Senior/Staff Computer Vision Engineer

CivilGrid; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Flexible, remote-friendly work

High-trust team & ownership

Job summary

CivilGrid is seeking a Computer Vision Engineer in Boston. You will tackle CV/ML challenges that scale CivilGrid's product, working on data workflows, feature matching, image registration, and model training. This role blends VLMs with traditional CV to create robust, production-ready pipelines.

You'll join a small, fast-moving team reporting to the Head of Strategic Initiatives. Expect direct impact, hybrid collaboration from our office in Boston, and a role that shapes the future of

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building computer vision systems in Python.
• Strong fundamentals in CV: feature matching, image registration, RANSAC.
• Experience with ML-based CV: CNNs, transformers, embedding spaces.
• Experience preparing datasets and evaluating vision models.
• Startup-ready: autonomous, fast-moving, proactive.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Explore data/workflows to identify CV/ML impact opportunities.
• Apply classical CV techniques to build features for internal and customer-facing apps.
• Prepare training data, train, fine-tune, and evaluate vision models.
• Develop cross-technology solutions with VLMs and CV models.
• Ship CV pipelines with monitoring, evaluation, and quality metrics from day one.

Skills

CV/ML experience

Python

OpenCV

NumPy

PyTorch

Startup mindset

Education

B.S. or M.S. in CS/EE

Tools

OpenCV

NumPy

PyTorch

Job description

ABOUT CIVILGRID

CivilGrid is the trusted civil design platform powering affordable infrastructure renewal and growth. We give utilities, civil engineers, and municipalities a single, collaborative source of truth for what's underground so teams can plan, design, and build faster, smarter, and safer.

Our platform consolidates utility records, geotechnical and environmental data, paving moratoriums, and jurisdictional requirements directly from 3,000+ utilities, agencies, and municipalities with full chain-of-custody documentation. Teams at PG&E, Mark Thomas, and dozens of leading engineering firms use CivilGrid to cut research time by up to 88%, reduce project costs, prevent dig-ins, and accelerate delivery on the projects that keep communities running.

We're a venture-backed Series A startup tackling a $4.7T US infrastructure market that has been underserved by software for decades. Founded by industry insiders, each with 10+ years in utilities and civil engineering, we move fast, ship work that matters, and stay close to the customers and field teams we build for.

WHY THIS ROLE

As a small team, we all wear many hats and enjoy tackling new challenges. When it comes to tech, we're seeking experienced individuals who can efficiently identify problems and devise solutions. As a Computer Vision Engineer, you will get the chance to work on challenging problems that directly contribute to the scalability of CivilGrid's products, and be one of the first engineers shaping CivilGrid's computer vision capabilities.

This role reports to the Head of Strategic Initiatives. It is a hybrid role with expectations that you are working from our Boston, MA office at least 3 days per week if hired.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Explore our data and workflows to identify opportunities where CV/ML-based solutions can have the most impact

• Apply classical computer vision techniques - feature matching, geometric transformations, image registration - to build internal and customer-facing features

• Prepare training data, and train, fine-tune, and validate vision-based models

• Develop cross-technology solutions that combine VLMs, vision-based models, and classical CV to solve problems no single approach can

• Ship CV pipelines that can be continuously monitored and validated, with evaluation harnesses and quality metrics built in from day one

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 6+ years of experience building computer vision systems in Python, with tools such as OpenCV, NumPy, and PyTorch (or equivalents)

• Solid grounding in classical computer vision: feature extraction and matching, geometric transformations, image registration, and robust estimation (e.g., RANSAC)

• Solid grounding in ML and ML-based computer vision: CNNs, transformers, embedding spaces

• Hands-on experience preparing datasets and training, fine-tuning, and evaluating vision-based models

• Start Up Ready: autonomous, moves fast, takes initiative without being asked

• Strong verbal and written communication, able to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively

• A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (B.S. or M.S.)

BONUS POINTS

• Experience working with messy real-world imagery - scanned documents, OCR outputs, low-quality rasters - is a huge plus

• Familiarity with geospatial tooling (GDAL/rasterio, coordinate reference systems)

• Experience integrating VLM/LLM APIs into production workflows

• Experience with MLOps

HOW WE WORK

We're a small, but rapidly growing team that ships. Expect direct feedback, real ownership from day one, and proximity to customers — huge utilities, public agencies, and engineering firms whose work depends on what we build. We default to in-person collaboration where it matters and remote-friendly flexibility otherwise. We hire people who care deeply about their craft and the communities our customers serve.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The base salary range for this role is $149,405- $214,020

Base salary is only one part of your total compensation package at CivilGrid, which also includes meaningful early-stage equity, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape a category-defining company. The base salary range listed above may encompass various levels and/or geographic locations; final offers are determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, level, and work location.

In addition to base and equity, we offer:

• Company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance - including medical plans at no cost to the employee

• FSA (health and dependent care)

• Unlimited PTO and a culture that expects you to actually use it

• 401(k) plan

• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment

• A high-trust team, real ownership, and the chance to do the most meaningful work of your career

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CivilGrid is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions at CivilGrid are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us - we're happy to help.