Contract Python Developer (Greater Chicago Area)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with strong machine learning model knowledge and proven experience designing and delivering complex graphics applications. The ideal candidate brings advanced capabilities in SAM 3 segmentation, OpenCV, and Depth Anything V2, along with experience refining Google Gemini prompts, and can integrate computer vision output into interactive 3D visualization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver complex graphics applications in Python

• Implement and optimize computer vision pipelines using SAM 3 segmentation, OpenCV, and Depth Anything V2

• Develop and refine Google Gemini prompts to improve model output and application performance

• Integrate 3D engines and visualization frameworks such as Three.js, WebGL, and WebGPU pipelines

• Translate machine learning models into stable, production-ready features

• Provide senior technical leadership on architecture, code quality, and delivery

• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering stakeholders to meet project goals

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience

• 4+ years in a Senior Developer role

• Advanced proficiency in Python

• Strong working knowledge of machine learning models

• Hands-on experience with SAM 3 segmentation, OpenCV, and Depth Anything V2

• Experience with Google Gemini prompt refinement

• Experience integrating 3D engines or visualization frameworks (e.g., Three.js, WebGL/WebGPU pipelines)

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex graphics or visualization applications

Nice to Have

• Experience with earlier SAM versions (SAM, SAM 2) or other segmentation models

• Background in 3D reconstruction, point clouds, or AR/VR

• Experience with other large language or vision-language models

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field