CareerPlan

Master Thesis – Designing Ternary Neural Networks for Edge Vision

Sweden - LundFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Based in Sweden

Core

Design and train ternary neural networks (weights: -1, 0, +1) for edge-vision object detection to optimize resource usage on embedded hardware.

Role type

Master's thesis researcher (Computer Vision / Model Compression)

Builds

Ternary neural network models optimized for edge devices

Domain

Computer Vision, Embedded Systems, Model Compression

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Deep learning, Computer vision, Model compression, Quantization-aware training, Python programming, PyTorch

Preferred skills

Embedded systems, Computer architecture, Mixed-precision design

Technologies

PyTorch, Python, Edge hardware, INT8 baselines

Responsibilities

Investigate training methods for ternary weights, adapt network architectures, benchmark models against higher-precision baselines, evaluate trade-offs in accuracy, latency, and energy use

Seniority

Master's student (Research)