Computer Vision Engineer

Senior Computer Vision / Machine Learning Engineer

Location: Austin, TX (Remote possible for exceptional candidates)

Compensation: Up to $300,000 base + Equity

We’re working with a rapidly growing defense technology startup developing a next-generation autonomous turret system that uses computer vision, machine learning, and advanced control algorithms to detect and neutralize small aerial threats.

The team is led by experienced founders with deep backgrounds in robotics, electrical engineering, and software
, who’ve successfully built and exited multiple high-tech ventures. Backed by strong private funding and driven by an engineering-first culture, this is a unique opportunity to solve high-impact technical challenges in autonomy and perception.

• Lead the design and optimization of real-time computer vision algorithms for drone detection, tracking, and classification.
• Build and deploy efficient machine learning models that perform reliably in resource-constrained, mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate closely with embedded and hardware teams to integrate vision and control systems on custom platforms.
• Conduct extensive field testing to ensure robustness under diverse environmental conditions.
• Mentor junior engineers and shape best practices for ML and vision development.
• Contribute to hardening prototype systems into rugged, deployable platforms for various defense and security applications.

• Deep passion for computer vision, ML, and robotics — ideally with hands-on experience in autonomous systems.
• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience building and deploying ML-based vision systems.
• Strong coding ability in Python and C++, with experience in Tensor Flow, Py Torch , or similar frameworks.
• Proven experience with real-time perception
  , sensor fusion
  , or embedded deployment of vision algorithms.
• Familiarity with cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, or related sensor technologies.
• Excellent collaboration skills and an interest in mentoring and growing technical teams.

• Competitive base salary (up to $300K)
• Equity participation in a fast-growing, mission-driven company
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO and supportive, engineering-first culture
• Opportunity to build technology with real-world defense and security impact