Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Fully remote

Medical insurance (vision/dental)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy advanced CV algorithms for object detection, segmentation, and tracking.

The role involves training DL models using PyTorch or TensorFlow and integrating CV systems into broader software or hardware platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/EE with computer vision focus.
• 5+ years in computer vision development and deployment.
• Strong Python and C++ with OpenCV/dlib.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize CV algorithms for detection, segmentation, tracking.
• Train and deploy deep learning models using PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Integrate CV systems into software/hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with product teams and research new CV techniques.

Skills

Python

C++

OpenCV

dlib

CNNs

Transformers

Education

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

Tools

OpenCV

dlib

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in AI and Emerging Technologies , is seeking a highly skilled Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying advanced computer vision algorithms and systems that power innovative products and solutions. You will tackle challenging problems in image recognition, object detection, and image analysis, contributing to the cutting edge of visual AI. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on impactful projects from anywhere, collaborating with a talented and diverse team committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible with visual intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize computer vision algorithms for tasks such as object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Develop and train deep learning models for image recognition and analysis using frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Integrate computer vision systems into larger software applications and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with product teams to define requirements and deliver state-of-the‑art visual AI solutions.
• Conduct research into new computer vision techniques and apply them to solve complex problems.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer vision.
• 5+ years of professional experience in computer vision development and implementation.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++, with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., OpenCV, dlib).
• In-depth knowledge of deep learning architectures for computer vision (e.g., CNNs, Transformers).
• Experience with 3D vision, SLAM, or augmented reality is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development and conference attendance.
• A highly innovative environment working on challenging and impactful AI projects .