Senior Data Scientist - Computer Vision

Endava

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Data Scientist specializing in computer vision and complex motion analysis to work on a sports performance solution. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying advanced computer vision solutions to analyze and interpret complex movements from video. You will work closely with the client’s team, take ownership of technical solutions, make informed technical decisions, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

Hands-on experience developing and deploying computer vision systems to production.
Strong computer vision expertise in object and people detection, motion analysis, complex movement patterns, 2D pose estimation or other advanced motion analysis techniques, object tracking, and temporal modeling across video sequences.
Proficiency in Python and PyTorch.
Experience training, fine-tuning, and evaluating deep learning models.
Experience with dataset curation, annotation workflows, and model evaluation metrics.
Experience working with video involving complex or fast movements, including high frame rates, motion blur, and occlusions.
Experience with custom pose estimation approaches, including developing or adapting models, skeleton structures, or keypoint definitions.
Ability to independently design technical solutions, evaluate approaches, and make informed technical decisions.
Strong problem-solving skills, technical ownership, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including explaining technical decisions, discussing trade-offs, and collaborating directly with client teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D pose estimation or 2D-to-3D pose lifting from video.
Experience generating and rendering synthetic data for model training.
Familiarity with biomechanics, human movement analysis, or movement screening.
Experience working in a Microsoft Azure environment.
Previous experience with Sports AI or sports performance analytics.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy advanced computer vision solutions for analyzing and interpreting complex movements from video.
Work closely with the client’s team and take ownership of technical solutions.
Evaluate technical approaches and make informed technical decisions.
Communicate technical decisions and trade-offs with technical and non-technical stakeholders.