in our Espoo office.
• Legal right to work in the EU.

Ideal Extras

The following skills, qualifications and experience are not mandatory but highly valued

• A PhD degree
• Software engineering best practices, CI/CD, build systems, or C++ skills.
• Experience with libraries such as Eigen, Ceres, GTSAM, g2o, or OpenCV.
• Embedded camera systems, sensors, or electronic/mechanical engineering.
• Domain knowledge: Aviation, UAVs, Geographic Information Systems (GIS).