Computer Vision Engineer- MedTech
Computer Vision Engineer - MedTech
12‑month Contract / Freelance
Location: Germany (hybrid or remote within Germany)
We are partnering with a MedTech company developing advanced image‑based solutions used in clinical and regulated healthcare environments. They are seeking an experienced Computer Vision Engineer on a 12‑month contract / freelance basis to support ongoing R&D and product development initiatives.
This role sits within a multidisciplinary R&D team and focuses on designing, developing, and optimising computer vision and machine learning algorithms for medical applications.
Contract Details
- Contract length: 12 months (extension possible)
- Engagement: Freelance / Contract
- Location: Germany (remote or hybrid depending on project needs)
- Start: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement computer vision and deep learning algorithms for medical imaging or video data
- Work with modalities such as microscopy, endoscopy, X‑ray, CT, MRI, or similar image‑based inputs
- Design, train, and validate models (e.g. CNNs, UNet-based architectures) under real‑world data constraints
- Collaborate with software engineers, clinical experts, and product teams to translate clinical needs into technical solutions
- Support model optimisation, performance evaluation, and documentation for regulated environments
- Contribute to algorithm verification and validation activities aligned with medical device standards
Experience & Skills
- Strong background in computer vision and machine learning, ideally within medical imaging or MedTech
- Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch
- Experience with image segmentation, detection, or classification problems
- Understanding of medical or scientific image data and its associated challenges (data quality, annotation, bias)
- Exposure to delivering production‑ready algorithms, not just research prototypes
- Familiarity with DICOM and medical imaging standards is advantageous
- Experience in regulated development environments (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA or CE‑marking) is beneficial
- Knowledge of C++, GPU acceleration, or CUDA is a plus
- MSc or PhD in Computer Vision, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Imaging, or a related field
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