Senior AI Engineer (Computer Vision)

Netcad; Çankaya; On-site; TRY 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcad in Turkey seeks a Senior AI Engineer focused on Computer Vision to lead the development and optimization of satellite imagery analysis tools and ensure seamless GIS integration.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in deep learning, image processing, and deploying models in production, with hands-on experience in geospatial formats such as GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoJSON and GIS standards like WMS/WFS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in CS/EE or related field.
• 5+ years in computer vision, image processing.
• Proficiency in Python and C#, with TensorFlow/PyTorch.
• Experience with GIS and geospatial data formats.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy computer vision algorithms for satellite imagery analysis.
• Enhance and fine-tune models (CNNs, Vision Transformers, YOLO) for varying resolutions.
• Integrate model outputs into GIS using GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoJSON and standards like WMS/WFS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, real-time processing systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the technical team.

Skills

Python

C#

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

GDAL

Flask

GeoJSON

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Netcad started its journey in 1989 as the first company leading the digital transformation in Turkey. More than 30 engineering solutions offered by Netcad, have become the industry standard throughout Turkey in cadaster and cartography, urban planning, and infrastructure fields. With its experienced engineers and competent management staff, Netcad offers solutions with high efficiency, suitable for the smart data management needs of today's business world. Thanks to its expert R&D team, it closely follows technological trends and provides customer satisfaction-oriented service with innovative solutions for the needs of the business world that are increasing and diversifying every day. Working in cooperation with of its sector, Netcad creates added value for the country and offers the most suitable solutions for needs.

We're looking for a talented and experienced Senior AI Engineer to join our team!

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Senior AI Engineer with a focus on Computer Vision to lead the development and optimization of our satellite imagery analysis tools. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer vision, deep learning, and image processing, with a proven track record of deploying models in production environments. A key responsibility will be ensuring the seamless integration of analysis results into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support comprehensive geospatial analyses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced computer vision algorithms for satellite imagery analysis
• Enhance and fine-tune existing models, including SAM, Mask R-CNN, and YOLO, to improve segmentation accuracy across varying image resolutions
• Experience integrating model outputs into GIS systems using formats such as GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoJSON and standards like WMS/WFS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate computer vision solutions into scalable, real-time processing systems
• Conduct research on state-of-the-art techniques in object detection, image segmentation, and change detection to inform project development
• Lead the preprocessing of imagery data, incorporating user inputs to refine model performance
• Develop and maintain automated training pipelines and data analytics tools to enhance model performance continually
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall growth of the technical team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in computer vision, image processing, or related domains
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C#, with experience in machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch
• SStrong understanding of deep learning architectures including CNNs, Vision Transformers and foundation models
• Experience with geospatial data and GIS systems is highly desirable
• Proven ability to develop and deploy computer vision applications; experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is a plus
• Familiarity with tools and libraries such as OpenCV, GDAL, and Flask
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale image data processing and distributed computing frameworks
• Background in developing web-based applications and services
• A record of published research in reputable journals or conferences related to computer vision or machine learning.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.