Vision Systems Engineer

Piper Companies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Vision Engineer for a full-time position in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on supporting commercial vision systems, boosting production software performance, and bridging research to commercialization through advanced computer vision and ML solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, 8+ years of software development, and strong Python/C# skills. Travel to customer locations may be required to optimize field deployments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience in relevant fields.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C# and ability to build or enhance vision/ML applications.
• Experience deploying computer vision or image processing in commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain deployed vision software platforms for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and operations to build proprietary tools using existing architecture and data resources.
• Leverage data to identify opportunities for product improvements and new technology development.

Skills

Python

C#

Software development

Computer vision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MS SQL Server

Azure

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Vision Engineer for a full-time opportunity with an innovative organization in the agricultural technology and automation industry located in Raleigh, NC. The Vision Engineer will play a critical role in supporting commercial vision systems, enhancing production software performance, and helping bridge the gap between research and commercialized products through advanced computer vision and machine learning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain deployed vision software platforms while supporting performance, scalability, and long-term product reliability.
• Partner with engineering, product, and operations teams to create proprietary tools that leverage existing software architecture and data resources.
• Utilize commercial and operational data to identify opportunities for product enhancements and new technology development initiatives.
• Validate software performance through structured testing, data analysis, and quality assurance activities to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Provide technical support for field-deployed systems, including occasional travel to customer locations for troubleshooting and system optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience developing software solutions with strong proficiency in Python and C#.
• Hands-on experience building computer vision, image processing, or machine learning applications within commercial environments.
• Experience working with SQL and database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Microsoft SQL Server, along with cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable business recommendations.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

• Location: Raleigh, NC (On-Site)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Posting Date: 09/01/2026
• Apply By / Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Keywords

Computer Vision, Vision Engineer, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Image Processing, Python, C#, SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MSSQL, Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Software Development, Algorithm Development, Computer Vision Systems, Production Software, Industrial Automation, Agricultural Technology, Biotechnology, Software Engineering, Data Validation, Predictive Analytics, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Deployment, Product Development, Technical Leadership, Field Support, Troubleshooting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, R&D Transition, Commercialization, OpenCV, Software Architecture, Data Engineering, Continuous Improvement, AI Solutions, Robotics Integration