Job Details
Posted 18 June, 2026
Job Id: 628149
Sr. Algorithm Engineer (Contract)
Job Description
Role:
The Senior Algorithm Engineer will develop and validate computer vision algorithms. This is a hands-on individual contributor role within the Applied Research team. The role involves a hybrid approach combining classical computer vision and modern machine learning methods, with emphasis on algorithm accuracy, robustness, and performance in real-world imaging conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing algorithms that remain stable under challenging conditions such as motion, off-axis views, and biological variability. * Develop and prototype computer vision algorithms for eye tracking, iris detection, and registration * Design algorithms using both classical computer vision methods (feature detection, geometric modeling, registration) and machine learning techniques * Analyze algorithm performance and perform failure mode analysis across real-world datasets * Perform statistical evaluation including metric definition, benchmarking, and robustness analysis * Develop research-grade code primarily in Python for rapid prototyping * Work with datasets for validation, ground-truth assessment, and benchmarking * Collaborate with Applied Research team and support handoff to software engineering teams
WORK EXPERIENCE * 5+ years of experience in computer vision or image processing * Strong background in computer vision, including classical methods and/or machine learning approaches * Experience with tracking, registration, object detection, or segmentation * Proficiency in Python for algorithm development * Experience in statistical evaluation and failure analysis * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on accuracy and robustness
EDUCATION: BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field
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