Senior Research Engineer, Computer Vision & Robotics
PlanGrid - San Francisco, California, United States, 94102
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Autodesk Research is seeking a software engineer with computer vision expertise. We are developing next-generation tools, within various disciplines including robotics, to support bringing Research ideas to life. The ideal candidate will have expertise working with computer vision algorithms, deep learning models, and modern AI frameworks for image and video analysis. They should be comfortable understanding and integrating existing codebases, designing scalable architectures, and building future-proof systems. As part of a research-focused team, the candidate should thrive in an agile environment, be ready to quickly adapt to changing requirements, and contribute to designing a system that fosters smooth collaboration among users. Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize computer vision algorithms for object detection, pose estimation, segmentation, tracking, and image/video analysis Evaluate and benchmark different deep-learning based computer vision models, ensuring high accuracy, performance, and efficiency Design and implement a system architecture that supports extensibility and future development. Research and integrate third-party robotics, perception and machine learning software libraries as needed. Contribute to the development of documentation, code reviews, and best practices for the team. Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to integration, performance, or functionality. Minimum Qualifications
BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Excellent programming & software development skills using Python & modern C++. 2+ years of experience developing computer vision applications with a focus on deep-learning approaches, including object detection, pose estimation, segmentation, and video/image analysis. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. An excellent communicator, writer, and a team player. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in building extensible and modular systems. Experience working with large codebases. Proficiency with computer vision libraries and tools (e.g., OpenCV, YOLO, Segment Anything, Detectron2) Understanding of AI/ML concepts, with hands-on experience in training and fine-tuning models using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting
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