We are partnered with a well-funded, early-stage Australian Edge AI and Autonomous Systems start-up to hire a Senior Computer Vision Engineer for a key early role in its Melbourne engineering team.
The company is building decentralised coordination technology for autonomous systems, for defence and dual-use applications. The programme is moving from a flight-tested prototype to a drone fleet.
The role
This role sits at the core of how the company’s autonomous platforms see and understand the world. You’ll take perception models from research through to real-time deployment on edge hardware, where compute, power and latency all matter.
What you’ll do
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Design and build real-time perception pipelines for autonomous platforms, covering detection, tracking, segmentation and multi-camera perception
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Deploy and optimise models on embedded edge hardware such as NVIDIA Jetson, balancing accuracy against latency and power
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Integrate perception into the onboard autonomy stack (ROS 2) so drones can share and act on what they see
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Work with the robotics and field team to test, validate and improve perception in real-world flight conditions
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Help shape the perception architecture, tooling and engineering culture as the team grows
About you
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Strong experience building computer vision systems for real-world, real-time applications
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Depth in object detection, tracking, segmentation or multi-camera perception
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Hands‑on deployment of models to edge devices, ideally NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded GPUs
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Model optimisation for the edge: TensorRT, ONNX, quantisation, pruning and profiling
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Strong Python and C++, with PyTorch and OpenCV
Nice to have
Sensor fusion (EO/IR, LiDAR, radar) | On-device SLAM or visual-inertial odometry | Multi-agent or distributed perception | Simulation and synthetic data (Isaac Sim, Gazebo) | UAV or field robotics experience | Defence or dual-use experience
Eligibility
Australian citizenship, or permanent residency with a clear pathway to citizenship, is required. You must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
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Computer Vision Engineer, Edge AI | Deep Tech in Melbourne employer: Reqiva
Reqiva is a fast-growing Australian deep-tech company focused on building autonomous systems, including robotics and embedded computer vision. The company offers opportunities for engineers to lead complex projects with a high degree of autonomy, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages mentorship and technical leadership.
