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Job responsibilities

  • Manage the processing and analysis of large data sets by collaborating with data science engineers
  • Use statistics, supervised learning, and computer vision libraries to solve real-world problems
  • Develop, evaluate, and optimize deep learning and computer vision models to meet business requirements
  • Use image processing techniques to analyze unstructured data
  • Design and develop image analysis algorithms and frameworks for image processing and visualization
  • Automate predictive decision making efforts in the organization

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or IT (or equivalent experience)
  • At least 3+ years of experience as a Computer Vision engineer (rare exceptions for highly skilled engineers)
  • Proficiency in computer vision and deep learning algorithms
  • Working knowledge of object detection, tracking, semantic or instance segmentation
  • Experience with ML frameworks like PyTorch, Keras, or Tensorflow
  • Proficiency in training models using NVIDIA or cloud technologies
  • Expertise in Python and related technologies like PIL, NumPy, OpenCV, seaborn, etc.
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages and frameworks
  • Fluency in English to collaborate with engineering managers
  • Work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones

Preferred skills

  • Ability to transform data researches into working product models
  • Familiarity with GPU computing or cloud computing
  • Knowledge of data structures and algorithms in Python or C++
  • Understanding of AWS, Azure cloud, and IoT technologies

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How to become a Computer Vision engineer?

A computer vision engineer works at the intersection of machine learning and human-like visual simulation. He's in charge of creating and automating computer vision models that help us do our jobs and live more comfortably. Computer Vision engineers are in charge of creating and testing solutions for real-world challenges and applications. They also collaborate with the technical team and the customer to develop new products and services while taking real-time feedback into account. In addition, they assist in the development and testing of prototypes for new technologies and concepts that may one day become full-fledged goods that the firm may provide.

The boundary between a computer vision scientist and a computer vision engineer is becoming increasingly blurry as the computer vision domain expands and more firms embrace computer vision business and analytics.

At times, computer vision engineers at tiny firms must manage both of these jobs. They'd have to comb the internet for fresh research papers and emerging methodologies in order to stay on top of things and apply the techniques to the application. It is critical to thoroughly study the computer vision engineer job description in order to fully comprehend what will be expected of you throughout your time at the organization.

What is the scope of Computer Vision Engineering?

The field of computer vision is exploding, and demand for computer vision engineers is at an all-time high. In the United States alone, there are now over 60,000 job openings, and this figure is rapidly growing year after year. Top tech firms such as Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Rockstar Games are on the lookout for computer vision experts. These figures demonstrate that computer vision engineer positions have a bright future.

In computer vision, state-of-the-art machine learning techniques like Deep Learning, CNN, Tensorflow, Pytorch, and others are being used to conduct extensive research and unique invention. As technologies like machine learning and data science make substantial advances, computer vision will evolve in lockstep. The application of computer vision technology is moving into the public sphere. Computer Vision applications are growing in popularity and will see widespread use in the next years. It's a great moment to learn some cutting-edge computer vision abilities and go ahead in the industry.

What are the roles and responsibilities of a Computer Vision Engineer?

The responsibilities of a Computer Vision Engineer include constructing computer vision models, retraining them, producing high-quality datasets, libraries, and reviewing research articles for unique solutions tailored to the product.

Job listings and job descriptions for computer vision are frequently categorized as software engineers by startups and mid-sized businesses. It is a good idea to read over the entire job description as well as the company's expectations. The fact that an engineer would need to participate in software development and engineering chores in addition to computer vision jobs may explain why organizations employ broad titles like software engineer and software developer.

Because each position in computer vision is reliant on the organization and expertise, the job tasks and responsibilities vary. A computer vision engineer's regular day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • Development of a computer vision model
  • Data collection for training
  • Mask detection, animal and cow tracking in farmlands, and parking vacancy detection are all computer vision jobs that may be automated.
  • Review code and interact with machine learning and data science domain specialists.
  • Algorithm prototyping and testing to articulate/quantify findings
  • Restoring an image
  • Setting up the scene
  • Analysis of motion
  • Recognized objects
  • Checking out the most recent journals and research publications.

It's worth noting that most major IT organizations have a work division and role-specific tasks. A computer vision engineer will redesign and maintain existing computer vision products that have undergone some development at top tech businesses. A computer vision engineer at a small firm must wear several hats and test existing solutions as well as develop new ones. Startups typically promote comprehensive development and aid in the broadening of abilities in all aspects of computer vision. To understand what the work position comprises, it is critical to read the job description completely.

How to become a Computer Vision Engineer?

A full-time degree in computer science or engineering with a specialization in computer vision or advanced machine learning techniques is required of computer vision engineers. The degree might be a master's, bachelor's, or doctoral degree. They should be able to program in an object-oriented manner. In addition to technical skills, applying to jobs with an optimized Computer Vision engineer resume can also help developers to get hired.

A master's, bachelor's, or doctoral degree in computer science engineering or electrical engineering includes computer vision courses.

Certifications and training in computer vision are beneficial, but they are not required for computer vision engineer positions.

The educational requirements listed above are neither all-inclusive nor do they have to be met. Many people in the field who do not have a STEM education but have successfully transitioned into careers as computer vision engineers are outliers. The willingness to study and work hard is the most important prerequisite. The rest is just a bonus.

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Skills required to become a Computer Vision Engineer

While many engineers are unable to shift their backgrounds, new abilities may always be developed. At any stage during your career, you can learn new tools and technologies. It might happen in college, in a new job, or after a 10-year career in any field. Upskilling allows you to make a real impact and advance in any employment capacity. Here's a list of essential computer vision abilities:

1. Capability to Create Machine Learning Models

Computer vision is a branch of machine learning that heavily relies on deep learning models such as CNN, RNN, and ANN, to mention a few. To identify photos or recognise objects, you'll need to understand machine learning methods.

2. Expertise in Computer Vision Programming Languages

The most prevalent programming languages used to create computer vision applications are Python, MATLAB, C++, and Cython. Each language has its own set of advantages and drawbacks.

3. Image Processing Tool and Methods Expertise

  • TensorFlow

Tensorflow is an open-source machine learning framework that can be used to create and train neural networks for deep learning as well as many other machine learning models that need a lot of numerical calculation. It was created in 2015 by the Google Brain team.

  • YOLO

YOLO stands for "You Only Look Once." It is a real-time object detection technique. It detects things in real-time using Convolutional Neural Networks as its foundation.

  • OpenCV

OpenCV is a free and open-source image processing and computer vision library.

  • MATLAB

MATLAB is a computer language that allows you to manipulate images as well as do large-scale numerical analyses and displays. It also offers Computer Vision ToolBox, a specific computer vision support tool for building and testing CV systems.

  • Keras

Keras is a python-based open-source framework for implementing deep learning models. It's a wrapper for the Theono and Tensorflow libraries.

4. Roots in Mathematics

Foundational mathematics such as linear algebra, 3D geometry and pattern recognition, fundamental convex optimizations, calculus gradients, and Bayesian Probability is beneficial and desirable.

5. Object Detection

Object detection uses bounding boxes to recognize things in a picture. It also determines the object's size and placement in the image. Object detection, unlike object localization, is not limited to locating just one instance of an object in an image, but rather all of the object instances present in the image.

6. Object Localization

The technique of recognizing the single most conspicuous instance of an item in a picture is known as object localization.

7. Object Tracking

The method of monitoring moving objects in a scene or video is commonly utilized in surveillance, CGI movies to track actors, and self-driving automobiles. It employs two methods for detecting and tracking the relevant object(s). The first technique is a generative approach, which looks for regions in a picture that is most comparable to the tracked item while ignoring the backdrop. The discriminative model, on the other hand, looks for contrasts between the item and its surroundings.

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How to get Computer Vision Engineer jobs?

Computer Vision engineers must work hard enough to stay up with the industry's current breakthroughs and to continue to enhance their skills. To thrive, they must effectively and consistently adopt the best practices in their industry. Developers should think about two things as they move forward in this regard. They may seek assistance from someone who is more experienced and good at teaching new skills while practicing. As a Computer Vision engineer, you must also hone your analytical, programming, and soft skills. As a result, the designers must make certain that someone is on hand to help them.

Turing provides the greatest remote Computer Vision chances for experienced Computer Vision Engineers to advance their careers. Working on complex new technological and business issues can help you expand quickly. Join our global developer network to discover long-term, full-time remote Computer Vision engineer jobs with better pay and advancement opportunities.

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Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

Work from the comfort of your home

Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

Great compensation

Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their Computer Vision Engineers?

Every Computer Vision Engineer at Turing can choose their preferred pricing. On the other hand, Turing will propose a salary at which we are certain we can find you a successful and long-term position. Our suggestions are based on our analysis of market conditions as well as customer preferences.

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Turing is an AGI infrastructure company specializing in post-training large language models (LLMs) to enhance advanced reasoning, problem-solving, and cognitive tasks. Founded in 2018, Turing leverages the expertise of its globally distributed technical, business, and research experts to help Fortune 500 companies deploy customized AI solutions that transform operations and accelerate growth. As a leader in the AGI ecosystem, Turing partners with top AI labs and enterprises to deliver cutting-edge innovations in generative AI, making it a critical player in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

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We, at Turing, hire remote developers for over 100 skills like React/Node, Python, Angular, Swift, React Native, Android, Java, Rails, Golang, PHP, Vue, among several others. We also hire engineers based on tech roles and seniority.

Communication is crucial for success while working with American clients. We prefer candidates with a B1 level of English i.e. those who have the necessary fluency to communicate without effort with our clients and native speakers.

Currently, we have openings only for the developers because of the volume of job demands from our clients. But in the future, we might expand to other roles too. Do check out our careers page periodically to see if we could offer a position that suits your skills and experience.

Our unique differentiation lies in the combination of our core business model and values. To advance AGI, Turing offers temporary contract opportunities. Most AI Consultant contracts last up to 3 months, with the possibility of monthly extensions—subject to your interest, availability, and client demand—up to a maximum of 10 continuous months. For our Turing Intelligence business, we provide full-time, long-term project engagements.

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Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM, multilinguality, multimodality, and agents; and second, by applying that expertise to help enterprises transform AI from proof of concept into proprietary intelligence with systems that perform reliably, deliver measurable impact, and drive lasting results on the P&L.


Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Computer-Using Agent (CUA) to perform structured automation tasks within Ubuntu-based virtual desktop environments. In this role, you will interact with real desktop applications using Python-based GUI automation tools, execute workflows with high accuracy, and document every step taken.

This is a hands-on execution role ideal for candidates who are comfortable working with Linux systems, virtualization tools, and repeatable task workflows in a controlled environment.


What Does the Day-to-Day Look Like?

  • Set up and operate Ubuntu virtual machines using VMware or VirtualBox
  • Automate mouse and keyboard interactions using Python-based GUI automation (e.g., PyAutoGUI)
  • Execute predefined workflows across various Ubuntu desktop applications
  • Ensure tasks are completed accurately and can be reproduced consistently
  • Capture and document all actions, steps, and outcomes in a structured format
  • Collaborate with the delivery team to refine automation scenarios and workflows

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Ubuntu/Linux desktop environments
  • Working knowledge of PyAutoGUI or similar GUI automation frameworks
  • Basic Python scripting and debugging skills
  • Familiarity with VMware or VirtualBox
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow step-by-step instructions
  • Clear documentation and reporting skills

Application Domains

You will be expected to perform automation tasks across the following Ubuntu-based environments:

  • os – Core Ubuntu desktop environment
  • chrome – Ubuntu with Google Chrome
  • gimp – Ubuntu with GIMP
  • libreoffice_calc – LibreOffice Calc
  • libreoffice_writer – LibreOffice Writer
  • libreoffice_impress – LibreOffice Impress
  • thunderbird – Thunderbird email client
  • vlc – VLC media player
  • vs_code – Visual Studio Code

Perks of Freelancing With Turing

  • Fully remote work.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Offer Details:

  • Commitments Required: 40 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. 
  • Engagement  type  : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
  • Duration of contract : 2 month
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About the Client

Our mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone in the world. We are a community of communities where people can dive into anything through experiences built around their interests, hobbies, and passions. With more than 50 million people visiting 100,000+ communities daily, it is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.

About the Team

The Ads Content Understanding team’s mission is to build the foundational engine for interpretable and frictionless understanding of all organic and paid content on our platform. Leverage state-of-the-art applied ML and a robust Knowledge Graph (KG) to extract high-quality, monetization-focused signals from raw content — powering better ads, marketplace performance, and actionable business insights at scale.

We are seeking a Knowledge Graph Expert to help us grow and curate our KG of entities and relationships, bringing it to the next level.


About the Role


We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Knowledge Graph Curator. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of AI automation and human judgment. You will not only manage incoming requests from partner teams but also proactively shape the growth of our Knowledge Graph (KG) to ensure high fidelity, relevance, and connectivity. You will serve as the expert human-in-the-loop, validating LLM-generated entities and ensuring our graph represents the "ground truth" for the business.

 

Key Responsibilities


  • Onboarding of new entities to the Knowledge Graph maintained by the Ads team
  •  Data entry, data labeling for automation of content understanding capabilities
  • LLM Prompt tuning for content understanding automation

What You'll Do


1. Pipeline Management & Prioritization

  • Manage Inbound Requests: Act as the primary point of contact for partner teams (Product, Engineering, Analytics) requesting new entities or schema changes.
  • Strategic Prioritization: Triage the backlog of requests by assessing business impact, urgency, and technical feasibility.

2. AI-Assisted Curation & Human-in-the-Loop

  • Oversee Automation: Interact with internal tooling to review entities generated by Large Language Models (LLMs). You will approve high-confidence data, edit near-misses, and reject hallucinations.
  • Quality Validation: Perform rigorous QA on batches of generated entities to ensure they adhere to the strict ontological standards and factual accuracy required by the KG.
  • Model Feedback Loops: Participate in ad-hoc labeling exercises (creation of Golden Sets) to measure current model quality and provide training data to fine-tune classifiers and extraction algorithms.

3. Data Integrity & Stakeholder Management

  • Manual Curation & Debugging: Investigate bug reports from downstream users or automated anomaly detection systems. You will manually fix data errors, merge duplicate entities, and resolve conflicting relationships.
  • Feedback & Reporting: Close the loop with partner teams. You will report on the status of their requests, explain why certain modeling decisions were made, and educate stakeholders on how to best query the new data.


Qualifications for this role:

  • Knowledge Graph Fundamentals: Understanding of graph concepts (Nodes, Edges, Properties)
  • Taxonomy & Ontology: Experience categorizing data, managing hierarchies, and understanding semantic relationships between entities.
  • Data Literacy: Proficiency in navigating complex datasets. Experience with SQL, SPARQL, or Cypher is a strong plus.
  • AI/LLM Familiarity: Understanding of how Generative AI works, common failure modes (hallucinations), and the importance of ground-truth data in training.

Operational & Soft Skills

  • Analytical Prioritization: Ability to look at a list of 50 tasks and determine the 5 that will drive the most business value.
  • Attention to Detail: An "eagle eye" for spotting inconsistencies, typos, and logical fallacies in data.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Ability to translate complex data modeling concepts into clear language for non-technical product managers and business stakeholders.
  • Tool Proficiency: Comfort learning proprietary internal tools, ticketing systems (e.g., Jira), and spreadsheet manipulation (Excel/Google Sheets).


Offer Details


  • Full-time contractor or full-time employment, depending on the country
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • 8 hours of overlap with Netherlands
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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