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Harmattan AI

Computer Vision Engineer (VIO)

Zurich
Level
Mid
Work type
On-site · Zurich

Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.

Open. First seen 14 October 2026.

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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.

Harmattan AI's standard text

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.
Harmattan AI's standard text

We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.

What this role asks for

Standard for data science / ML roles

Python

Common in data science / ML postings at any company.

78% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Harmattan AI's standard text, folded away below.

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The team: R&D HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 96 open in R&D. 37 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in January: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (39 of 96), C++ (38 of 96), Embedded Systems (37 of 96), C (17 of 96), Computer Vision (16 of 96), Linux (15 of 96), Machine Learning (14 of 96)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

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Other openings for this role

2 postings for this role in Zurich since 2 October 2026, 1 still open. None has been taken down and posted again.

  • 14 October 2026 – open (this posting)
  • 2 October 2026 – closed 14 October 2026

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