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Advanced Research Engineer (AI & Perception Engineer)

United Kingdom, Coventry Employment contract 43000.00 - 50000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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We’re looking for a Junior AI & Perception Engineer to join our growing team—someone passionate about AI, computer vision and sensing technologies, and eager to work on cutting-edge systems that power the next generation of autonomous solutions. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on software development and systems engineering exposure. You’ll contribute to building perception algorithms and integrating them into real-world systems—working with sensors such as LiDAR, radar and cameras to support navigation and AI-driven platforms. You’ll also gain valuable experience in system-level thinking, helping shape how software and hardware come together into fully functioning solutions.

Job Responsibility

  • Developing and testing computer vision and image processing algorithms
  • Working with sensor data (LiDAR, radar, cameras) for perception tasks
  • Supporting development in Python, C++ and C# (WPF) for backend and UI tools
  • Assisting with navigation algorithms and localisation data processing
  • Optimising and documenting algorithms
  • Supporting requirements gathering and system design
  • Contributing to system architectures and integration plans
  • Helping define data flows and interfaces across software and hardware
  • Assisting with system testing, debugging and validation activities

Requirements

  • Experience with Python (OpenCV preferred)
  • Exposure to C# (WPF) and C++
  • Understanding of AI/ML fundamentals and data-driven systems
  • Strong mathematical foundation (e.g. linear algebra, geometry)
  • Awareness of autonomous systems and sensing technologies
  • Ability to translate technical requirements into development tasks

Nice to have

  • Experience with LiDAR, radar or point cloud processing
  • Knowledge of ROS, TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Understanding of GPS/localisation systems
  • Exposure to system architecture, diagrams or COTS technologies

What we offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Excellent Pension Scheme
  • Flexible Working
  • Work on cutting-edge AI and autonomous technologies
  • Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven environment
  • Access to industry-leading projects and real-world applications
  • Strong employee benefits
  • Excellent opportunity to grow into a systems or AI specialist role

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