Machine Vision Internship – Paid AI Opportunity

Machine Vision Internship – Paid AI Opportunity

A brilliant opportunity for a current undergraduate or postgraduate student to gain hands-on experience at a growing UK-based AI start-up working at the forefront of machine vision. This internship offers the chance to get stuck into real-world projects involving data collection, software tooling, and hands-on sensor deployment—ideal for someone excited by the intersection of hardware, data, and intelligent system

Location: Saffron Walden– mix of office, lab, and fieldwork (5 days per week)

Salary: £30,000 pro rata

Duration: 2–3 months, with flexible start date (potential to extend)

Requirements for Machine Vision Intern

• Consistent top academics and studying/studied for a degree in STEM subject such as Computer Science, Engineering, or Data Science
  
  
• Solid Python skills and a comfort working with technical systems
  
  
• You should have strong knowledge in Computer Vision (i.e. dissertation project, several modules etc)
  
  
• Interest in robotics, or intelligent sensing
  
  
• Attention to detail when working with large volumes of data
  
  
• Comfortable setting up and testing physical equipment (e.g. cameras or development boards)
  
  
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-focused mindset
  
  
• UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (due to the field-based nature of the role)
  
  
• In a position to qualify for UK security clearance (this usually means you have been a UK citizen for the past 5 years, have a clean criminal record etc)
  
  Responsibilities for Machine Vision Intern
  
  
• Supporting the set-up and testing of sensor equipment and mobile platforms
  
  
• Capturing and managing image and video data from a variety of environments
  
  
• Helping prepare data for use in training machine learning models
  
  
• Writing scripts to automate parts of the data pipeline or assist with visualisation
  
  
• Collaborating with experienced engineers across software, hardware, and AI domains
  
  
• Keeping clear documentation of tests and processes
  
  What the role offers:
  
  
• Working for a leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully hiring and training graduates
  
  
• A likelihood if the internship goes well, future opportunities will arise
  
  
• Paid work experience on impactful, real-world AI projects
  
  
• Exposure to a fast-moving tech start-up environment
  
  
• A close-knit team who’ll help you build both technical and professional skills
  
  
• The opportunity to see your work used in active deployments
  
  
• A standout experience for your CV if you’re interested in a future in applied AI
  
  Applications:
  
  If you would like to apply for this unique Internship opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link, ensuring your academic achievements are included on your CV.
  
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