Overview

I am working with a pioneering research organisation at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and computer vision, who are looking to appoint a highly skilled Computer Vision Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team that is driving innovation in real-world AI applications through advanced research and development. This is a chance to make a significant contribution to projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible in computer vision — while enjoying a highly competitive package.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimising deep learning models for real-world performance.
• Building robust computer vision pipelines for detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Combining classical computer vision methods (OpenCV, feature extraction, motion tracking) with modern CNN architectures.
• Experimenting with advanced detection and segmentation heads to enhance accuracy.
• Curating, managing, and optimising large datasets for effective training.
• Applying strong metrics literacy and data science techniques to evaluate and refine models.
• Contributing to a collaborative research culture, sharing insights and results with peers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in optimising and deploying deep learning models at scale.
• Expertise in OpenCV and classical computer vision approaches.
• Strong knowledge of CNN building blocks, training dynamics, and segmentation/detection techniques.
• Skilled in dataset curation and management for machine learning pipelines.
• A data-driven approach with excellent skills in metrics and statistical analysis.
• Passionate about applying computer vision research to solve complex, real-world problems.

Benefits & Details

The role is offering a base salary of £70,000 per annum + a wealth of benefits, including a bonus of up to 100%. This is a remote position with occasional team meet ups within the UK.

Please get in touch today to learn more or apply.

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About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Focus: Data Science & AI Research

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Manchester

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Industry: IT

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum

Date posted: 29 July 2025

Consultant: Tom Sneyd