Software

C++ Computer Vision Engineer

Permanent Hybrid — 3 days on site Cambridge, UK £55,000 – £80,000 per year, DOE

Reference: FGX-2012
Discipline: Software
Sector: Software / Defence
Contract: Permanent
Working: Hybrid — 3 days on site
Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £55,000 – £80,000 per year, DOE
Openings: 1
Posted: 2026-08-19

About the role

FireFly GX is recruiting a C++ Computer Vision Engineer for a Cambridge business developing real-time imaging and tracking systems. The team works close to the hardware, with a strong emphasis on algorithm performance — latency and throughput are first-class concerns here, not an afterthought.

What you'll do

Develop real-time computer vision algorithms in modern C++
Optimise processing pipelines for latency and throughput
Work with hardware teams to integrate algorithms onto target platforms
Evaluate algorithm performance against captured and synthetic datasets
Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews

Key skills

Strong modern C++ (C++14 onwards)
Computer vision fundamentals — detection, tracking, calibration
OpenCV or equivalent vision libraries
Performance optimisation and profiling
Linux development environment
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or Physics

Also useful

GPU acceleration with CUDA or OpenCL
Machine learning for vision applications
Eligibility for UK security clearance

What's on offer

£55,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working, three days on site in Cambridge
Algorithm work with visible impact on the product
Strong technical team with deep vision expertise

C++ Computer Vision OpenCV Algorithms Real-time