Bachelors, Master’s or PhD in Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related field. 8+ years of experience in applied perception or computer vision, in performance critical applications Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Experience with model optimization techniques such as pruning, quantization, or TensorRT deployment. Strong understanding of classical vision (OpenCV) as well as modern deep learning methods. Familiarity with maritime, aerospace, or other harsh-environment sensing applications is a strong plus. Experience with sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, or multi-modal neural networks. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and software design skills. Strong communication skills, with the ability to lead technical direction and mentor junior engineers.