Catapult Sports

Principal Computer Vision Engineer

Boston, US · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$141k-$281kDetected 14 days ago

PythonC++Full-Stack DevelopmentDockerLinuxMachine LearningData ScienceComputer VisionRoboticsResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Since 2006, our solutions have been leading the way in sports performance software, science, and data, in a world where 1% can literally mean the difference between winning and losing.
We work with over 5,000+ teams around the world, empowering coaches, managers and trainers in premier teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, EPL, AFL, NRL, NCAA and more.
Catapult is a sports technology company that empowers professional teams to make data-driven decisions.

Lead and mentor a small team (1-2 engineers), setting priorities, reviewing designs, and driving execution while remaining deeply hands-on.
Train, optimize, and deploy neural networks for real-time segmentation and classification on embedded hardware, including model conversion and optimization for edge accelerators.
Extend our tracking and motion recognition pipeline to support new movements and types of analysis.
Own the reliability of the domain: analyze tracking accuracy, build quality metrics, and use data to drive improvements across the pipeline.
The ability to own ambiguous problems end-to-end: scoping, prototyping, shipping, and measuring.
Comfort with leadership: you've mentored engineers, led technical direction, or driven cross-team initiatives, even if your title didn't say "lead."
To find out more, please contact the Talent Partner for this role.
Catapult is building the future of sports performance technology, with a mission to Unleash the Potential of every athlete and team on earth.

Strong proficiency in Python and C/C++ - you're comfortable across the full stack from model training to performance-critical native code.
Demonstrated experience shipping ML or CV systems to production, especially on resource-constrained or embedded platforms.
Deeper knowledge of the mathematics behind tracking systems: 3D geometry, camera models, state estimation, filtering, optimization.
Experience with edge AI accelerators and inference optimization libraries.
Experience with depth cameras (structured light, time-of-flight) and 3D perception.
Familiarity with embedded Linux, Docker on ARM, and systems-level debugging.
In 6 months time… You have shipped at least one meaningful improvement to detection or tracking quality, and you have a deep understanding of the tracking system and how we might extend it.

The target Total Compensation range for this position is $140,625 - $281,250 per year.
This range is inclusive of base salary and a target incentive plan (which may include equity, commission, or other bonus structures).
Your specific compensation within this range will be determined by factors such as your geographic location, relevant experience, and job-related skills.
In addition to this compensation, Catapult also offers generous paid leave and recognized company holidays, and the opportunity to participate in our comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

We provide the information they need to optimize athletes' health, game-day readiness, and performance, as well as in-game tactics.
We deliver health, performance, video, and AI insights from the locker room to competitive environments, ensuring every decision is an opportunity to gain an advantage, sharpen performance, and build lasting success.
We are looking for a Principal Computer Vision & Tracking Engineer to own and drive the computer vision and real-time tracking systems at the heart of our camera-based products.
8+ years of software engineering experience, with significant depth in at least one of: computer vision, real-time systems, ML/AI deployment, or robotics perception.

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