AI Computer Vision Lead

Quantum Systems  next-generation unmanned solutions across air, land, and sea. From advanced aerial drones to underwater and ground platforms, our systems combine cutting-edge hardware with AI-driven software for seamless control and real-time data insights. Trusted by defense, security, and public sector clients worldwide, we redefine mission versatility and performance.

Quantum-Systems is a strong supporter of Ukraine and has it’s local Ukrainian office since 2022.

The role is based in Kyiv, and we expect you to work full-time in the office.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

• Lead team of ML Engineers

• Design, develop, and optimize real-time object detection and tracking models for aerial video from UAVs (EO/IR cameras)

• Implement inference pipelines optimized for edge hardware (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Orin)

• Conduct model training, testing, benchmarking, and validation in real flight environments

• Integrate AI models into onboard systems

• Collaborate with other software and hardware teams to ensure robust end-to-end performance

• Research and apply state-of-the-art deep learning methods in computer vision

What you bring to the team:

• 8+ years of experience in AI/ML, with a strong focus on computer vision

• Strong Leadership experience

• Experience building ML infrastructure and training pipelines

• Proven experience in object detection/tracking using models like YOLO, SSD, or custom CNNs

• Proficiency in Python, C++, PyTorch or TensorFlow

• Experience with real-time video processing and optimization techniques (e.g., TensorRT, ONNX, pruning, quantization)

• Solid understanding of data annotation, augmentation, and training workflows

• Familiarity with embedded/edge AI deployments (e.g., Jetson Xavier, Orin)

• Experience working with aerial/surveillance imagery or geospatial data is a strong plus

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of GStreamer, OpenCV, or similar real-time streaming frameworks

• Familiarity with UAVs, drone flight control, or defense technologies

• Understanding of object re-identification or multi-target tracking

Why Quantum-Systems:

• We Stand with Ukraine!

• We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.

• We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.

• We push limits, think outside the box, and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.

• We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.