Computer Vision Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Remote work flexibility

Career growth opportunities

Challenging projects in CV

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks a seasoned Computer Vision Engineer to design and implement advanced CV algorithms. You will develop models for classification, detection, segmentation, and tracking, and deploy them across platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a CV-focused field, with 3+ years of hands-on CV experience, and strong Python, OpenCV, TensorFlow, and PyTorch skills. Remote work is supported while collaborating with an innovative AI team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with focus on computer vision.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in computer vision development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and libraries (OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Deep understanding of deep learning architectures for vision tasks (CNNs, Transformers).
• Experience with image and video processing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement computer vision algorithms and models using deep learning techniques.
• Build and train systems for image classification, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Process and analyze large image and video datasets to extract meaningful information.
• Optimize computer vision models for real-time performance and deployment on various platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CV solutions into products and services.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in CV.

Skills

Python

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

CNNs

Transformers

Image processing

Video processing

3+ years experience

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with CV focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Computer Vision Engineer to join their innovative AI team in East London . You will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced computer vision algorithms and systems for a variety of applications, including image analysis, object detection, and scene understanding. This role requires a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and image processing, combined with practical experience in building and deploying vision-based solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about pushing the boundaries of visual intelligence and contributing to cutting-edge AI projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement computer vision algorithms and models using deep learning techniques.
• Build and train systems for tasks such as image classification, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Process and analyze large image and video datasets to extract meaningful information.
• Optimize computer vision models for real-time performance and deployment on various platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate computer vision solutions into products and services.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in the field of computer vision.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer vision.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in computer vision development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and relevant libraries (e.g., OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Deep understanding of deep learning architectures for vision tasks (CNNs, Transformers).
• Experience with image and video processing techniques.
• Proven ability to work on complex projects and deliver robust solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Work on exciting and challenging computer vision projects.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture that values expertise.