Research Engineer – VIO / SLAM / Computer Vision

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company at the forefront of Spatial AI is seeking a Research Engineer with expertise in Visual-inertial Odometry and SLAM. This pivotal role involves designing innovative perception algorithms, collaborating with top-tier engineering teams, and contributing to cutting-edge projects in robotics and automation. Candidates should have a Master's or PhD along with 5+ years of related experience, combining theoretical knowledge and practical application in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in SLAM, computer vision, or robotics.
• Strong background in optimization, sensor fusion, and numerical linear algebra.
• Familiarity with embedded systems development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design & implement cutting-edge SLAM & perception algorithms.
• Collaborate with product & engineering teams for practical solutions.
• Contribute to advancing applied Spatial AI.

Skills

Computer Vision

SLAM

VIO

Optimization

Sensor Fusion

Numerical Linear Algebra

Education

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

Tools

CUDA

Vulkan

OpenCL

Metal

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Research Engineer – VIO / SLAM / Computer Vision, slough

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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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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