Lead Applied Scientist (Computer Vision)

Location: Remote within Ukraine only; office locations include Kyiv and Lviv

Company

hirify.global provides technology research and development opportunities in a transparent, value-based environment.

What you will do

• Lead a team of 4–8 Applied Scientists across research projects, milestones, timelines, and performance tracking.
• Drive full-cycle research development in sensors, including visual and low-level sensor data processing.
• Maintain existing computer vision features and prototype new features in computer vision and sensor domains.
• Coordinate with the data team to analyze research test data, develop evaluation metrics, and optimize algorithms.
• Report directly to the Head of Research.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in research, data science, or data analysis.
• 1+ year of experience leading a research group or technical team on data science projects.
• Strong software engineering background in advanced algorithms, or research experience shipping production-ready software engineering solutions.
• Deep theoretical and practical applied knowledge of computer vision algorithms.
• Solid understanding of deep learning frameworks, machine learning, and data analysis concepts.
• Strong Python experience and good knowledge of computer science fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• Proficient written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Experience with LLMs and generative AI frameworks.
• Experience with DSP, computer vision segmentation, metric learning, and Kalman filters.
• Experience with C++ or willingness to develop strong C++ expertise.
• Experience with AWS and Docker.

Culture & Benefits

• Gig-contract arrangement with competitive compensation and perks.
• Performance Bonus for individual achievements and Loyalty Bonus for dedication.
• 21 paid vacation days per year and paid public holidays under Ukrainian legislation.
• Corporate courses, knowledge hubs, free English classes, and educational leaves.
• Medical insurance from day one, with sick and medical leaves available.
• Remote work within Ukraine; free meals, fruit, and snacks are available when working in the office.