Computer Vision Manager

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Computer Vision Team Manager to lead the development of advanced SLAM, perception and sensor-fusion capabilities for real-world navigation and mapping products. This role sits at the intersection of computer vision, navigation, geospatial data, embedded systems and engineering delivery.

You will manage a small-to-medium engineering team working across algorithm development, production software, integration and testing. In this role you are expected to remain technically engaged, with a strong emphasis on architecture, design review, technical coaching and delivery leadership.

This is an opportunity to lead a technically strong team working on real-world mapping and navigation challenges. You will influence product direction, shape the architecture of advanced mapping and localisation systems, and help turn research-grade algorithms into reliable engineering products., Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers.
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, including career development planning.
• Champion professional growth and skills development.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing team culture.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical direction across software design, architecture, and implementation.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding standards, version control, and DevOps.
• Guide technology selection and system integration.

Project & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects using agile methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex software or algorithm projects through structured engineering processes, ideally using agile methods and cross-functional teams.
• Plan sprints, allocate resources, and manage workloads.
• Collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, related Degree or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development for both self and teams.
• Experience leading or technically managing software or algorithm teams.
• Strong background in computer vision, SLAM, robotics, mapping, perception and/or sensor-fusion systems.
• Experience delivering production-quality engineering software.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, code quality, testing and CI/CD.
• Ability to communicate technical direction clearly and coach engineers., * Experience with LiDAR and camera data processing.
• Experience with IMU/GNSS-aided sensor fusion.
• Experience with C++, C# or Python in engineering software.
• Familiarity with Linux, Docker, CUDA or GPU acceleration.
• Understanding of navigation, localisation or mapping products.
• Familiarity with React or web-based visualisation tools.
• Experience using AI coding assistants to improve engineering productivity.

• Discretionary annual profit share bonus
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5% employee and 5% employer contributions through our via our salary sacrifice workplace pension scheme
• Group Income Protection Insurance Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death In Service Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Smart casual dress code