Staff Engineer, Computer Vision (C++)

Location: Melbourne, Australia; hybrid workplace

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous systems and real-time AI capabilities for mission-critical applications.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and integrate custom computer vision algorithms into high-performance C++ software pipelines.
• Build real-time perception capabilities for autonomous systems and edge computing environments.
• Develop geometry-based vision pipelines for camera modelling, calibration, image-to-world projection, geolocation, and visual registration.
• Translate research concepts into reliable, deployable software and own work from ambiguous requirements through delivery.
• Collaborate with AI, robotics, and optical engineering specialists on multidisciplinary solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Deep proficiency in C++ and experience developing high-performance, real-time software.
• Experience designing and implementing custom computer vision algorithms from scratch.
• Strong understanding of computer vision, image processing, and machine learning principles.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, performance optimization, and version control.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and deliver reliable edge solutions.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with object detection, target tracking, 3D reconstruction, SLAM, camera calibration, or behaviour analysis.
• Knowledge of photogrammetry, epipolar geometry, bundle adjustment, terrain or map-based registration, and sensor alignment.
• Familiarity with OpenCV and deep learning integration for real-time vision systems.
• Experience in defence, autonomous unmanned systems, automated video surveillance, or other mission-critical domains.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in the Melbourne office.
• Work on autonomous systems and edge-deployed perception technologies.
• Offers depend on skills, experience, licenses, certifications, and specific work location.
• Employment is contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check.
• Equal opportunity workplace with accommodations available for disabilities or special needs.