Senior Staff Engineer, Computer Vision, C++

Shield AI

Computer Vision C++ Engineer developing real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems. Focusing on advanced algorithms and high-performance C++ software pipelines.

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

Core Competencies

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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 cross-functional teams.

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C++ ProgrammingComputer Vision Algorithm DevelopmentReal-Time Performance OptimizationImage ProcessingMachine Learning Principles

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Hard Skills

C++Computer VisionImage ProcessingMachine LearningAlgorithm DesignPerformance OptimizationData StructuresVersion ControlSpatial PerceptionTracking Algorithms

Soft Skills

CollaborationCross-Functional TeamworkProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Real-Time SystemsEdge ComputingVisual LocalizationMotion EstimationScene ReconstructionMap BuildingPerception-Assisted Navigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of real-time perception capabilities for Shield AI's autonomous systems.
Design, develop, and integrate advanced computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines.
Build 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, comfortable working on bespoke algorithms rather than relying only on existing libraries.
Develop tracking and spatial perception pipelines for applications such as visual localization, motion estimation, scene reconstruction, landmark tracking, map building, and perception-assisted navigation.

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
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