Applied AI Research Team Leader

Camtek designs, develops, manufactures, and markets cutting-edge, cost-effective systems and related software products. Our solutions are pivotal in enhancing processes and yields across the Advanced Packaging, Memory, CMOS Image Sensors, MEMS, RF, and other segments within the semiconductor industry. We invite you to become part of a global leader in technology innovation. Join Camtek and accelerate your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Job Description:

As a Team Leader – Applied AI / Computer Vision, you will lead a team of AI researchers and engineers developing state-of-the-art deep learning solutions for complex computer vision challenges.

You will combine technical leadership, hands-on research, and people management, driving the team from research and experimentation through to production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Applied AI Researchers and Computer Vision engineers.
• Define the team's technical direction, research priorities, and roadmap.
• Lead the development of innovative computer vision algorithms from concept to production.
• Review academic research and drive the adoption of relevant state-of-the-art approaches.
• Guide dataset definition, experimentation, model development, and performance optimization.
• Solve complex technical challenges and provide hands-on technical leadership.
• Collaborate with Product and R&D teams to translate business needs into AI solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in deep learning and computer vision R&D.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring technical teams.
• Strong expertise in Python, PyTorch, and Git.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience taking AI algorithms from research to production.
• Familiarity with C++ and C# is an advantage.
• Capability to perform under a tight schedule while delivering solutions in an agile environment, maintaining clarity and visibility of the plan and progress.