Computer Vision Engineer

Ash Technologies; Naas; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life cover

Annual leave loyalty scheme

Career progression

Bike to Work scheme

Job summary

Ash Technologies Ltd. in Naas, Co. Kildare, is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to join our team. This role blends computer vision, machine learning, and production-grade software engineering to develop advanced visual inspection systems for industry.

You will work with Python and C++ on Linux, collaborate with hardware and embedded teams, and help transition R&D solutions into reliable production software. On-site only.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software or related engineering field.
• Experience in computer vision and image processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise vision pipelines for industrial inspection.
• Develop and deploy ML models for defect detection/classification/measurement.
• Work with Python/C++ on Linux-based systems.

Skills

Python

C++

OpenCV

ML/DL

Algorithms

Software design

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related

Tools

Linux

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Ash Technologies Ltd. was founded in 1994 to design and manufacture a range of award-winning electronic magnifiers for the visually impaired. In 2013, Ash decided to apply its innovation and design skills to digital vision and inspection for industry.

Based in Naas, Co. Kildare, we have built our reputation for agile innovation, designing, and manufacturing digital inspection systems that enable our target market businesses thrive in a complex environment where inspection, accuracy, tracking, and traceability are intrinsic to our partner's development and growth.

Our philosophy is simple; we are curious, we work hard, we are passionate about what we do, and we provide value to our partners through successful delivery and support of our unique solutions. We believe in working closely with our target markets and industries to ensure that our solutions and platforms are relevant and simple to use. Having recently developed and launched ASH's Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence platforms for industry, we are growing the team to support the growing demand for ASH's solutions for Industry.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of computer vision, machine learning, and production ready software engineering, contributing directly to the development of advanced visual inspection systems. You will work closely with software, embedded, and hardware engineers to design, implement, and deploy vision algorithms that operate in real-world industrial environments. The role involves both algorithm development and practical system integration, with an emphasis on reliability, performance and maintainability.

The successful candidate must be available to work at the company premises in Naas, Co. Kildare and must possess a full clean driving licence. Please note that this is not a hybrid working role.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimise computer vision and image processing pipelines for industrial inspection applications
• Develop and deploy machine learning and deep learning models for defect detection, classification, and measurement
• Work with Python and C++ codebases across Linux-based systems
• Integrate vision algorithms with embedded and edge-based hardware platforms
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including embedded systems, electronics, optics, and product engineering
• Evaluate algorithm performance using appropriate metrics and datasets; iterate based on real-world results
• Contribute to system architecture, code reviews, and technical documentation
• Support the transition of R&D solutions into production-ready software

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline
• Professional experience in computer vision and image processing
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++
• Practical experience with OpenCV and image processing techniques
• Familiarity with machine learning / deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow)
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Exposure to real-time or performance-constrained systems
• Experience working with camera sensors, optics, and lighting, including an understanding of how imaging hardware and acquisition conditions affect algorithm performance
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality practices

Personal Attributes

• Comfortable working in a customer-facing role, able to engage with clients and clearly communicate technical concepts in a professional manner
• Well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Collaborative, curious, and solution-oriented
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Adaptable to evolving project requirements and customer-driven development
• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
• Company pension and life cover
• Annual leave loyalty scheme
• Career progression and further education support
• Bike to Work scheme
• Supportive, technically strong team environment

Contact

Talk to one of our team about your specific inspection needs.

B5, M7 Business Park,
Naas, Co. Kildare,
W91 P684, Ireland

Covert Farm, Long Lane,
East Haddon, Northamptonshire,
NN6 8DU, United Kingdom