3D Vision Researcher — Open-Source 3D Reconstruction

Kitware; New Jersey; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks of paid time off

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Employee bonus plan

401(k)

Health and life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance when applicable

Free coffee, drinks, and snacks

Job summary

Kitware seeks a PhD-level researcher to advance 3D vision research, developing algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. The role emphasizes aerial/satellite imagery and opportunities to apply findings to new data domains.

You will contribute to open source projects such as TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, publish results at leading conferences, and collaborate with government and industry partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field is required.
• Experience using multiview geometry to develop algorithms for building 3D point clouds, meshes, Gaussian Splats, or NeRFs from imagery or video is required.
• Experience with AI/ML methods for 3D reconstruction or camera calibration is required.
• Strong software development practices and proficiency in C++ and/or Python are required.
• A strong publication record in top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV is expected.
• US Citizens only; TS/SCI clearance may be pursued by the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop solutions involving camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images.
• Contribute to open source software such as TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield.
• Collaborate with other researchers to develop ideas and peer-review work.
• Prepare and present research findings to customers and collaborators.
• Engage with national and international conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, 3DV).
• Seek funding to grow and develop your own research areas if desired.

Skills

C++

Python

AI/ML

3D vision

Publications

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Open source software development

Job description

Kitware seeks a PhD-level researcher to advance 3D vision research, developing algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. The role emphasizes aerial/satellite imagery and opportunities to apply findings to new data domains.

You will contribute to open source projects such as TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, publish results at leading conferences, and collaborate with government and industry partners.