4 Image Processing jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is at the forefront of AI research, education, and innovation. Ranked in the top 10 in AI Re.

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Sep 01, 2025

Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.

The Department of Computer Vision is expanding and invites Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty to apply. The Department of Computer Vision undertakes rigorous, high-impact, and original research. Research topics include, but are not limited to, visual recognition and tracking, vision and language, large multimodal models, generative AI, responsible AI, 3D vision and SLAM. Applications ofcomputer vision that we target include: robotic vision and embodied AI; metaverse; environment and sustainability; inspection.

Why Join MBZUAI?

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  • Comprehensivehealth & life insurance
  • Relocation supportfor international faculty
• State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
• Live in Abu Dhabi:World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

This position requires a PhD in Computer Vision or a closely related field. We are seeking faculty in areas such as 3D computer vision, robotic vision, medical vision, and trustworthy and responsible AI. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research, and an interest in mentoring students.

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Statement of research vision and interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• List of publications
• Reference letters or the names and contact details for three referees (where referee details are provided, each referee will be contact to upload their reference letters via Interfolio)

MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.

Be a part of AI’s future – apply today at MBZUAI!

#MBZUAI #careeropportunities #AI

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Overview

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.

The Department of Computer Vision is expanding and invites Associate/Full Professor faculty to apply. The Department undertakes rigorous, high-impact, and original research. Research topics include, but are not limited to, visual recognition and tracking, vision and language, large multimodal models, generative AI, responsible AI, 3D vision and SLAM. Applications of computer vision that we target include: robotic vision and embodied AI; metaverse; environment and sustainability; inspection.

• Top-Tier Compensation: Competitive salaries aligned with leading global academic institutions
• Funding: MBZUAI empowers researchers with resources and academic freedom, fostering groundbreaking AI advancements in an environment of innovation and independent inquiry.
• Exceptional Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health & life insurance
  • Relocation support for international faculty
• State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Cutting-edge AI labs and high-performance computing
• Live in Abu Dhabi: World’s safest city, year-round sunshine, rich culture, and modern amenities
• Industry & Government Collaborations: Work with top AI researchers, leading tech firms, and policymakers

This position requires a PhD in Computer Vision or a closely related field. We are seeking faculty in areas such as 3D computer vision, robotic vision, medical vision, and trustworthy and responsible AI. Candidates should have demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative and impactful research, and an interest in mentoring students.

To apply for this position, please submit the following:

• Statement of research vision and interests
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• List of publications
• Name and contact details for three referees will be requested at a later stage of the recruitment process. (reference letters from applicants will not be accepted, each referee will be contacted to upload their reference letters via Interfolio)

MBZUAI's mission includes fostering a diverse academic community. MBZUAI is an equal opportunity employer. The university actively recruits faculty from around the world, aiming to create an international and inclusive environment that reflects a wide range of cultures and perspectives.

Be a part of AI’s future – apply today at MBZUAI!

#MBZUAI #careeropportunities #AI

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

Title: Computer Vision - Associate/Full Professor Tenured

MBZUAI is at the forefront of AI research, education, and innovation. Ranked in the top 10 in AI Re.

Be part of MBZUAI’s mission to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.

At MBZUAI, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in AI and contribute to a dynamic and cosmopolitan academic community.

Project description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of high-end household appliances, is expanding into new smart product lines. As part of this strategic initiative, a large‑scale global program is being implemented across the company's IP portfolio. This includes the development of new embedded software, enhancements to cloud infrastructure.

• Work directly with computer vision perception engineers, and camera ISP engineers
• Define the image quality requirements for customer use cases
• Develop image processing algorithms to optimize camera image quality for performance improvement of computer vision applications
• Develop custom ML models for visual recognition and train them from scratch
• Quantize and prune ML models
• Evaluate data using relevant metrics to increase model performance
• Implement computer vision/image processing algorithms in fast/optimal C++ code
• Implement heuristic/math algorithms and probabilistic methods for camera AI
• Research existing C++ solutions for CV logic
• Develop cross‑platform C++ code
• Cover algorithms and CV code with unit tests
• Ramp up on new technologies related to CV/ML/algorithms (not R&D)
• Integrate machine learning modules into algorithms

• Bachelor's Degree or greater in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 3‑5 years of experience developing computer vision applications/algorithms
• Participated in at least 2 image processing / computer vision projects and 1 productized
• Image processing / computer vision background/understanding
• Strong C/C++ experience
• Experience with OpenCV and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite
• Deep understanding of neural network architectures
• Experience working with embedded devices in C++ on Linux
• Good understanding of geometry (2D/3D) and algebra
• Desire to learn new technologies
• Desire to follow test‑driven development (in CV/ML as well)

• Experience with machine learning integration, inference engines
• General machine learning understanding
• Experience building for Android/Yocto
• Experience/understanding of OpenCL/cuD, or OpenGL/Vulkan (shaders) and desire to learn other SIMD languages