Research Engineer

Posted:
4/19/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ⋅ Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
AI & Machine Learning

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

Further information at ZEISS India.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML, image processing, computer vision to join our dynamic R&D team. The ideal candidate is passionate about applied machine learning, has strong algorithmic thinking, and possesses excellent communication skills. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and contribute to real-world applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize algorithms in AI/ML for real-world applications.
  • Image Processing
  • Computer Vision
  • (Multi-modal) Deep Learning (Multi Images, Tabular Data, Text descriptions)
  • First applicative knowledge in healthcare / ophthalmic health sector / knowledge in ophthalmic biometry
  • Profound python skills
  • Profound Software Engineering skills
  • Conduct research and experiments to solve open-ended engineering problems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problem statements and develop technical solutions.
  • Prototype, validate, and scale AI/ML models using Python and related frameworks.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, research papers, and presentations.

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning and related

  • Must have non negotiable skills:
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in AI, Image Processing, Computer Vision
  • (Multi-modal) Deep Learning (Multi Images, Tabular Data, Text descriptions)
  • Profound python skills
  • Profound Software Engineering skills
  • AI/ML, data science, or related areas. Deep learning, machine learning, recurrent learning, 3D CNNs, foundation models (good to have)
  • Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Optimization and pruning of AI algorithms
  • Data curation, processing, and management
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven academic excellence.
  • Desired and good to have Skills
  • First applicative knowledge in healthcare / ophthalmic health sector / knowledge in ophthalmic biometry
  • Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software development fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of Git

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Saptarshi Chowdhury