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Perception Engineer – Computer Vision & Edge AI
Cambridge Hybrid 5-10 yrs exp Human Resources Services 1 employees
Computer VisionEdge AIObject DetectionMulti-Object TrackingCross-Camera ReID
Requirements
Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in production computer vision or machine learning systems. Strong expertise in object detection and multi-object tracking is essential, along with hands-on experience with Vision-Language Models.
Job Description
About The Hiring Process
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We only advertise genuine, active opportunities. If you're a strong match, we'll be in touch. If not, we won't spam you.
About The Company
Our client is building the intelligent software layer powering the next generation of autonomous security systems. Combining AI, robotics, cloud infrastructure, and computer vision, they enable robots and intelligent sensors to detect, understand, and respond to complex real-world environments.
Backed by experienced founders, leading investors, and a world-class technical team, they're engineering the perception stack behind tomorrow's autonomous robotics.
As a Perception Engineer, you'll build and own the computer vision systems powering autonomous robots deployed in real-world environments. You'll transform state-of-the-art AI models into reliable production systems capable of detecting, tracking, and understanding objects across multiple cameras while running efficiently on edge hardware.
This is a builder's role where success is measured by real-world performance, not research papers. You'll work closely with AI, Robotics, and Software Engineering teams to deliver perception systems that operate reliably in demanding production environments.
What You'll Do
One application can unlock multiple opportunities. Our AI-powered matching platform considers your profile not only for this role, but also for other relevant opportunities across our client network.
We only advertise genuine, active opportunities. If you're a strong match, we'll be in touch. If not, we won't spam you.
About The Company
Our client is building the intelligent software layer powering the next generation of autonomous security systems. Combining AI, robotics, cloud infrastructure, and computer vision, they enable robots and intelligent sensors to detect, understand, and respond to complex real-world environments.
Backed by experienced founders, leading investors, and a world-class technical team, they're engineering the perception stack behind tomorrow's autonomous robotics.
- Location: Zürich, Switzerland (On-site | Remote considered for exceptional candidates)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Level: Mid-Senior Level
- Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support: Available
As a Perception Engineer, you'll build and own the computer vision systems powering autonomous robots deployed in real-world environments. You'll transform state-of-the-art AI models into reliable production systems capable of detecting, tracking, and understanding objects across multiple cameras while running efficiently on edge hardware.
This is a builder's role where success is measured by real-world performance, not research papers. You'll work closely with AI, Robotics, and Software Engineering teams to deliver perception systems that operate reliably in demanding production environments.
What You'll Do
- Design and deploy cross-camera object re-identification (ReID) systems for people and vehicles
- Build high-performance object detection and multi-object tracking pipelines
- Integrate Vision-Language Models (VLMs) for scene understanding and operator intelligence
- Develop robust real-time video pipelines using RTSP and WebRTC
- Optimize AI models for NVIDIA Jetson and edge devices using TensorRT, quantization, pruning, and latency optimization
- Evaluate, fine-tune, and train computer vision models where required
- Build scalable image and video data pipelines for training and evaluation
- Collaborate closely with Robotics and Software Engineering teams to integrate perception into autonomous systems
- Continuously improve model reliability, performance, and deployment efficiency
- 3+ years of experience building and deploying production Computer Vision or Machine Learning systems
- Strong expertise in object detection, multi-object tracking, and cross-camera ReID
- Hands-on experience with Vision-Language Models (VLMs)
- Experience building real-time multi-camera video processing pipelines using RTSP and WebRTC
- Proven experience deploying AI models on edge hardware using TensorRT, quantization, pruning, or similar optimization techniques
- Strong Python and PyTorch (or JAX) skills
- Experience building reliable ML systems with strong software engineering practices
- Experience managing large image and video datasets for training and evaluation
- Builder mindset with strong ownership and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment
- NVIDIA DeepStream
- MLOps (model versioning, CI/CD, monitoring)
- RAG and LLM-based systems
- Robotics, autonomous systems, surveillance, or defense
- Edge AI deployment
- Air-gapped or on-premise environments
- Publications in CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, or ICLR
- Competitive salary with meaningful equity
- Visa and relocation support
- Work alongside world-class founders and AI researchers
- Significant ownership over the perception stack from day one
- Opportunity to build production AI systems deployed in the physical world
- International, collaborative, engineering-first culture
- Direct impact on the future of autonomous robotics and intelligent security
Skills
Computer VisionEdge AIObject DetectionMulti-Object TrackingCross-Camera ReIDVision-Language ModelsReal-Time Video ProcessingNVIDIA JetsonTensorRTPythonPyTorchMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringData PipelinesRoboticsAI Models
About C&D Talent Advisory
C&D Talent Advisory is a human resources and recruitment advisory supporting companies in building scalable, high-performing teams across Europe and global markets. We deliver end-to-end recruitment solutions with a strong focus on quality, speed, and market alignment. Acting as a strategic talent partner, we support permanent and contract hiring while helping organizations optimize their hiring processes and talent strategies. Our approach combines market insight, structured recruitment frameworks, and hands-on execution — ensuring the right talent is aligned with business goals, growth stages, and organizational culture. At C&D Talent Advisory, recruitment is a strategic function, not a transaction.