Computer Vision Engineer (VIO)
- Location
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Work type
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Salary
- Not listed
- Clearance
- Not required
- U.S. citizenship
- Not stated
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Department
- R&D
About the role
About Us
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.
About the Role
We are looking for a Computer Vision Engineer to contribute to the development of the front-end of our visual inertial odometry (VIO) algorithmic stack.
Responsibilities
VIO Front-end Algorithm development:
Matching between frames and stereo pairs
Calibration of cameras intrinsic and extrinsic parameters
Detection of obstruction
Implementation and optimization of the algorithmic stack for our embedded platforms
Testing, Validation & Monitoring: algorithms testing in simulation and real-world environments, development of inspection and monitoring tools..
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with system engineers, optical engineers, software engineers. Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements
Educational Background: Master’s degree in Robotics, Physics, Computer Science or related field, PhD is a plus
Technical Expertise: Strong mathematical foundations, coding skills in both Python and C++
Hands-on VIO project experience. Experience with VIO on industrial products is a huge plus.
Passion for Computer Vision and Robotics
Strong Communication & Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.
We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.