Remote AI Research Engineer (Computer Vision)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development

Fully remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote AI Research Engineer focused on Computer Vision. You will lead research, prototyping, and production-ready CV models while collaborating with a globally distributed team.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or Master’s in CS/EE with a CV/ML focus, and have 3+ years of CV R&D experience, strong Python and DL framework skills, and cloud platform familiarity. Remote work with global impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in CS/EE with CV/ML focus.
• 3+ years of hands-on computer vision research or development.
• Proficiency in Python and DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Strong experience with OpenCV and image processing techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art CV algorithms.
• Develop DL models for image recognition, detection, and segmentation.
• Process and analyze large image and video datasets.
• Prototype and validate new CV techniques.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate CV models into apps.
• Stay up-to-date with CV/deep learning advancements.
• Optimize models for performance and efficiency.
• Document findings and present results to the team.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

Education

PhD in CS/EE (CV focus)

Masters in CS/EE (CV focus)

Tools

AWS

Keras

GCP

Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic innovator in AI & Emerging Technologies, is seeking an exceptional Remote AI Research Engineer specializing in Computer Vision to join their globally distributed team. This position is entirely remote, providing unparalleled flexibility. You will be at the forefront of developing and implementing advanced computer vision algorithms and deep learning models for a variety of exciting applications. The role involves conducting research, prototyping new ideas, and contributing to the development of production-ready AI systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background, hands-on experience in computer vision, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI. As a remote team member, you'll collaborate with talented engineers and researchers worldwide, contributing to impactful projects from the comfort of your own home office. This role is perfect for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a flexible, remote setting and is eager to make a significant contribution to the field of computer vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, design, and implement state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms.
• Develop deep learning models for image recognition, object detection, segmentation, and other vision tasks.
• Process and analyze large image and video datasets.
• Prototype and validate new computer vision techniques and approaches.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate CV models into applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision and deep learning research.
• Optimize models for performance and efficiency.
• Contribute to the overall AI research strategy and roadmap.
• Document research findings and present results to the team.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Computer Vision or Machine Learning.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in computer vision research and development.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Strong experience with computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV).
• Solid understanding of image processing techniques and deep learning architectures for vision.
• Experience with data annotation and augmentation strategies.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• An attractive remote salary of R per annum .
• Fully remote position offering significant work-life flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Support for professional development, including online courses and conferences.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking computer vision projects.
• Collaborative and innovative remote team culture.
• Generous paid vacation and holiday leave.