At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop cutting-edge algorithms for spatial perception and AR experiences on resource-constrained hardware.
- Company: Join Zebra, a leader in AI research with a global collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days of vacation, training access, bonuses, and private medical cover.
- Other info: Hybrid work arrangement with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping next-gen spatial intelligence and work with innovative tech.
- Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. in relevant fields with hands-on experience in SLAM and spatial tracking.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
As AI Research Scientist at Zebra, you develop on-device SLAM, VIO, and 3D spatial perception for resource-constrained hardware. You bridge research and production, prototyping algorithms and training models to run at the edge for AR and enterprise vision. You collaborate with global teams from our London hub and contribute to shaping next-gen spatial intelligence. This role offers impact across hardware, software, and product roadmaps with a hybrid work arrangement.
Pay / Benefits
- 25 days of vacation
- Volunteer time off
- Training and development access
- Annual bonuses
- Pension with matched contribution
- Private medical and dental cover
Responsibilities
- Research, design, and implement robust VIO, 6-DoF pose estimation, and monocular SLAM pipelines for edge hardware
- Develop algorithms for spatial localisation, multi-view triangulation, sensor fusion, and plane-fitting to achieve sub-centimetre accuracy
- Translate research into real-time, low-latency algorithms on mobile NPUs, DSPs, and GPUs
- Build on-device AR experiences, barcode/shelf recognition, OCR, and multi-modal edge AI without cloud dependency
- Collaborate with global hardware, software, and product teams to integrate models into product roadmaps
Key requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with focus on CV, Spatial AI, or Robotics
- ≥2 years hands-on R&D in SLAM/Spatial tracking systems
- Strong theory and implementation in SLAM and VIO
- Solid foundation in 6-DoF pose tracking, sensor fusion, and camera calibration
- 3D geometric vision knowledge: ray-plane intersections, epipolar geometry, bundle adjustment, monocular depth
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Problem-solving mindset
- Effective communication
- C++ and/or Python
- PyTorch
- OpenCV
AI Research Scientist employer: Zebra Technologies Corporation
At Zebra, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, where every employee is valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact. Located in the vibrant city of London, our forward-thinking environment offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside competitive benefits including performance-based incentives. Join us to be part of a diverse team that is dedicated to redefining the future of work through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to social responsibility.
Contact Details:
Zebra Technologies Corporation Recruitment Team
