Computer Vision Software Developer, Professional II- Développeur ou Développeuse de Logiciels en Vision par Ordinateur II

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

As a Computer Vision Software Developer II, you will work on Computer Vision projects turning Zebra's core algorithms from prototypes to high-quality product ready code. You will design and implement strategies for optimizing computer vision algorithms for different hardware architectures (e.g. x86, GPU, multi-core ARM CPU, DSP) based on performance, power and size constraints. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met.

Location- ***Role is required to be onsite in the Montreal, Canada office. (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

Responsibilities

• Development of turning prototyped computer vision algorithms into high quality product ready code
• Experimentation and evaluation of algorithms during the prototyping phase
• Design and provide strategies for optimizing computer vision algorithms for different platforms, from high-end PC to smart cameras
• Participate and provide input in project code reviews
• Receive general instructions to routine work, new projects or assignments
• Design and/or review architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
• Take responsibility for communicating with different engineers (embedded systems, backend server, computer vision) to continuously improve and optimize implemented algorithms
• Create automated software tests and provide support to trouble shoot software issues when needed
• Documentation of software architecture

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor or Masters in Computer Engineering/Computer Science (preferably with specialization in computer vision and machine learning)

• 2+ years of work experience

• Basic understanding of computer vision; key areas of interest include at least 2 of the following: object detection, tracking and recognition, multiple view geometry, OCR detection, camera calibrations, 3D data processing, SfM/SLAM, activity recognition

• Strong C, C++ and above programming skills

Preferred

• Experience designing generic, reusable algorithms for large-scale data processing, in computer vision or a comparable domain

• Parallelized & vectorized computation

• Interest in applied mathematics, including linear algebra, probability, statistics, and optimization theory

• Experience with Python for algorithm prototyping

• French language proficiency

• GPU programming experience using CUDA or Open CL

• Experience in using GenAI development tools

• Knowledge in Vision-Language Models (VLMs), Vision Transformers (ViTs) and CNNs

Location- ***Role is required to be onsite in the Montreal, Canada office. (Hybrid- Minimum of 3 days in the office per week).

Développeur ou Développeuse de Logiciels en Vision par Ordinateur II

Aperçu

En tant que développeur ou développeuse de logiciels en vision par ordinateur II, vous travaillerez sur des projets de vision par ordinateur, transformant les algorithmes fondamentaux de Zebra de l'état de prototype à du code de haute qualité prêt pour la production. Vous concevrez et mettrez en œuvre des stratégies pour optimiser les algorithmes de vision par ordinateur pour diverses architectures matérielles (par exemple, x86, GPU, processeur ARM multi-cœur, accélérateur d'IA) en fonction des contraintes de performance, de consommation d'énergie et de taille. Le travail sera évalué à son achèvement pour garantir que les objectifs ont été atteints.

***Ce poste nécessite d'être sur place au bureau de Montréal, Canada (mode hybride – un minimum de 3 jours par semaine au bureau).***

Responsabilités

• Transformer des algorithmes de vision par ordinateur et d'apprentissage profond au stade de prototype en code de haute qualité prêt pour la production

• Expérimenter et évaluer des algorithmes durant la phase de prototypage

• Concevoir et proposer des stratégies pour l'optimisation d'algorithmes de vision par ordinateur pour différentes plateformes, des PC haut de gamme aux caméras intelligentes

• Participer aux révisions de code des projets et y apporter sa contribution

• Recevoir des instructions générales pour le travail courant, les nouveaux projets ou les nouvelles affectations

• Concevoir et/ou réviser des modules et des systèmes logiciels qui soutiennent les nouvelles technologies ou qui améliorent la capacité et la performance des fonctionnalités existantes

• Assurer la communication avec les différents ingénieurs (systèmes embarqués, serveur dorsal, vision par ordinateur) afin d'améliorer et d'optimiser continuellement les algorithmes mis en œuvre

• Créer des tests logiciels automatisés et fournir un soutien pour la résolution des problèmes logiciels au besoin

• Documenter l'architecture logicielle

Qualifications

Minimales

• Baccalauréat requis ; une maîtrise en génie informatique, en informatique ou dans un domaine connexe (preferablement avec une spécialisation en vision par ordinateur ou apprentissage machine)

• Plus de 2 ans d'expérience professionnelle

• Compréhension de base de la vision par ordinateur; domaines d'intérêt clés doivent inclure au moins 2 des suivants : détection d'objets, suivi et reconnaissance, géométrie à vues multiples, détection OCR, étalonnage de caméras, traitement de données 3D, SfM/SLAM, reconnaissance d'activités

• Solides compétences en programmation C, C++ moderne

Préférées

• Expérience dans la conception d'algorithmes génériques et réutilisables pour le traitement de données à grande échelle, en vision par ordinateur ou dans un domaine comparable

• Calcul parallélisé et vectorisé

• Intérêt pour les mathématiques appliquées, notamment l'algèbre linéaire, les probabilités, la statistique et la théorie de l'optimisation

• Expérience avec Python pour le prototypage d'algorithmes

• Maîtrise de la langue française

• Expérience en programmation GPU avec CUDA ou OpenCL

• Expérience avec les outils de développement d'IA générative

• Connaissance des modèles vision-langage (VLM), des transformateurs de vision (ViT) et des réseaux neuronaux convolutifs (CNN)

***Ce poste nécessite d'être sur place au bureau de Montréal, Canada (mode hybride – un minimum de 3 jours par semaine au bureau).***

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

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Pay Range:

$90,960.00 - $136,440.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

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