Lead Computer Vision Engineer – Real-Time Vision Leader

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous leave

Professional growth & training

Access to advanced equipment

Stock options potential

Laptop & tools provided

Retirement savings plan

Workshops & Dev programs

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking an experienced Lead Computer Vision Engineer to spearhead development of advanced imaging solutions. You will lead CV algorithms, mentor a team of engineers, and drive projects from conception to deployment across embedded and edge devices.

The role requires a PhD/Master's in a CV-related field, 5–7 years of hands-on experience, and strong C++/Python skills. Collaboration with hardware teams and ongoing research are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, EE, Robotics with CV specialization.
• 5–7 years hands-on experience developing/deploying CV systems.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of computer vision engineers, providing technical guidance and project oversight.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for tasks such as object detection, image segmentation, facial recognition, 3D reconstruction, and motion tracking.
• Implement and integrate computer vision models using deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and OpenCV.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of software and sensor technologies.
• Conduct rigorous testing/validation to ensure accuracy, reliability and performance.
• Stay current with latest CV/ML research and developments.
• Collaborate with product managers to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Optimize algorithms for real-time performance on embedded/edge devices.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

C++

Python

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Embedded systems experience

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics

Tools

OpenCV

PCL

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking an experienced Lead Computer Vision Engineer to spearhead development of advanced imaging solutions. You will lead CV algorithms, mentor a team of engineers, and drive projects from conception to deployment across embedded and edge devices.

The role requires a PhD/Master's in a CV-related field, 5–7 years of hands-on experience, and strong C++/Python skills. Collaboration with hardware teams and ongoing research are key aspects of this position.