Senior Computer Vision Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to lead design, development, and deployment of CV algorithms for image recognition and video analysis.

You will work with Python and C++, OpenCV, and DL frameworks on large datasets in a hybrid setup, collaborating with engineers to ship real‑world CV solutions.

A MSc/PhD and 5+ years in CV/ML are preferred; competitive salary, health benefits, and hybrid work are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a focus on Computer Vision or Machine Learning.
• 5+ years of professional experience in computer vision engineering.
• Strong knowledge of image processing, feature extraction, and ML techniques for CV.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize CV algorithms for image classification, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Develop and deploy ML models for CV applications using TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Work with large image/video datasets: preprocessing, augmentation, and annotation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate CV systems into real-time applications.
• Evaluate and benchmark CV models and systems performance.
• Stay updated with CV and DL research and apply findings to projects.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle from research to deployment and maintenance.
• Document technical designs, algorithms, and implementation details.
• Troubleshoot and resolve CV system issues.

Skills

Computer vision

Python

C++

Data preprocessing

Deep learning

Education

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

Tools

OpenCV

NumPy

scikit-image

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing technology firm specializing in AI-driven solutions, is looking for a talented Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA . This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging projects involving image recognition, object detection, and video analysis. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and systems that power innovative products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize computer vision algorithms for tasks such as image classification, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Develop and deploy machine learning models for computer vision applications using frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Work with large datasets of images and videos, performing data preprocessing, augmentation, and annotation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to integrate computer vision systems into real-time applications.
• Evaluate and benchmark the performance of computer vision models and systems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field of computer vision and deep learning.
• Contribute to the entire product development lifecycle, from research and prototyping to deployment and maintenance.
• Document technical designs, algorithms, and implementation details.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to computer vision systems.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Computer Vision or Machine Learning.
• 5+ years of professional experience in computer vision engineering.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of image processing, feature extraction, and machine learning techniques relevant to computer vision.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, along with experience using libraries like OpenCV, NumPy, and scikit-image.
• Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Experience with data augmentation and working with large image/video datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ML/CV services is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic work environment in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This hybrid role provides flexibility, combining in-office collaboration with remote work. Join a team that is shaping the future of visual intelligence.