Sr Machine Learning Engineer- Computer Vision

Posted 23 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
112K-186K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Information Technology • Logistics • Software
The Role
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will develop computer vision models for vehicle damage detection, managing the entire ML lifecycle from dataset creation to deployment in production environments.
Summary Generated by Built In

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Data Intelligence & Science

Job Profile

Machine Learning Sr Engineer

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $111,500.00 - $185,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Automotive operates Manheim, the largest wholesale vehicle auction network in the US. Between our mobile apps and imaging tunnels we see more than 10,000 vehicles and roughly 20 million images every week. That imagery is one of the largest and most diverse vehicle image catalogs in the world and is the raw material for this role. 

We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join the team automating damage detection for our auction and mobile use cases. As part of that team, you will build computer vision models for vehicle damage detection, classification and segmentation. Your models will run in production on mobile devices and auction sites across the country. They will directly affect how vehicles are valued, described and sold. 

This role covers the entire ML lifecycle. You will draw on our extensive catalog of vehicle information in addition to raw imagery. Based on business needs you will identify and mine new datasets, work with our 3rd party labeling team to refine them, select architectures and train proof-of concept/updated models before incorporating them into our production pipelines. You will have the opportunity to see your work progress from early R&D to production. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design, train and ship damage detection and segmentation models from dataset curation through deployment. 

  • Contribute to technical direction on model architecture, including CNNs & transformers. 

  • Leverage LLMs, VLMs & agentic workflows to streamline dataset mining & collection. 

  • Partner with our annotation teams to build the datasets that make these models work. 

  • Deploy models to production on server & mobile in collaboration with other teams. 

  • Help set the technical bar for the team’s code, experiments, and reproducibility. 

  • Occasional travel to attend meetings, conferences or production facilities may be required.

WHO YOU ARE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • One of the following: Bachelors with 4+ years of relevant industry experience or, MS with 2+ years or, PhD with 1+ year or, 16 years of industry experience with no degree. Degrees should be in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. 

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in machine learning with a focus in Computer Vision

  • Proven ML model development experience in detection, segmentation, and/or classification. 

  • Clear technical communication. You will be explaining trade-offs to product, engineering, and business stakeholders regularly. 

  • Comfort across the full stack of an ML system, including data, training & evaluation. 

  • Strong hands-on experience with OpenCV & NumPy for image processing and data preparation using classical CV algorithms. 

PREFERRED

  • C++ for performance-critical paths. 

  • Mobile deployment experience for Android and/or iOS. 

  • Multi-view geometry, Structure-from-Motion, or 3D reconstruction background. 

  • Machine vision camera and hardware experience. 

  • Familiarity with AI coding assistants, including their benefits and pitfalls. 

LOGISTICS

  • open to US remote- You can be based anywhere in the US excluding California or New York. 

  • Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

 

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets



 
Application Deadline: 06/28/2026

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or MS with 2+ years or PhD with 1+ year
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in machine learning focusing on Computer Vision
  • Proven ML model development experience in detection, segmentation, and/or classification
  • Comfort across the full stack of an ML system including data, training & evaluation
  • Strong hands-on experience with OpenCV & NumPy

Cox Automotive Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as robust, encompassing medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources. Wellness and wellbeing programs further enhance the value of the package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings feature a competitive employer match and well‑supported plan structure that stand out within total rewards. These elements are viewed as adding meaningful long‑term value.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave and family‑building resources, including adoption and fertility support, are emphasized. Childcare and caregiving supports reinforce a family‑friendly package.

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Year Founded: 1898

What We Do

Cox Automotive is a global automotive services and technology provider that offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for car shoppers, auto manufacturers, dealers, lenders, and fleets.

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