Motorola Solutions · 2 weeks ago
Director of Computer Vision
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expMotorola Solutions is a global community focused on building technologies for safety. The Director of Computer Vision will lead the technical vision and research for the platform, overseeing engineering execution and managing a distributed team to drive innovation in computer vision technologies.
Cyber SecurityGovernmentPublic SafetyTelecom & CommunicationsVideoLaw EnforcementSecurityTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Define the long-term research agenda for fundamental computer vision capabilities and drive the culture of scientific excellence
Provide executive technical leadership to a unified research and engineering organization, defining the technical architecture, strategy, and engineering roadmap for the Computer Vision Platform
Drive execution, ensuring the seamless translation of product requirements into robust technical specifications and successful delivery of next-generation visual intelligence solutions that are highly scalable and align with overall product and business strategy
Manage and scale a unified computer vision research and engineering organization distributed across multiple geographies, overseeing multiple teams, and defining the strategy for recruiting, mentoring, and attracting world-class talent
Own the entire engineering lifecycle for central, reusable computer vision models and foundational AI infrastructure
This includes establishing best-in-class MLOps practices for scalable training, efficient deployment, continuous monitoring, and performance optimization across edge and cloud environments
Define, implement, and track key technical performance metrics (e.g., latency, throughput, model efficiency, system reliability) to measure engineering success, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvement in execution and delivery
Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge computer vision research and technologies
Proactively identify and mitigate significant technical risks, and lead critical engineering decisions, including build-versus-buy analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree with 10+ years of technical leadership experience leading computer vision teams and organizations
10+ years of technical leadership experience leading computer vision teams and organizations, with a focus on building and deploying enterprise-scale platforms and solutions in production
Deep, demonstrable expertise in computer vision, machine learning algorithms, and the end-to-end MLOps lifecycle, including 5+ years of hands-on experience building and optimizing computer vision models or as a computer vision researcher
Proven ability to engage in complex technical discussions, define the architectural vision for central, reusable AI infrastructure and models, and drive technical strategy while managing critical trade-offs
Proven experience defining long-term technical vision, engineering strategy, and roadmaps for a large-scale platform
Expertise in defining and implementing technical metrics (e.g., latency, throughput, system reliability, model efficiency) to measure engineering excellence and drive continuous improvement across an organization
Demonstrated ability to manage and scale a unified, distributed engineering and research organization of 50 to 100 people, mentor senior technical talent, and lead multiple teams across different geographies
Hands-on experience driving innovation through foundational research, working with AI performance metrics (e.g., Precision/Recall), real-time video processing, and inference optimization
Track record of translating highly ambiguous product concepts and complex customer needs into clear, executable technical roadmaps and architectural specifications
Experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment is highly valued, demonstrating high ownership, bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to drive 0-to-1 product development with limited resources
Preferred
Experience in public safety, security-focused software (e.g., video security, evidence management), mission-critical systems, or emergency communications is a plus
Benefits
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
Company
Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions creates mission-critical communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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79%
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Engineering and Development
Customer Service and Support
Management and Executive
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Marketing
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Arts and Entertainment
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (62)
2025 (159)
2024 (119)
2023 (146)
2022 (170)
2021 (153)
2020 (155)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2BKey Investors
Silver Lake
2019-09-05Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2015-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2011-01-04IPO
Leadership Team
Mahesh Saptharishi
Executive Vice President and CTO
Jack Molloy
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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