Computer Vision Engineer

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and vision coverage

Professional development

Research opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Computer Vision Engineer to join a forward‑looking technology team in Queenstown, NZ. You will design, implement, and optimize CV algorithms for real‑world applications, leveraging OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch across image and video analysis tasks.

You will work with large datasets, state‑of‑the‑art models, and collaborate with engineers to deploy CV systems on diverse platforms, while staying current with the latest deep learning advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS/EE or related field.
• Proven computer vision development experience with a strong project portfolio.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python with OpenCV, scikit-image, etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms and GPUs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize computer vision algorithms and models for real-world applications.
• Implement and integrate CV solutions using OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Process and analyze large image and video datasets for training and validation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to deploy CV systems across platforms.
• Research and stay updated on the latest advancements in CV and deep learning.

Skills

C++

Python

Deep learning

Computer vision

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE or related

Tools

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Computer Vision Engineer to join their advanced technology team in Queenstown. This role is focused on developing and implementing cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and systems for various applications, including image recognition, object detection, and video analysis. You will work with large datasets, state-of-the-art deep learning models, and collaborate with a team of engineers and researchers to bring innovative visual intelligence solutions to life. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to pioneering work in a rapidly evolving field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize computer vision algorithms and models for real-world applications.
• Implement and integrate CV solutions using frameworks like OpenCV, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Process and analyze large image and video datasets for training and validation purposes.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to deploy CV systems on various platforms.
• Research and stay updated on the latest advancements in computer vision and deep learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in computer vision development, with a strong portfolio of projects.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., OpenCV, scikit-image).
• Strong understanding of deep learning techniques for image and video analysis.
• Experience with cloud platforms and GPU computing is a plus for this role in Queenstown.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• A challenging and rewarding work environment.
• Cutting-edge technology and research opportunities.