Computer Vision Applications Engineer

AVIAN is a company dedicated to preventing fires in industrial settings. They achieve this through advanced infrared camera systems and AI-driven monitoring, which help detect abnormal heat early, prevent fire risks, and protect assets. The company has already proven its product-market fit and is now looking to scale its technology. The role of a Computer Vision Applications Engineer at AVIAN involves developing new monitoring applications using computer vision. This position is crucial for enhancing the company's cutting-edge technologies in machine learning and computer vision. The main responsibilities of the Computer Vision Applications Engineer include building new monitoring applications, visiting clients on-site, and working closely with their teams to develop products that meet strict specifications. The engineer will also be responsible for translating customer needs into code and ensuring that algorithms are effectively deployed on edge devices. This role requires a deep understanding of both classical and AI approaches to computer vision, as well as expertise in model acceleration, pruning, and evaluation techniques. To be successful in this role, candidates must have a strong background in computer vision, both classical and AI approaches. They should be comfortable taking algorithms from the lab to deployment on edge devices and have experience with model acceleration, pruning, and evaluation techniques. Additionally, candidates must be proficient in interfacing with customers, translating their needs into code, and have hardware experience with various types of camera sensors across the electromagnetic spectrum. Mastery of English, Linux, and embedded systems expertise, including hardware interfaces and real-time deployment constraints, are also essential. Nice-to-have skills include the ability to work in a high-trust environment with clear feedback and the opportunity to contribute to AVIAN's path to $10M+ ARR. The role offers on-site experience with the AVIAN team in Zurich, direct collaboration with the engineering team, and real ownership of software engineering projects. The international team at AVIAN is focused on real-world impact and customer satisfaction, providing a practical learning experience across software, hardware, AI, data, and industrial IoT. What the role asks for: - Deep expertise in computer vision, both classical and AI approaches - Comfortable taking algorithms from the lab to deployment on edge devices - Model acceleration, pruning, and evaluation techniques - Comfortable interfacing with customers and translating their needs into code - Hardware experience with various types of camera sensors across the electromagnetic spectrum - Mastery of English - Linux and embedded systems expertise, including hardware interfaces and real-time deployment constraints