Principal Software Engineer – Computer Vision and Edge Computing

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USA / $175000 - $190000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$175000 - $190000

Location

LOCATION

USA

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Principal Software Engineer - Computer Vision & Edge Computing
$175,000 - $190,000
US Remote (Must be located in the US)
Edge AI/Robotics and Industrial Safety Start-Up

Our client, a pioneering start-up in the industrial safety space, is transforming how critical rope applications are monitored across high-risk sectors, including Construction, Maritime, Mining, and Oil & Gas. By leveraging real-time data and edge computing, they are helping prevent catastrophic failures and save lives.

They are now looking for a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of scalable, high-performance computer vision systems deployed on edge devices and integrated with AWS cloud infrastructure. This is a mission-driven role where your work will have a direct impact on safety and innovation.

THE ROLE
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will:

  • Architect and develop robust computer vision solutions for edge devices.
  • Lead technical initiatives and mentor engineers across the team.
  • Design scalable systems for real-time image processing in resource-constrained environments.
  • Collaborate with ML engineers to optimise models for edge deployment.
  • Implement observability and monitoring across edge and cloud components.
  • Drive best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation.
  • Own deployment pipelines and contribute to architectural decisions.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Expert-level Python programming with performance optimisation.
  • Strong background in computer vision (OpenCV, etc.).
  • Experience with edge computing frameworks and hardware.
  • Real-time image processing and memory management expertise.
  • CI/CD and automated testing for embedded systems.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based systems and containerisation.
  • Knowledge of distributed system monitoring tool
  • Experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, ONNX).
  • Knowledge of edge hardware (NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi).
  • AWS technologies (IoT Core, Greengrass, Lambda, CloudWatch).
  • Real-time OS or embedded Linux experience.
  • Understanding of camera interfaces and IoT protocols.
  • Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • Passion for safety-focused technology and innovation.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Flexible remote working.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Professional development and conference support.
  • Opportunity to build life-saving technology in a collaborative environment.

CONTACT

Luke Burgess

Principal Recruitment Consultant

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