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Senior Computer Vision Engineer, Face Tracking

distanceHelsinki (HQ), FinlandTech
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior
Posted
15 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Distance seeks a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to join the perception team based in Helsinki, Finland. This full-time onsite position suits an experienced technical specialist who wants to build real-time face tracking software for advanced display technology.

Role Overview

Distance invites qualified engineers to lead face tracking development for a novel Lightfield Head-Up Display system. Located at the headquarters in Helsinki, the role involves operating mostly onsite to collaborate directly with physical hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Face tracking with millimeter-level accuracy for eye localization
Pose prediction to render images based on future eye positions
Depth estimation utilizing stereo techniques
Maintaining detection robustness against strong sunlight, occlusions, and partial faces
Ensuring content stability during head movement using software instead of physical mirrors
Filtering noise and jitter while preserving real motion
Executing real-time performance updates hundreds of times per second
Collaborating on end-to-end quality measurements, reviewing code contributions, and acting as a technical contact for partners

Requirements

Senior level engineering background with the ability to manage independent workloads and roadmaps
Scientific approach backed by rigorous measurement
Production-quality C++ programming capability
Practical experience in real-time computer vision
Background in face, hand, or body landmark models, or developing machine learning models for 2D feature tracking
Familiarity with state estimation and filtering techniques like EKF
Proficiency in multi-view geometry
Experience solving geometry-constrained optimization problems
Strong English communication skills

Nice to Have

Automotive driver monitoring experience
Eye tracking expertise
Autostereoscopic displays knowledge
AR/VR composition and OpenXR familiarity
Embedded, SoC, or NPU deployment experience
Safety-critical systems background

Skills and Tools

C++
Machine Learning
Extended Kalman Filter (EKF)
Multi-view geometry
Computer Vision

Salary and Benefits

Invention awards for patented creations with public inventor credit
Relocation support for qualified candidates

About the Company

Distance Technologies builds a novel perception layer bridging humans and machines by transforming transparent surfaces into interfaces. The company holds over 50 granted international patent families and operates with a team of over fifty specialists. Distance partners with prominent organizations including KIA, FORVIA HELLA, Supacat, and Galvion, and received backing from Google Ventures.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page using the application form.

Skills and tech stack

C++OpenXRSoCNPUComputer VisionMachine Learning

Questions candidates ask

Where is the job located?

The position is based at the company headquarters in Helsinki, Finland, and requires working mostly onsite due to collaboration with physical hardware.

Is relocation support available?

Yes, relocation support is available for the right candidate.

What languages are required for the role?

Strong English communication skills are essential. Finnish is not required.

What technical background is expected?

Candidates need a background in production-quality C++, real-time computer vision, landmark models or 2D feature tracking, state estimation, multi-view geometry, and geometry-constrained optimization.

How can I submit my application?

Applications must be submitted through the official company careers page, as email applications are not accepted for data privacy reasons.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official distance careers page.

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