Senior Algorithm Engineer

Trident Consulting is seeking a ”Senior Algorithm Engineer”. A global leader in business and technology services.

Role: Senior Algorithm Engineer

Location: Burlington, MA (Onsite - In Office 5 days per week)

Type: Contract

Rate: $65/hr. - $71/hr.

The Senior Algorithm Engineer will develop and validate computer vision algorithms for ophthalmic applications, with a primary focus on eye tracking and iris registration. This is a hands-on individual contributor role within the Applied Research team.

The role involves a hybrid approach combining classical computer vision and modern machine learning methods, with emphasis on algorithm accuracy, robustness, and performance in real-world imaging conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience designing algorithms that remain stable under challenging conditions such as motion, off-axis views, and biological variability.

• Develop and prototype computer vision algorithms for eye tracking, iris detection, and registration
• Design algorithms using both classical computer vision methods (feature detection, geometric modeling, and registration) and machine learning techniques
• Analyze algorithm performance and perform failure mode analysis across real-world datasets
• Perform statistical evaluation including metric definition, benchmarking, and robustness analysis
• Develop research-grade code primarily in Python for rapid prototyping
• Work with datasets for validation, ground-truth assessment, and benchmarking
• Collaborate with Applied Research team and support handoff to software engineering teams

Requirements

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience in computer vision or image processing
• Strong background in computer vision, including classical methods and/or machine learning approaches
• Experience with tracking, registration, object detection, or segmentation
• Proficiency in Python for algorithm development
• Experience in statistical evaluation and failure analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on accuracy and robustness EDUCATION: BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field

About Trident

Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.

We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale.