Research Engineer – VIO / SLAM / Computer Vision

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company at the forefront of Spatial AI is seeking a Research Engineer based in London. The role involves designing and implementing SLAM and perception algorithms, leading innovative projects in robotics and automation. Candidates should hold an advanced degree and possess deep knowledge of spatial AI systems and deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in SLAM and computer vision.
• Deep knowledge of VIO and optimization.
• Experience deploying SLAM in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Design & implement SLAM algorithms for real-time applications.
• Collaborate with teams to translate R&D into practical solutions.
• Advance applied Spatial AI with domain experts.

Skills

SLAM

Computer Vision

Sensor Fusion

Geometric Inference

C++

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Vision, Robotics, or a related field

Tools

CUDA

Vulkan

OpenCL

Metal

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Research Engineer – VIO / SLAM / Computer Vision, london

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Research Engineer (senior / lead / expert level)to join a rapidly growing company at the forefront of Spatial AI, delivering advanced perception solutions in robotics, logistics, & automation.

This position offers the chance to lead innovation in Visual-inertial odometry (VIO) SLAM, bridging research with real-world deployment.

They are offering hybrid working from a commutable distance from London.

As a Research Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Design & implement cutting-edge SLAM & perception algorithms for real-time localization, mapping, & scene understanding.
• Build robust Spatial AI systems optimized for real-world applications.
• Collaborate with product & engineering teams to transform R&D breakthroughs into practical robotics & automation solutions.
• Contribute to advancing applied Spatial AI within a team of domain experts.

As a Research Engineer your skills will include:

• Master's or PhD in computer vision, robotics, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience
• Deep knowledge of SLAM, computer vision & VIO
• Strong background in optimization, sensor fusion & numerical linear algebra
• Experience deploying SLAM in industrial or embedded environments

Preferred

• Familiarity with machine learning for semantic/geometric inference.
• Experience in GPU computing, e.g. Vulkan, CUDA, OpenCL or Metal
• Exposure to embedded systems development.

Feel free to also refer someone you may know who could be good for the role. If they are successfully placed, we offer a great referral scheme!

Key words – Visual-inertial Odometry / SLAM / Computer Vision / Robotics / CUDA / Vulkan / OpenCL / Metal / Sensor Fusion / Embedded Systems / Semantic Inference / Geometric Inference / C++ / Spatial AI

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