Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer
Team: Deep Learning Vision Engineering

The Company:

Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.

The Role:

Join our dynamic engineering team as we build and scale OneVision, Cognex’s next-generation computer vision platform. One Vision empowers industrial customers to easily train and test AI models on their own images, transforming how machine vision is applied across manufacturing, medical devices, electronics, and more.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and implementing robust backend systems, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. We’re looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise in computer vision and cloud engineering with the ability to see the big picture and solve complex problems. Depending on your skills and interests, you may also contribute to developing high-performance C++ libraries for edge deployment on Cognex hardware, leveraging AI hardware acceleration to enable real-time vision solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for the OneVision platform.
• Apply advanced computer vision and AI techniques to real-world industrial challenges.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance of cloud-based solutions.
• Contribute to Agile development practices and foster a culture of innovation.
• Participate in the development of C++ libraries for edge deployment based on your skills and interests.
• Develop and enhance frontend components to improve customer workflows.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Python. Experience in C++ is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of computer vision concepts and image processing
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance detail with strategic vision.
• Experience designing and developing microservices
• Strong skills in Linux, SQL databases, Docker/Kubernetes, and JSON.
• Expertise with Microsoft Azure is a plus
• Familiarity with edge computing concepts and deploying AI models on embedded devices is a plus.
• Willingness to work across backend, frontend, and edge software stacks as needed.
• Positive, self-motivated, and collaborative attitude.
• Fluent in English or French (professional English required).

Minimum Education and work experience required:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.

Why Join Us?

• Work with the global leader in machine vision technology.
• Tackle challenging problems with a talented, high-performance team.
• Enjoy a world-class working environment and opportunities for growth.
• Participate in team-building activities (Mario Kart, Ping Pong, and more!).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.