AI Software Engineer

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AI Software Engineer - Newcastle - Up to £60,000 + Bonus
Cutting-Edge AI & Computer Vision Software

KO2's client, an innovative and fast-growing technology company based in the Newcastle area, is looking to recruit an AI Software Engineer to develop next-generation computer vision systems for real-time applications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team working on impactful AI solutions deployed in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement advanced AI and machine learning models for computer vision applications.
Build and optimise real-time video processing pipelines using tools such as GStreamer and FFmpeg.
Train, validate, and refine AI models using best practices, with a focus on precision, recall, and other key performance metrics.
Write efficient, production-level code in Python and C++.
Evaluate and integrate state-of-the-art AI techniques to address complex computer vision challenges.Essential Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of hands-on experience working on computer vision problems and AI system development.
Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
Experience with real-time video pipelines, particularly GStreamer and FFmpeg.
Solid understanding of AI model training concepts (e.g., epochs, hyperparameters, training/validation datasets).
Demonstrated ability to apply the right computer vision techniques and critically evaluate their advantages.Desirable Skills:

Experience deploying AI software in edge computing environments, especially on Nvidia Jetson hardware.
Background in sectors such as automotive computer vision or other real-time, high-reliability fields.
Ability to design appropriate AI models based on a given problem statement and source data.What's on Offer:

A competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
A chance to work on cutting-edge AI projects with real-world applications.
Flexible and collaborative working environment, with hybrid or on-site options available.If you're ready to take the next step in your AI engineering career and want to work with a forward-thinking team delivering real innovation, apply today to KO2's client in Newcastle

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