Embedded Vision Developer

Planitar invites applications for a full-time Embedded Vision Developer role in Waterloo, Ontario, ideal for professionals passionate about building efficient vision capabilities directly into compact hardware systems.

About This Position

The Embedded Vision Developer opening at Planitar places you at the centre of creating reliable image-processing pipelines that run on resource-limited devices right here in Waterloo, Ontario. In this full-time position you will translate high-level vision requirements into production-ready code that performs under tight power and memory budgets, helping the team deliver practical embedded solutions for everyday use cases that local job seekers associate with an Embedded Vision Developer career.

Responsibilities

• Architect and code real-time vision modules that execute on microcontrollers and system-on-chip platforms
• Select, configure and calibrate camera sensors and supporting peripherals for consistent image capture
• Port and accelerate algorithms so they meet latency and accuracy targets on target silicon
• Partner with hardware and firmware colleagues to resolve integration issues and validate end-to-end pipelines
• Profile, debug and document system behaviour under varying lighting and environmental conditions
• Contribute to code reviews and continuous-improvement practices that keep the vision stack robust and maintainable

What You Bring

• Proven experience writing efficient C or C++ for embedded environments, preferably alongside vision libraries such as OpenCV
• Solid grounding in digital image processing, optical flow, feature detection or related computer-vision fundamentals
• Familiarity with common microcontroller tool chains, RTOS concepts and hardware-software co-design practices
• Ability to read schematics, interpret sensor datasheets and collaborate across disciplines to ship working prototypes
• Degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or an equivalent technical field, or comparable practical background
• Clear communication skills that allow you to explain technical trade-offs to teammates and stakeholders

Working at Planitar

Planitar is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

Applying for This Role

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