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👁️ Computer Vision Engineer

Make robots see and understand the world through cameras and sensors.

Companies

6+

Papers

500+

Researchers

350+

Salary

$90k-$130k

1Year 1: Freshman

Required Courses

Linear Algebra

Core math for all computer vision

📚 Resource: 3Blue1Brown

Calculus

Derivatives, optimization, gradients

📚 Resource: MIT OpenCourseWare

Python Programming

Primary CV language

📚 Resource: Codecademy

Physics: Optics

Understand how cameras work

📚 Resource: Khan Academy

Project

Python image classifier or simple CV application

Skills to Build

PythonNumPyMatplotlibGit

2Year 2: Sophomore

Required Courses

Probability & Statistics

Image processing, filtering, Bayesian methods

📚 Resource: Brilliant.org

Signal Processing

Image and signal analysis fundamentals

📚 Resource: YouTube tutorials

Introduction to Computer Vision

Cameras, image formation, feature detection

📚 Resource: OpenCV tutorials

Deep Learning Basics

Neural networks for vision

📚 Resource: Fast.ai or Coursera

Project

Object detection with OpenCV or PyTorch

Skills to Build

OpenCVPyTorchNumPyImage processing

☀️ Summer Goal

Research internship in CV lab

3Year 3: Junior

Required Courses

Advanced Computer Vision

3D reconstruction, SLAM, tracking

📚 Resource: University course

Deep Learning for Vision

CNNs, object detection, segmentation, transformers

📚 Resource: Fast.ai

3D Geometry & Reconstruction

Stereo vision, point clouds, 3D shape

📚 Resource: University course

Optimization

Bundle adjustment, pose estimation

📚 Resource: MIT OpenCourseWare

Project

3D reconstruction or real-time tracking system

Skills to Build

Advanced PyTorchCUDA3D geometryC++

☀️ Summer Goal

CV internship at tech company

4Year 4: Senior

Required Courses

Capstone: Advanced CV Project

Portfolio masterpiece

📚 Resource: University capstone

Robotics or Autonomous Systems

Apply vision to real robots

📚 Resource: University course

Project

End-to-end CV system (GitHub portfolio)

Skills to Build

Production CV codeModel optimizationDeployment

Research & Resources

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