Computer Vision Engineer
Posted Today by Akkar
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
EMEA
Summary: This role is for a Computer Vision Engineer on a remote 12-month contract, starting in March, with potential for extension. The position involves contributing to advanced research projects in autonomous robotic systems at a leading global research lab focused on AI and related technologies. Candidates should possess strong academic foundations and hands-on expertise in computer vision and machine learning. The role offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and development in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to advanced research projects developing autonomous robotic systems.
- Engage in image processing tasks such as feature extraction, detection, segmentation, tracking, clustering, and scene understanding.
- Utilize Python and deep-learning frameworks to implement machine learning solutions.
- Demonstrate R&D capabilities through publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
- Apply domain-specific knowledge in areas such as drones or infrared imaging to support real-world deployments.
Key Skills:
- Degree in AI, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of machine learning, neural networks, and computational principles.
- Proven experience in computer vision and image processing.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with deep-learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch).
- Familiarity with production-grade training/testing pipelines and CI/CD workflows.
- Experience with publications in relevant conferences or journals.
- Bonus: Experience with drones or specialized sensing technologies.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
*Please note, this is a remote 12-month contract starting in March , with the option to be extended. We are partnered with an advanced research centre dedicated to cutting-edge technology domains spanning AI, Autonomous Robotics, Quantum, Cryptography and many more. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to advanced research projects developing autonomous robotic systems.
Why Join?
- Ranked among the top global research labs in AI development
- Over 70 patents currently in process across multiple high-tech fields and engaged in over 100 international collaborations with universities, research institutions, and industry partners
- A $300 million commitment to support projects under foundations and bodies aimed at advancing open-source AI models and global AI collaboration.
What we are looking for:
- Strong Academic & Technical Foundations - A degree in AI, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields, with a solid understanding of machine learning, neural networks, and core computational principles.
- Hands-on Expertise in Computer Vision - Proven experience in image processing tasks such as feature extraction, detection, segmentation, tracking, clustering, and scene understanding.
- Advanced ML Engineering Skills - Proficiency in Python and practical experience with at least one major deep-learning framework (TensorFlow, Keras, or PyTorch), along with familiarity with production-grade training/testing pipelines and CI/CD workflows.
- Applied Research Capability - An R&D mindset demonstrated through publications in top-tier conferences or journals in vision or robotics (e.g., CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICRA, IROS, RA-L)
- Domain-Specific Experience (Bonus) - Experience with drones, especially at high altitudes, and/or infrared imaging or other specialised sensing technologies that support real-world deployment of computer vision models.
Interested? If you’re excited by the idea of pioneering research and technology prototypes, apply now or reach out directly at isabella@akkar.com. We’re moving quickly on this hire.