The world’s number one choice to capture motion for over 40 years, offering tailored ecosystems across all applications.
About the Company
Vicon, an Academy Award®-winning company and subsidiary of Oxford Metrics Plc, is the global leader in motion capture technology. The company develops high-performance hardware and software solutions used across entertainment, engineering, and life sciences. From blockbuster films and video games to biomechanics, robotics, and scientific research, Vicon’s precision motion capture systems are shaping industries and driving innovation worldwide.
About the Role
The Computer Vision Machine Learning Engineer will join the Markerless Department in Botley, Oxfordshire. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to pioneering motion capture products with a focus on research innovation. The position provides flexibility through a hybrid on-site/home working arrangement and the chance to directly influence technical direction while contributing to groundbreaking projects.
Responsibilities
- Research and develop cutting-edge motion capture solutions with a focus on computer vision and machine learning
- Contribute to the technical direction of projects and suggest new research areas
- Collaborate with the research and development team to design and implement innovative approaches
- Work with large-scale spatio-temporal datasets to advance model capabilities
- Potentially guide independent research projects within the team’s framework
Required Skills
- Advanced academic background (Research Master’s or PhD) and/or equivalent industry experience
- Strong expertise in computer vision challenges, including object detection and human pose estimation
- Proficiency in machine learning methods such as CNNs and ViTs, combined with traditional algorithms
- Experience modeling human and object shape, movement, and appearance
- Hands-on experience with large datasets and ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Lightning)
- Strong teamwork skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Published work in peer-reviewed journals or conferences
- Full ML lifecycle experience, from prototype to production-ready systems
- Knowledge of model quantisation and optimisation for GPU deployment
- Background in human motion capture, sports, or animation tools
- Familiarity with C++
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- 10% company pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life cover and permanent health insurance
- Private medical insurance including optical and dental coverage
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Free on-site parking