Computer Vision & AI Engineer

Cirrus Selection
Filton, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Today
£45,000 – £58,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £58,000 pa

Posted
22 Oct 2026 (Today)

Salary: Up to £58,000 depending on experience

Location: Bristol

Duration: Permanent

Want to apply AI and computer vision to some seriously challenging engineering problems?

We are recruiting for a Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence Engineer to research, develop and evaluate advanced algorithms used in complex, high-performance engineering systems.

You will join a specialist image processing team, working on cutting-edge technologies that combine imaging, computer vision, machine learning and signal processing. Your work will help shape technical solutions, influence design decisions and turn innovative research into practical engineering applications.

What you will be doing

* Researching, developing and evaluating image processing and computer vision algorithms.

* Applying AI and deep learning techniques to complex technical challenges.

* Developing solutions for image segmentation, object detection, tracking and classification.

* Exploring techniques such as optical flow, pose estimation, particle filtering and computational imaging.

* Working with MATLAB, Simulink and Python, including PyTorch.

* Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and evaluate new technologies.

What you will need

* A degree with strong mathematical content, such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Computer Science.

* A PhD in a relevant discipline, relevant postdoctoral research or equivalent industry experience would be advantageous.

* A genuine interest in advanced algorithms, AI and emerging technologies.

* Knowledge of one or more relevant areas, including computer vision, image processing, machine learning, deep learning or signal processing.

* Experience with MATLAB, Simulink or Python would be beneficial.

The Package:

Company bonus of up to £2,500, based on company performance, Pension with total employer and employee contributions of up to 14%, Paid overtime opportunities, Up to 15 additional days of Flexi Leave, Flexible working arrangements, Enhanced parental leave, including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking, Opportunities to gain professional and accredited project management qualifications, Opportunities to attend technical workshops and conferences, with potential for international collaboration and travel.

Interested? If you enjoy solving complex problems through mathematics, algorithms and AI, we would like to hear from you.

Contact Cirrus Selection for a confidential discussion.

Security

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or Dual UK Nationals with British citizenship and will be required to undergo security clearance checks.

Cirrus Selection

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