Staff Engineer, Computer Vision

About the role

Shieldai is seeking a technical expert to build real-time perception systems for autonomous platforms. You will develop custom algorithms and integrate them into high-performance C++ pipelines to support our defense-focused mission.

Key facts

Location: Melbourne
Engagement: International Office Entity

What you'll do

• Architect and implement custom computer vision algorithms for edge computing environments.
• Integrate perception capabilities into high-performance C++ software pipelines.
• Manage the full lifecycle of technical projects from initial design through to deployment.
• Work alongside robotics, AI, and optical engineering teams to deliver reliable spatial awareness solutions.
• Develop geometry-based pipelines for tasks including camera modeling, image-to-world projection, and multi-sensor alignment.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Expert-level C++ proficiency with a history of building high-performance, real-time systems.
• Proven ability to write custom vision algorithms from the ground up without relying solely on third-party libraries.
• Strong grasp of computer vision, image processing, and machine learning fundamentals.
• Mastery of software engineering basics including data structures, algorithm optimization, and version control.
• Experience owning technical projects from ambiguous requirements to final delivery.

Nice to have

• Master or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, Geomatics, or Photogrammetry.
• Experience with camera calibration, multi-view geometry, 3D reconstruction, SLAM, or target localization.
• Background in photogrammetry, epipolar geometry, bundle adjustment, or map-based registration.
• Familiarity with OpenCV or deep learning frameworks for classification and sequence modeling.
• Previous work in the defense industry, autonomous unmanned systems, or automated video surveillance.

Skills & tools

• C++
• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Machine Learning
• Edge Computing
• Geometry-based Vision Pipelines

Practical notes

Salary is determined by factors including skill set, experience level, certifications, and work location. All job offers are subject to a background check.

Shieldai is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities or special needs.