Computer Vision, Optics & AI Expert (f/m/div.)

Are you a deeply technical AI specialist passionate about applying advanced image processing and computer vision to solve real-world challenges in the industrial environment? Join us and help shape the next generation of AI-driven vision systems, transforming industrial automation and manufacturing. In this role, you will identify critical production challenges and develop cutting-edge vision solutions that deliver measurable impact directly on the factory floor. Your contribution to something big • Identify key business and production challenges and solve them by applying the most effective machine learning and computer vision methods. • Design, develop and deploy state-of-the-art computer vision models for industrial applications, including automated quality inspection, robotic guidance and process monitoring. • Work on vision tasks such as anomaly detection, semantic segmentation and image classification. • Architect robust, production-ready AI solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing tools and systems. • Develop scalable data pipelines capable of processing real-time industrial image and sensor data. • Deploy, monitor and continuously improve your solutions in live production environments, ensuring high performance, reliability and sustainable business impact. • Collaborate closely with ML engineers, business stakeholders, and on-site hardware and software experts to deliver robust end-to-end vision systems. • Work as part of a global team of AI, optical and machine vision experts, contributing to knowledge exchange, best practices and standardization across international locations. • Support the deployment, scaling and continuous improvement of advanced vision solutions across manufacturing sites worldwide. • Act as a global technical expert for industrial vision applications, providing guidance, best practices and support to international project teams. • Act as the team's AI expert by scouting emerging technologies and driving the adoption of state-of-the-art AI and machine learning methods. Education: • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical field. Experience & Know-how: • Proven experience in machine learning model development and optimization, ideally with a strong focus on industrial computer vision. • Hands-on experience applying image processing and computer vision in industrial, manufacturing or robotics environments. • Strong knowledge of Deep Learning and experience developing vision models for applications such as anomaly detection, semantic segmentation and classification. • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with relevant libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV and MLflow. • Solid understanding of system architecture and experience building scalable data pipelines capable of handling large volumes of industrial data. • Experience with code versioning tools such as Git. • Familiarity with industrial vision hardware and software is a strong plus, particularly smart cameras and MVTec products such as HALCON or MERLIC. Languages: • Proficient in English. Personality & Working Style: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and goal-oriented approach to shop-floor challenges. • Curious and creative mindset, with a passion for continuous learning, experimentation and emerging technologies. • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. • Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into tangible business and industrial value. Work #LikeABosch includes: ⚖️ Flexible work conditions 🔀 Hybrid work system 🌐 Exchange with colleagues around the world 🛡️  Health insurance 🧑‍⚕️  Medical office (psychology and general clinic) & Social Services Office on site 📚 Training opportunities (p.e., technical training, foreign languages training) & certifications 📈 Opportunities for career progression and continuous professional development 💲 Access to great discounts in partnerships and Bosch products 🏋️ Sports and health related activities 🚉 Great access to public transports 🚌 Free transport from Porto 💰 Flexible benefits platform 🅿️ Free parking lot 🍽️ Canteen   Success stories don´t just happen. They are made... Make it happen! We are looking forward to your application!