Senior Computer Vision Engineer - Autonomous Systems

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remoto; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Flexible working hours

Access to cutting-edge research and工具

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join a remote-first team focused on autonomous systems. You will design, implement, and optimize computer vision algorithms for perception, navigation, and decision-making in mobility and robotics.

You will collaborate with ML engineers, work with cameras, LiDAR, and radar data, and contribute to real-time perception pipelines on embedded platforms. Proficiency in C++ and Python, ROS, and modern CV frameworks is required.

Competenze

• Master’s or PhD in CS, robotics, EE, or related field.
• 5+ years in computer vision engineering with relevant projects.
• Expertise with core CV libraries/algorithms (OpenCV, PCL, feature detection).
• Proficient in C++ and Python; performance-critical development.
• Strong 3D geometry, camera calibration, and sensor fusion knowledge.
• Experience with ROS; TensorFlow or PyTorch for CV tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Mansioni

• Develop CV algorithms for detection, tracking, segmentation, depth, and SLAM.
• Optimize perception pipelines for real-time embedded systems.
• Design experiments to evaluate vision system performance.
• Integrate deep learning models with the CV pipeline.
• Work with sensor data (cameras, LiDAR, radar) for environmental models.
• Maintain simulation environments for testing vision algorithms.
• Contribute to system architecture of autonomous platforms.
• Write clean, efficient C++ and Python code.
• Stay updated with CV and robotics research.

Conoscenze

Remote work capability

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Formazione

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

Strumenti

OpenCV

PCL

ROS

TensorFlow

PyTorch

C++

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join their groundbreaking team focused on developing advanced autonomous systems. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing computer vision algorithms that are crucial for perception, navigation, and decision‑making in autonomous vehicles and robotics. This role requires a deep understanding of state-of-the art computer vision techniques, machine learning, and their application to real‑world, safety‑critical systems. You'll be working on challenging problems that push the boundaries of AI, collaborating with a talented team of engineers and researchers globally. As this is a remote‑first role, we emphasize clear communication, asynchronous collaboration, and self‑management. You will have the autonomy to structure your workday while ensuring seamless integration with the wider team's objectives. The focus is on innovation and delivering high‑performance solutions that will define the future of mobility and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine computer vision algorithms for tasks such as object detection, tracking, segmentation, depth estimation, and SLAM.


• Implement and optimize perception pipelines for real-time performance on embedded systems.


• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate the performance and robustness of vision systems.


• Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate deep learning models into the computer vision pipeline.


• Work with sensor data (cameras, LiDAR, radar) to build comprehensive environmental models.


• Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing and validation of vision algorithms.


• Contribute to the overall system architecture and design of autonomous platforms.


• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code in C++ and Python.


• Stay updated with the latest research and advancements in computer vision and robotics.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in computer vision engineering, with a strong portfolio of relevant projects.


• Expertise in core computer vision libraries and algorithms (OpenCV, PCL, feature detection, etc.).


• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with experience in performance-critical code development.


• Strong understanding of 3D geometry, camera calibration, and sensor fusion.


• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and their application to computer vision problems.


• Familiarity with robotics middleware such as ROS.


• Experience with autonomous vehicle perception systems or robotics is highly desirable.


• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.


• Strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, commensurate with your experience and expertise, along with performance‑based bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and a retirement savings plan. Generous paid time off and flexible working hours are standard. Access to cutting‑edge research, tools, and development resources is provided. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding industry are abundant. You'll be part of an innovative, globally distributed team working on technology that has the potential to transform industries. The freedom to work from anywhere within the specified regions allows for exceptional work‑life balance. Join us and help build the future of autonomous systems from the comfort of your home office.