Staff Computer Vision Engineer, Perception

Metropolis is seeking a Staff Computer Vision Engineer to lead the design and development of perception algorithms and systems that power checkout-free experiences in various applications. The role involves driving innovation in computer vision, delivering impactful results, and fostering growth through technical leadership and mentorship.

Requirements

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field with a focus on computer vision or machine learning.
• 8+ years of industry experience in developing and deploying perception algorithms in real-world applications.
• Strong proficiency in modern deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Qualcomm Chip) and classical CV libraries (e.g., OpenCV).
• Deep expertise in one or more of: object detection, multi-object tracking, segmentation, depth estimation, or sensor fusion.
• Excellent programming skills in Python or C++.
• Strong understanding of 2D/3D geometry and image processing.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets, including data curation, annotation, evaluation, Airflow pipeline and messaging platforms (e.g. MQTT, Kafka, or ROS2)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (ECS, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with ML model training, Data Annotation and Model Evaluation
• Strong understanding of the agile development process and CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Github Actions, Jenkins).
• Proven track record of technical leadership and mentorship in high-performing engineering teams.
• Publications or patents in computer vision or applied machine learning.

Benefits

• Access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits
• A 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• A lucrative stock option plan
• Bonus plans