Edge CV Engineer: Real-Time Perception & Tracking

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Computer Vision/perception engineer to own end-to-end software development for autonomous defense perception systems. You will advance object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion on edge hardware, collaborating with global engineering teams.

The role emphasizes Python and C++/Rust prowess, NVIDIA Jetson experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high trust and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, CS, CE, or related field.
• 4+ years as CV generalist or perception engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in Python.
• C++ or Rust proficiency.
• Experience with embedded Linux, especially NVIDIA Jetson.
• Experience in object tracking, detection, or image processing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-trust environment under a responsible engineer framework.
• Deep knowledge of camera systems working principles.

Responsibilities

• Own the full software lifecycle from design and architecture through deployment and live field trials.
• Maintain feedback loops from implementation to test and evaluation to improve product performance.
• Adapt the perception stack to handle environmental noise, clutter, rain, and low-contrast target profiles.
• Integrate computer vision pipelines onto edge hardware for real-time inference and offboard control.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for object detection, classification, tracking, target guidance, and target re-identification.
• Correlate camera-based perception outputs with ADSB, radar, and RF inputs.
• Build robust, efficient, and scalable embedded perception functionality for real-time detect, classify, and track systems.
• Collaborate in cross-functional, international engineering teams on mission-critical autonomous defense systems.

Skills

Python programming

C++ or Rust

Object tracking

Image processing

Real-time inference

Computer vision

Embedded Linux

NVIDIA Jetson

Camera systems

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, CS, CE

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

Embedded Linux

ADSB

Radar

RF inputs

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Computer Vision/perception engineer to own end-to-end software development for autonomous defense perception systems. You will advance object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion on edge hardware, collaborating with global engineering teams.

The role emphasizes Python and C++/Rust prowess, NVIDIA Jetson experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with high trust and responsibility.