Staff Engineer, Computer Vision (C++) (R5196)

The role

This role develops real-time computer vision capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems. The work centers on building custom vision algorithms in high-performance C++ and deploying them on edge compute.

What you will do

• Design, develop and integrate advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines
• Build custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with focus on real-time performance, reliability and edge deployment
• Work on geometry-based vision pipelines, such as camera modelling, calibration and image-to-world projection
• Translate research concepts into deployable software
• Own technical work from ambiguous requirements through design, implementation, integration and delivery
• Collaborate with AI experts, robotics engineers and optical engineers to deliver edge solutions

Required qualifications

• Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
• Deep proficiency in C++ with proven experience in high-performance, real-time environments
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing custom computer vision algorithms from scratch
• Solid understanding of computer vision, image processing and machine learning principles
• Strong software engineering fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, performance optimization and version control
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Experience with object detection, target tracking, 3D reconstruction, SLAM, camera calibration or behaviour analysis
• Background in automated video surveillance or other real-time vision systems
• Familiarity with OpenCV
• Exposure to deep learning for image classification, recognition or sequence modelling
• Practical experience integrating deep learning models into real-time vision systems
• Previous experience in the defence sector, autonomous unmanned systems or similar mission-critical domains

Before you apply

• Offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check
• Salary depends on skill set, experience, licences and certifications, and work location

About the company

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company that builds intelligent systems to protect service members and civilians. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation technologies.