Staff Engineer, Computer Vision, C++

Shield AI

Computer Vision C++ Engineer designing and integrating computer vision algorithms for autonomous systems. Focusing on real-time performance, building custom solutions at Shield AI.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeMelbourne • 🇦🇺 AustraliaLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms within high-performance C++ software pipelines, with a strong focus on real-time performance and reliability in edge compute environments. Proven ability to translate research concepts into deployable software and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

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C++ ProgrammingComputer Vision Algorithm DevelopmentReal-Time Performance OptimizationMachine Learning IntegrationCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Computer VisionImage ProcessingDeep LearningObject DetectionTarget Tracking3D ReconstructionSLAMCamera CalibrationPerformance OptimizationVersion Control

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingTechnical Ownership

Tools & Technologies

OpenCVGeometry AlgorithmsReal-Time SystemsEdge Computing

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Computer SciencePhD in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Autonomous SystemsDefence SectorAutomated Video SurveillanceMission-Critical Domains

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.
designing, developing, and integrating advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines.
focus on building custom perception capabilities from the ground up, with an emphasis on real-time performance, reliability, and deployment in edge compute environments.
increase the team's capacity and technical depth in real-time computer vision, image processing, and applied machine learning.
translate research concepts into deployable software and work on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries.
support the development of geometry-based computer vision pipelines, including applications such as camera modelling, intrinsic and extrinsic calibration, image-to-world projection, geolocation from imagery, visual registration, and multi-sensor spatial alignment.
familiarity with photogrammetry, epipolar geometry, bundle adjustment, terrain or map-based registration, and deployment of geometry algorithms into real-time C++ systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
Deep proficiency in C++, with proven experience developing software in high-performance, real-time environments.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing custom computer vision algorithms from scratch, rather than exclusively applying existing libraries.
Solid foundational understanding of computer vision, image processing, and machine learning principles.
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, performance optimization, and version control.
Proven ability to own technical work from ambiguous requirements through algorithm design, implementation, integration, and delivery.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary cross-functional teams, including AI experts, robotics engineers, and optical engineers, to deliver reliable edge solutions.
Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Experience with object detection, target tracking, 3D reconstruction, SLAM, camera calibration, or behaviour analysis.
Background in automated video surveillance or other related real-time vision systems.
Familiarity with industry-standard vision toolkits, such as OpenCV.
Exposure to deep learning methodologies for image classification, recognition, or sequence modelling.
Practical experience integrating deep learning models into broader computer vision systems for real-time deployment scenarios.
Previous experience in the Defence sector, autonomous unmanned systems, or similar mission-critical domains.

Benefits

Comp & perks

equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
accommodation for those with disabilities or special needs.