Senior Computer Vision Engineer — Real-Time Manufacturing AI

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer in Computer Vision in Hawthorne, CA. As a leader in AI and machine learning, you will be responsible for developing and deploying AI models for real-time inspection and automated defect detection in production-scale manufacturing. The role requires strong experience in Python and knowledge of computer vision libraries. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $160,000 – $225,000, along with comprehensive benefits like health coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or physics; OR 8+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years deploying AI models to production environments.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI model development and deployment for inspection and defect recognition.
• Implement pipelines for scalable model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with engineers to link models to manufacturing processes.
• Conduct design reviews and enforce best practices.

Skills

Experience with AI/ML

Python development

Computer vision

Real-time inspection

Leadership in technical projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related STEM field

8+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AI frameworks like PyTorch or JAX

Computer vision libraries (OpenCV)

Job description

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer in Computer Vision in Hawthorne, CA. As a leader in AI and machine learning, you will be responsible for developing and deploying AI models for real-time inspection and automated defect detection in production-scale manufacturing. The role requires strong experience in Python and knowledge of computer vision libraries. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $160,000 – $225,000, along with comprehensive benefits like health coverage and stock options.