Computer Vision Engineer - Autonomy
Company: Amadeus Search
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Role: Computer Vision Engineer – Autonomy Employment Type:
Full-time, On-site Location: El Segundo, CA (in-person only, no
hybrid) Compensation: $200k – $300k base competitive equity Visa:
Not available — must be U.S. citizen Company Overview Neros
Technologies is a defense-tech startup reimagining military drone
technology for speed, precision, and autonomy. Their goal: replace
costly, vulnerable defense assets with agile, swarm-capable drones
that save lives by removing humans from the battlefield. Founded in
2023 , Neros has $46M in funding (including from Sequoia Capital),
a 70-person engineering-first team , and a vertically integrated
approach — developing everything from radios and compute hardware
to AI autonomy software. Role Summary As Autonomy Computer Vision
Engineer , you’ll design and implement real-time vision algorithms
for autonomous drones. Work spans from algorithm development to
deployment in operational environments. You'll collaborate with
robotics, software, and hardware teams to deliver reliable autonomy
in challenging field conditions. Key Responsibilities Develop &
optimize real-time computer vision algorithms for drone autonomy
Implement techniques for SLAM, object detection, and image
segmentation Integrate vision solutions with autonomous UAV
platforms Validate algorithms in simulation & real-world
environments Ensure system performance under real-time constraints
Ideal Candidate Profile 3 years in computer vision, robotics, or
autonomy systems Strong coding skills: Python C++ Expertise with
vision libraries: OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch Experience with SLAM
and perception pipelines Familiarity with UAVs, drones, and
embedded constraints U.S. citizenship required Culture & Work Style
Engineering-first — high autonomy, deep technical ownership
Fast-paced startup working on high-stakes defense applications
Highly collaborative, on-site team in El Segundo, CA
Keywords: Amadeus Search, La Habra , Computer Vision Engineer - Autonomy, Engineering , El Segundo, California
