Computer Vision & Machine Learning Engineer, Senior

Location: Austin, TX, United States

Company

hirify.global is a defense startup developing autonomous gun turrets that use computer vision and control systems to detect, track, target, and neutralize small drones and loitering munitions.

What you will do

• Lead the development and optimization of real-time computer vision algorithms for drone detection, tracking, and classification.
• Design and deploy machine learning models for resource-constrained environments with high accuracy and reliability.
• Integrate computer vision systems with turret hardware and collaborate with electrical engineers on the hardware architecture.
• Test and validate algorithms across varied scenarios and environmental conditions to ensure robust, safety-critical performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and strengthen machine learning and computer vision capabilities.
• Help harden the prototype turret into a military-grade system and develop variants for different weapon systems and engagement ranges.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong focus on machine learning and computer vision.
• 6+ years of experience developing machine-learning-based computer vision systems, ideally for robotics.
• Proven experience deploying computer vision systems in real-time or safety-critical applications.
• Proficiency in Python and C++, plus experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar machine learning frameworks.
• Experience with embedded systems and integrating computer vision algorithms into hardware.
• Familiarity with cameras, LIDAR, RADAR, and sensor integration for autonomous systems, along with mentoring and collaborative engineering experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Engineering-first culture focused on technical excellence and innovation.
• Opportunity to develop defense technologies intended for real-world deployment.
• ACS equity package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive salary.