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Sr. Vision Software Engineer

Cohu Inc.San Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning solutions, contributing directly to the advancement of automated inspection equipment within a reputable technology company. You'll thrive here if you possess strong C++, C#, and Python skills, a passion for problem-solving, and enjoy collaborating with diverse engineering teams to drive innovation.

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
  1. Contribute to design, testing, and integration across the full project lifecycle to deliver production-ready vision capabilities.
  2. Research and develop scalable, modern computer vision for 2D/3D imaging, camera calibration, object detection, image processing, segmentation, metrology, alignment, and identification.
  3. Engineer vision solutions for automated test handlers and other quality inspection equipment.
  4. Design, implement, and deploy full-stack machine vision (image-based) and machine learning solutions using C++, C#, and Python.
  5. Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing engineering teams to integrate and validate vision solutions.
  6. Provide production support for the test floor and manufacturing by troubleshooting vision issues, analyzing logs/images, and implementing corrective improvements as needed.
  7. Interface with customers and sales on projects as required.

Supervisory Responsibility: May provide work leadership and training to lower-level professional employees but not required.

Qualifications:
  • Education/Training: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Science. Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience: 5+ years developing machine vision software in industrial environments; 5+ years C++/C#/.NET Windows desktop development (WPF); hands-on integration with vision hardware (industrial cameras, lenses, and illumination).
  • Skills/Technical Requirements (Required): Strong C++ and/or C#/.NET skills (Visual Studio) with Git-based source control; practical experience developing machine vision/image-processing algorithms (e.g., OpenCV or similar libraries) and applying object-oriented design across the full software development lifecycle.
  • Skills/Technical Requirements (Preferred): Experience with TensorFlow (or similar ML frameworks), 2D/3D imaging and camera calibration, optics/lighting, UML, and delivering production diagnostics and support in a factory environment; excellent written and verbal communication and ability to mentor others.

Job Conditions/Physical Demands:

Domestic or international travel may be required. Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer terminal. Use of a keyboard.

Protective Devices Required:As required in designated areas.

Skills

Machine Learning
OpenCV
C#
Computer Vision
C++
Git
Python
TensorFlow

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