3D Vision Researcher: Open-Source, AI & 3D Reconstruction

Kitware; Tennessee; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Employee bonus plan

401(k)

Health & life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Free coffee & snacks

Job summary

Kitware is advancing 3D vision research from photogrammetry to open-source applications like TeleSculptor and KWIVER. The role emphasizes developing algorithms for 3D reconstruction from imagery and collaborating with customers on national security challenges.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has a strong publication record, with expertise in multiview geometry and AI/ML methods for 3D tasks. Expect collaboration across teams and opportunities to present at major conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS or related field required.
• Experience with multiview geometry to build 3D from imagery/video.
• Experience with AI/ML for 3D reconstruction or camera calibration.
• Strong software development practices; proficient in C++ and/or Python.
• Strong publication record in top-tier venues like CVPR/ICCV/ECCV.
• Innovative approach solving challenging imagery-based problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop solutions for 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.
• Publish work and participate in conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, 3DV.
• Seek funding to grow your own research areas, if desired.

Skills

Multiview geometry

C++/Python

AI/ML for 3D

Publications (CVPR/ICCV/ECCV)

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Kitware is advancing 3D vision research from photogrammetry to open-source applications like TeleSculptor and KWIVER. The role emphasizes developing algorithms for 3D reconstruction from imagery and collaborating with customers on national security challenges.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and has a strong publication record, with expertise in multiview geometry and AI/ML methods for 3D tasks. Expect collaboration across teams and opportunities to present at major conferences.