AI & Computer Vision Engineer

Engineering Antwerp, Belgium (Hybrid) Full-time · Mid-Level (Min. 2 years)

AI & Computer Vision Engineer

Join our team to build cutting-edge AI algorithms for automated video analysis in sports environments.

At TrackBox, we analyze sports games automatically. By leveraging advanced Computer Vision, we transform raw video footage into actionable data, bridging the data gap between elite pro leagues and the rest of the sporting world. Whether it’s soccer, ice hockey, basketball or field hockey, our mission is to make professional‑grade analytics accessible to every coach and player on the planet. As a proud member of the imec.istart portfolio — the world’s top‑ranked tech accelerator — we are scaling fast and looking for an AI‑expert to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming sports through technology.

Role Overview

As an AI Engineer at TrackBox, you will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced AI algorithms to perform computer vision or time series analysis among other related tasks. This includes working on projects involving object detection, tracking, and tactical play recognition in sports environments. You will work on cutting‑edge tasks such as graph optimization, setting up neural network architectures (Transformers, CNN, RNN, LLM), transforming camera footage into 3D models, optical tracking, and more. Beyond just development and implementation, you will also engage in extensive thinking and research to drive innovation. As a member of our small team, you will encounter diverse challenges and opportunities, contributing to the creation of scalable, high‑performance, and robust software that delivers actionable data insights to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop and implement AI algorithms
• Set up and optimize neural network architectures, including Transformers, CNNs, RNNs, and LLMs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate AI algorithms into our products
• Optimize and maintain existing codebases
• Conduct data analysis and preprocessing for model training
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest advancements in AI and computer vision
• Document and present your work to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in Git
• Strong expertise in Python (with Numpy and Pytorch)
• Comprehensive understanding of data science concepts, including neural networks, classification, clustering, and embeddings
• Experience with Docker
• Strong mathematical foundation
• Experience with Kubernetes and Linux
• Proficiency in C++
• Familiarity with OpenCV or other image processing libraries

Soft Skills

• Autonomous work style
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Team spirit
• Passion for technology and continuous learning

Why Join Us

• Be part of an innovative team at the forefront of sports technology
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to contribute your fresh ideas to a thriving startup — we encourage all ideas and initiatives
• Flexible hours and home working allowed. The job needs to get done, no matter where you are.
• Afterworks in one of the coolest rooftop bars in Antwerp