Lead Computer Vision Engineer
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Software Development
AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Computer Science
Our client, a leader in the AI & Emerging Technologies domain, is searching for a visionary Lead Computer Vision Engineer to spearhead groundbreaking projects from their
** Cape Town
** offices. This critical role involves leading the design, development, and implementation of advanced computer vision systems that push the boundaries of what's possible. You will guide a talented team of engineers and researchers, fostering an environment of innovation and technical excellence. This position offers the exciting prospect of working remotely, providing unparalleled flexibility while contributing to high-impact AI solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of image and video analysis, object detection, and machine learning, coupled with proven leadership capabilities.
Join us in
** Cape Town
** and help shape the future of visual intelligence.
- Lead the end-to-end development of computer vision algorithms and applications, from concept to deployment.
- Manage and mentor a team of computer vision engineers and researchers, providing technical guidance and fostering their growth.
- Define project requirements, set technical direction, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Collaborate closely with product management and other engineering teams to integrate computer vision capabilities into core products.
- Conduct in-depth research into new computer vision techniques and technologies, assessing their applicability and potential impact.
- Oversee the optimization and scaling of computer vision models for production environments.
- Ensure the ethical and responsible development of AI systems.
- Contribute to the company's intellectual property through patents and publications.
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Computer Vision.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in computer vision, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior technical role.
- Extensive experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensor Flow) and libraries (e.g., OpenCV, scikit-image).
- Proven expertise in areas such as object detection, image segmentation, facial recognition, and 3D vision.
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and deployment of ML models at scale.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible remote work arrangements.
- Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Contribution to projects with significant real-world impact.
- Stock options and performance incentives.
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