Senior Computer Vision Engineer - Robotics Perception Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training & conferences

R&D opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to advance the visual perception of autonomous platforms.

You will design, implement, and optimize CV algorithms for object detection, tracking, 3D reconstruction, and sensor fusion, collaborating with robotics and hardware teams. The role offers exposure to ROS-based systems, real-time processing, and cutting-edge robotics research.

We value strong programming in C++/Python and a passion for innovation.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional computer vision engineering experience.
• Strong programming in C++ and Python.
• Proficiency with OpenCV, PCL, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Experience with sensor fusion and camera calibration.
• Experience with 3D perception, motion estimation, and visual odometry.
• ROS experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced CV algorithms for detection, tracking, segmentation, stereo vision, and 3D reconstruction.
• Design perception systems for real-time performance in challenging environments.
• Integrate CV modules with SLAM, motion planning, and control.
• Train and validate ML models on large image and sensor datasets.
• Use TensorFlow/PyTorch for vision model development.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to select and integrate sensors.
• Test and evaluate vision algorithms in simulation and on hardware.
• Stay updated with CV/robotics research and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C++

Python

OpenCV

PCL

TensorFlow

PyTorch

SLAM

3D perception

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Robotics

Tools

ROS

Gazebo

Isaac Sim

OpenCV

PCL

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to advance the visual perception of autonomous platforms.

You will design, implement, and optimize CV algorithms for object detection, tracking, 3D reconstruction, and sensor fusion, collaborating with robotics and hardware teams. The role offers exposure to ROS-based systems, real-time processing, and cutting-edge robotics research.

We value strong programming in C++/Python and a passion for innovation.