Computer Vision Engineer C++

Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.

San Diego, United States
About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.

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Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will design and implement real-time computer vision algorithms and maintain C++ perception pipelines for autonomous mission systems. You will integrate deep learning models, collaborate across AI, robotics, and optical engineering disciplines, and follow emerging computer vision and machine-learning research.

Requirements

  • Deep proficiency in C++
  • Experience working in high-performance real-time environments
  • Experience writing custom computer vision algorithms
  • Understanding of computer vision, image processing, and machine learning principles

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement novel computer vision algorithms optimized for real-time performance
  • Develop and maintain C++ computer vision pipelines for autonomous mission systems
  • Integrate deep learning models into broader computer vision systems
  • Collaborate with AI, robotics, and optical engineers to deliver edge solutions
  • Stay current with academic research and emerging computer vision and machine-learning techniques

Benefits

  • Equity
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