Computer Vision Algorithm Researcher II

What We're Looking For

The computer vision algorithm researcher II will work to advance exploratory research and development projects in computer vision and machine learning and related fields to create highly innovative customer solutions. The algorithm researcher will develop perception & learning systems using 2D and 3D visioning systems that are Enterprise-grade and ready for real world deployment. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Development of computer vision and machine learning algorithms and applications
• Develop proof-of-concept implementations, prototypes and demos to fine-tune technologies to practical, state-of-the-art systems
• Participate and provide input in project code reviews
• Perform experiments and evaluations to quantify and validate improvements made to existing systems
• Receive general instructions to routine work, new projects or assignments
• Take responsibility for communicating with different engineers (embedded systems, backend server, computer vision) to continuously improve and optimize implemented algorithms
• Create automated software tests and provide support to trouble shoot software issues when needed
• Documentation of algorithms

This position requires hybrid work (3 days/week in office) in the Holtsville, NY location.

This position is expected to start in Summer 2027.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters in computer vision or machine learning;
• 2+ years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic foundation in computer vision; key areas of interest include at least 2 of the following:
• object detection, tracking and recognition; multiple view geometry, 3D computer vision and SfM/SLAM; activity recognition
• Scripting and prototyping languages: Python, Matlab, C/C++
• Generic packages: OpenCV, Point Cloud Library
• Experience with Linux, Windows and ROS platforms
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Ability to adapt and use these patterns in innovative ways to develop custom solutions
• Ability to take initiative on issues and report results instead of waiting for task lists
• Good presentation skills, both prepared and “on demand” talks

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Pay Range: $96,800.00 - $145,200.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation: In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

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