Director of Computer Vision

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 250.000 - 290.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Incentive bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Zusammenfassung

Ladders is seeking a Director of Computer Vision to lead a remote, enterprise-scale CV program in the Telecommunications & Hardware space. You will shape the technical direction, align research, engineering, and product execution, and scale a distributed CV organization to deliver measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include setting a long-term research roadmap, leading cross-functional teams, and guiding talent development while balancing innovation with real-world customer needs.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of technical leadership in computer vision.
• 5+ years hands-on model optimization experience.
• Experience defining long-term vision and roadmaps for large-scale platforms.
• Experience managing distributed engineering orgs of 50–100 people.
• Strong analytical skills with AI performance metrics and real-time video processing.
• Track record translating customer needs into executable roadmaps.
• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment with ownership.

Aufgaben

• Define the long-term research agenda for computer vision capabilities and foster a culture of scientific excellence.
• Provide executive leadership to unify research and engineering teams, defining architecture and strategy.
• Manage and scale a distributed computer vision organization, overseeing recruitment and talent development.
• Own the engineering lifecycle for computer vision models, establishing best practices for MLOps.
• Implement and track key performance metrics to measure engineering success and drive continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge research and technologies while managing technical risks.
• Lead critical engineering decisions, including build-versus-buy analyses.

Kenntnisse

Technical leadership

Computer vision

Machine learning

Video processing

Roadmap planning

People management

Start-up experience

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Computer Vision to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This leader will shape the technical direction for advanced computer vision capabilities that support enterprise-scale solutions. The role will bring together research, engineering, and product-minded execution to define a roadmap that balances innovation, performance, and real-world customer needs. You will also guide a distributed organization, helping turn complex AI and video processing challenges into scalable, measurable outcomes.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $250,000 – $290,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term research agenda for computer vision capabilities and foster a culture of scientific excellence.


• Provide executive leadership to unify research and engineering teams, defining technical architecture and strategy.


• Manage and scale a distributed computer vision organization, overseeing recruitment and talent development.


• Own the engineering lifecycle for computer vision models, establishing best practices for MLOps.


• Implement and track key performance metrics to measure engineering success and drive continuous improvement.


• Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge research and technologies while managing technical risks.


• Lead critical engineering decisions, including build-versus-buy analyses.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical leadership in computer vision, focusing on enterprise-scale platforms.


• Deep expertise in computer vision and machine learning, with 5+ years of hands-on model optimization experience.


• Proven ability to define long-term technical vision and engineering roadmaps for large-scale platforms.


• Experience managing and scaling distributed engineering organizations of 50 to 100 people.


• Strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in AI performance metrics and real-time video processing.


• Track record of translating complex customer needs into executable technical roadmaps.


• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment, demonstrating ownership and agility.

Benefits

• Incentive bonus plans


• Medical, dental, and vision benefits


• 401(k) with company match


• 10 paid holidays


• Generous paid time off packages


• Employee stock purchase plan


• Paid parental and family leave


• And more!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.