If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence, and want to create solutions that combine cutting-edge academic research with product development impacting thousands of people, this opportunity is for you! At SiDi, one of Brazil's largest science and technology institutes, we are seeking a **Computer Vision Specialist** to work on challenging projects involving scientific investigation, publication of research papers, and practical implementation of market-ready solutions. Here, you will have the space to research, innovate, publish, collaborate with top professionals, and transform scientific knowledge into globally impactful products. If you are curious, proactive, enjoy learning, and believe in the power of teamwork, join our team of **\#SiDiers**! Learn more about SiDi and apply now! **Responsibilities and duties** * Conduct research and development in computer vision, exploring new algorithms and deep learning architectures. * Plan and execute end-to-end experiments: hypothesis definition, ablation study design, metrics and stopping criteria; manage reproducibility (seeds, logs, data/model versioning). * Work hands-on across the entire pipeline: data collection, cleaning, and curation; data labeling/augmentation; distributed/mixed-precision training; validation, benchmarking, and tuning. * Optimize models for production and edge deployment: quantization, pruning, distillation, layer fusion, and compilation (ONNX/TensorRT/OpenVINO/NNAPI/CoreML), measuring latency, throughput, power consumption, and memory footprint. * Produce scientific papers and technical reports in collaboration with universities and research centers. * Collaborate in an agile and multidisciplinary environment, integrating software, hardware, and data science teams. * Contribute to defining architecture strategies for AI and computer vision projects. * Participate in technical discussions, mentor colleagues, and solve complex challenges. * Interact with clients and partners, translating business requirements into research and development solutions. **Requirements and qualifications** **What we expect from you:** * Experience in computer vision and applied ML/DL (project portfolio, repositories, or production products). * Solid knowledge of AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. * Practical experience in training, validation, and deploying models in real-world environments. * Experience in optimizing AI models for edge devices. * Academic publications or participation in conferences (CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, etc.) will be a plus. * Proficiency in Python and C\+\+ programming. * Experience developing solutions with liveness detection and facial recognition will be a plus. * Knowledge of libraries and tools such as OpenCV, ONNX, OpenVINO, CUDA/cuDNN. * Experience with MLOps pipelines (CI/CD for models, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS). **Education:** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Completed PhD with focus on research in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related areas. **Languages:** * Advanced English proficiency in writing, reading, and conversation. **Additional Information** Hybrid work opportunity in **Manaus\-AM**. **What we expect from all \#SiDiers:** Be open-minded to new ideas Maintain open and direct dialogue Continuously develop yourself Always do your best Build through partnership Think big, move fast **What we offer?** * **Work-life balance:** 40-hour workweek under CLT regime, flexible hours with hybrid work (4 days at the office and 1 day remote); * **Well-being:** Gympass (WellHub, Workplace Gymnastics, Quick Massage, and Psychological Support); * **Healthcare:** Medical and dental insurance for you and your family; * **Children:** Childcare allowance for miniSiDiers, 120-day maternity leave, and extended paternity leave; * **Future:** SiDi invests with you in private pension plans; * **Education:** Incentive program for continuing education and specialization, language fluency support, and weekly lectures on *global trend topics*; * **Meals:** Flexible meal and food vouchers; * **Transportation:** Transportation subsidy/cost assistance to commute to SiDi and parking for those working onsite; * **Recognition:** Annual performance bonus and awards for SiDiers who achieve outstanding results; * **Diversity:** Committees focused on Well-being, Diversity, Mental Health, Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Women's Inclusion in Technology; * **Modern Offices:** Relaxed and collaborative environments with common areas, relaxation rooms, pantries, and coffee machines; * **Want more?** Dozens of partnerships offering benefits and discounts! For us, inclusion isn’t just adding another person to our team—it’s adding differences and unique qualities. It’s precisely through this mix of techniques, skills, and experiences that we draw inspiration to bring diverse perspectives together, always moving forward. We operate in an equal-opportunity environment, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. **All our positions are open to PWDs (People with Disabilities).** JOB CODE: 5405 \- N3\+ **We are one of Brazil's largest science and technology institutes, with a growing team of over 800 SiDiers. We already have locations in Campinas, Manaus, and Recife—Brazil’s major technology and innovation hubs.** Because those who aim to create projects that will transform the world cannot stop transforming themselves. Over **20 years of history**, we’ve specialized in solving problems and **have delivered over 1,100 projects** that impact millions of lives, bringing innovation and making the future happen today.