Working Student (f/m/d) - Computer Vision & Data Pipeline

Working Student role focused on developing computer vision and data pipelines for surgical applications at B. Braun Medical AG in Freiburg, CH.

The company is seeking a working student to help build practical computer vision systems for surgical use. The position involves managing the entire data lifecycle, from creating datasets to establishing automated validation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and organize datasets for tracking surgical tools using real operating room footage.
• Generate simulated data in a controlled setting that covers various zoom and focus levels.
• Configure and manage a dedicated compute node for running nightly automated validation processes.
• Create scheduling and automation workflows, including cron jobs, services, and Docker-based execution.
• Test and benchmark computer vision pipelines, such as object detection and keypoint tracking, against set performance metrics.
• Review validation outcomes to enhance pipeline robustness and reproducibility.
• Maintain structured documentation for datasets, experiments, and results.
• Work closely with software, hardware, and clinical teams in an interdisciplinary setting.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline.
• Strong programming abilities in Python for data processing, scripting, and automation.
• Practical experience with Linux systems, specifically Ubuntu, and basic system administration.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized workflows.
• Foundational knowledge of computer vision and machine learning pipelines, including detection and tracking.
• Experience working with datasets, whether synthetic, simulated, or real-world.
• Understanding of model evaluation metrics like accuracy, detection rate, and stability.
• Basic knowledge of GPU versus CPU inference workflows.

Nice to have

• German language skills are considered an advantage.

What the company offers

• Gain hands-on experience in a rapidly growing MedTech environment.
• Tackle real-world testing challenges in surgical navigation.
• Work in a modern office designed for focus and collaboration, featuring a high-tech simulation operating room, social areas, and creativity zones.
• Enjoy a high quality of life in one of Germany's most attractive cities.

About the company

The company operates in a high-tech, interdisciplinary environment where employees are motivated, curious, and eager to learn.

• Fosters a motivated and curious atmosphere.
• Encourages a strong eagerness to learn.
• Operates within a high-tech, interdisciplinary setting.