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AssetCool
Leeds
2 weeks ago
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Data Scientist – Vision & Machine Learning for Robotics

Location:Leeds (Full-Time, On-Site)

Salary:Competitive, Depending on Experience

About AssetCool

At AssetCool, we develop breakthrough robotic systems to modernise energy infrastructure and accelerate the energy transition. Our robots operate on live power lines, applying advanced coatings to reduce losses and improve reliability—helping utilities upgrade their networks without shutdowns.

We are building the future of intelligent, autonomous field robotics. Join us to work on real-world challenges with real-world impact.

Role Overview

We’re hiring aData Scientistto lead the development of vision and data-processing pipelines for our next-gen robotic systems. You’ll design and prototype image-processing algorithms and machine-learning models, with direct influence over product performance and autonomy.

This is a hands-on, applied role where you will bridge data science, AI, and robotics—taking ideas from prototype to field-tested implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop image-processing & image analysis pipelines: registration, segmentation, classification, object tracking
  • Build, train, and evaluate deep learning models (e.g. CNNs, YOLO)
  • Design data-driven solutions to robotic vision and inspection problems
  • Prototype solutions inPython and/or MATLAB, moving quickly from idea to evaluation
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and deployment teams to ensure field viability
  • Perform statistical and numerical analysis to evaluate system performance and sensor data

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proficiency inPythonand/orMATLAB
  • Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in developing image processing algorithms: segmentation, classification, object detection and other image analysis applications
  • Familiarity withmachine learning and neural networks(YOLO, CNNs, etc.)
  • Experience usingTensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar frameworks
  • Understanding ofimage-processing pipeline design,numerical methods, andstatistics
  • Strong problem-solving ability, able to move from analysis to prototype quickly

Desirable Experience

  • Experience withTensorRT,Nvidia Deepstream, or other deployment frameworks
  • Background inneural network designor edge inference
  • Programming inC/C++andCUDA
  • Realtime or embedded vision applications

Why Join AssetCool?

  • Tackle some of the toughest challenges in robotics, vision, and infrastructure tech
  • Join a growing team with global ambitions and a collaborative, mission-driven culture
  • See your work in action on deployed robotic platforms across the world
  • Shape technology that directly contributes to climate resilience and smarter infrastructure

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.


If you have a disability or any specific requirements that require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.


Please note that we may review and close applications ahead of the closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.


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