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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Research Engineer - Computer Vision & Surgical Navigation - **Company:** FUSE GmbH - **Location:** Hamburg, Germany - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Linux, Image Registration, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Project, OpenCV, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Robot Operating System, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Git, Information Technology, Stream Processing - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b8e0bac05a910f10 ## About the Role * A successfully completed degree in (technical) computer science, medical engineering, robotics, physics or a comparable scientific discipline. If academic qualifications or further education are not sufficient to demonstrate software engineering, programming and development-related skills, evidence of an equivalent level needs to be demonstrated. * Several years of experience in computer vision / image processing / 3D perception * Experience in machine learning / deep learning as a confident user of established methods * Experience with medical image analysis and image registration * Proficiency in real-time, performance-critical software development, in particular C++ * Experienced in Python and AI-related frameworks * Experience in working on Linux-based infrastructure * Knowledge in common computer vision and imaging libraries (e.g. OpenCV, ITK/VTK, PyTorch) * Experience with processing of image, depth or spectral data * Proficiency in software engineering in collaboration with Git * Competent in concepts for software development procedures, agile project development methodologies and project management (e.g. Jira, MS Project, etc.) * Competent in requirement engineering regarding to usability and clinical indication * Good communication in balance with respect, kindness and feedback culture * Hands-on mentality and problem-solving mindset in accordance with best practice and requirements * Independent structured manner of working and interest in collaboration and further development in an interdisciplinary team * Proficiency in German and English communication Nice-to-haves * Knowledge and understanding of medical and clinical workflows, ideally in the context of surgical navigation or image-guided surgery (e.g. 3D Slicer, MITK, IGSTK) * Experience with medical image segmentation * Experience with robotics software frameworks * Knowledge of medical device regulations (EU MDR, FDA, ISO, etc.) ## Description As a Senior Research Engineer at FUSE-AI, you will work at the intersection of computer vision, medical imaging, real-time software development and robotics. The role focuses on building the perception and navigation components that link preoperative imaging with the real surgical field, enabling precise, image-guided intervention as part of a publicly funded research project. * Design and development of surgical navigation software, including registration and real-time data processing * Development of machine learning / deep learning approaches for MRI and other medical imaging domains, from model design to deployment * Planning, implementation and integration of software components * Feasibility analyses of problems regarding computer vision, artificial intelligence and robotic assistance, and the development of suitable solution strategies * Support in the selection and integration of suitable tools, frameworks and technologies to improve our development and deployment * Systematic evaluation and validation of developed approaches, as well as further development and optimization of our products/projects * Independent study of state of the art knowledge ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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