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Senior Computer Vision Engineer

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Computer Vision Engineer - Sports Analytics Innovation

Location: London, UK (Hybrid / Flexible)
Salary: £70,000 base + OTE up to £140k-£200k in Year 1

About the Opportunity

We are working with a pioneering technology company at the forefront of sports analytics and artificial intelligence. This is a unique chance to apply your expertise in computer vision and machine learning to real-world challenges - building advanced systems for precise player and pitch detection and tracking during live sports events.

You'll be part of a collaborative, research-driven team where your work will directly influence how millions of fans, teams, and broadcasters experience sport.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and optimize deep learning algorithms for image and video analysis
Develop and enhance computer vision pipelines using both classical methods (OpenCV) and modern techniques (CNNs, detection/segmentation heads)
Train, evaluate, and fine-tune models on large datasets, ensuring performance and accuracy in real-time systems
Curate and preprocess data to maximize training effectiveness
Deploy models into production environments and monitor their performance
Collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions
Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, CV, and ML, experimenting with innovative approaches

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of research and applied engineering. You enjoy solving complex problems and pushing models into production that have tangible, high-profile impact.

Essential experience:

Strong background in Computer Vision and image/video processing
Hands-on experience with OpenCV pipelines
Proficiency with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras)
Knowledge of CNN architectures and training dynamics
Proven experience deploying and optimizing models for real-time applications
Strong data science and metrics literacy

Nice to have:

PhD or Master's in Computer Science, AI, or related field
Experience with sports data, tracking systems, or analytics platforms
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker)

Why Apply?

Work on high-impact, real-world projects where your algorithms will be deployed in live sports environments
Join a team passionate about research, innovation, and continuous learning
Competitive salary £70k base with exceptional OTE (£140k-£200k Year 1)
Opportunity to make your mark in a fast-growing, cutting-edge technology sector

If you're excited by the idea of bringing Computer Vision innovation into live sports and want to be part of a team that's shaping the future of sports technology, we'd love to hear from you

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