AI Research Engineer - Computer Vision

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Conference travel

Advanced computing resources

On-site at East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking an exceptional AI Research Engineer with a specialization in Computer Vision to advance state-of-the-art visual AI, from novel algorithms to production-ready models. You will join a world-class team of researchers and engineers, contributing to impactful projects and pushing the boundaries of image and video analysis.

The role requires a strong theoretical foundation in CV/ML, practical experience deploying AI models, and collaboration across software and

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Computer Vision or Machine Learning.
• Minimum of 5 years of research and development experience in computer vision.
• Strong theoretical foundation in image processing, pattern recognition, and machine learning.
• Proven experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, along with libraries such as OpenCV and CUDA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in computer vision, focusing on object detection, image segmentation, and facial recognition.
• Design, implement, and evaluate novel computer vision algorithms and deep learning models.
• Process and analyze large datasets of images and videos.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest academic research and industry trends in computer vision and AI.
• Publish research findings in relevant conferences and journals.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to demonstrate new capabilities.
• Optimize algorithms for performance and efficiency on various hardware platforms.
• Contribute to the intellectual property of the company through innovation.

Skills

Strong CV/ML theory

Excellent communication

Collaborative

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/EE with CV/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Python

C++

OpenCV

CUDA

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in developing intelligent systems, is seeking an exceptional AI Research Engineer with a specialization in Computer Vision to join their innovative team in East London. This role is focused on pushing the boundaries of what's possible in visual AI, from developing novel algorithms to implementing state-of-the-art solutions for image and video analysis. You will collaborate with a world-class team of researchers and engineers, contributing to projects that have a tangible impact. The ideal candidate possesses a strong theoretical understanding of computer vision and machine learning, combined with practical experience in building and deploying sophisticated AI models. Join us in East London and be part of a team driving the future of AI in visual perception.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in computer vision, focusing on areas such as object detection, image segmentation, and facial recognition.
• Design, implement, and evaluate novel computer vision algorithms and deep learning models.
• Process and analyze large datasets of images and videos.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest academic research and industry trends in computer vision and AI.
• Publish research findings in relevant conferences and journals.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to demonstrate new capabilities.
• Optimize algorithms for performance and efficiency on various hardware platforms.
• Contribute to the intellectual property of the company through innovation.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Computer Vision or Machine Learning.
• Minimum of 5 years of research and development experience in computer vision.
• Strong theoretical foundation in image processing, pattern recognition, and machine learning.
• Proven experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, along with libraries such as OpenCV and CUDA.
• Experience with data augmentation, model training, and evaluation techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and algorithmic development skills.
• Strong publication record in top-tier venues is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be eligible to work on-site in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conference travel.
• Access to advanced research facilities and computing resources.
• Be part of a leading AI research team in East London.
• Stimulating and innovative work environment.