Senior Computer Vision and Data Science Engineer

About Kitov.ai

Kitov.ai is a fast-growing technology company providing an open software platform for AI-driven, CAD-based visual inspection planning and execution. Our platform enables manufacturers, machine builders, and system integrators to automatically plan and execute optimal inspection strategies for complex parts.

Customers across aerospace, automotive, medical devices, defense, and electronics use Kitov.ai to improve product quality, reduce inspection time, and increase manufacturing efficiency through intelligent inspection automation.

Role Overview

Design and lead advanced algorithmic solutions in the field of Computer Vision for industrial inspection systems.

This role includes responsibility for designing, training, deploying, and optimizing AI-based models for defect detection, measurement, classification, and visual analysis at very high accuracy levels.

The position combines research, product development, performance optimization, and technological leadership of the vision domain within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced Computer Vision algorithms for automated inspection systems.
• Design and train Deep Learning models (CNNs, Transformers, segmentation, detection).
• Lead end-to-end AI solutions from research to production.
• Solve problems in defect detection, metrology, alignment, OCR, anomaly detection, and classification.
• Optimize performance, latency, robustness, and scalability.
• Build data pipelines for training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and customer success teams.
• Select architectures, tools, and technologies for inspection solutions.
• Mentor and technically lead other algorithm engineers.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Computer Vision algorithm development.
• Significant experience in industrial visual inspection systems.
• Deep knowledge of AI and Deep Learning for vision.
• Experience with models such as:
• Object Detection (YOLO, SSD)
• Segmentation (U-Net, Mask R-CNN)
• Classification
• Anomaly Detection
• Vision Transformers
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch and/or TensorFlow.
• Strong Python skills; C++ is an advantage.
• Strong background in classical image processing: filtering, morphology, geometry, calibration.
• Experience deploying models to production.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership.

Advantages

• Experience in semiconductor, PCB, medical devices, printing, or food inspection.
• Experience with cameras, optics, lighting, and hardware integration.
• Experience with Edge AI and real-time systems.
• Experience with MLOps.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technological leadership capability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High curiosity and fast learning ability.

Why Join Kitov.ai?

• Lead the development of core algorithms used globally in advanced manufacturing.
• Work at the intersection of AI, vision, robotics, CAD, and industrial automation.
• Have real technical ownership and influence over product direction.
• Join a highly motivated team building Industry 4.0 inspection automation.
• Build technology that significantly reduces inspection cost and time while improving quality.

How to Apply

Please send your CV to [email protected].

• We look forward to meeting professionals passionate about intelligent visual inspection and algorithmic innovation.