3D Vision Researcher - Open Source, Flexible Hours, ESOP

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Six weeks PTO

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible hours

Bonus plan

Job summary

Kitware in the United States is seeking a highly skilled researcher to advance photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. The role focuses on open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, with opportunities to publish in leading venues and collaborate with government and industry partners.

You will explore how 3D vision can support broader CV challenges such as object detection and tracking, change detection, and video compression, while

Qualifications

• A PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience using multiview geometry to develop algorithms for building 3D point clouds, meshes, Gaussian Splats, or NeRFs from imagery or video.
• Experience with AI/ML methods for 3D reconstruction or camera calibration.
• Experience with good software development practices and proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
• A strong publication record in top-tier research publications and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV.
• A highly innovative approach and a demonstrated record of solving difficult technical challenges using imagery.
• Experience collaborating successfully with others and thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Due to contractual restrictions, only US Citizens will be considered for this position.
• If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Candidates should include a detailed list of publications as part of their resume or CV.

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.
• Receive support and encouragement to participate in national and international conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, and 3DV.
• Seek funding to grow and develop your own research areas, if desired.

Skills

PhD in CS

Multiview geometry

3D reconstruction

C++

Python

Publications

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

TeleSculptor

KWIVER

Danesfield

Job description

Kitware in the United States is seeking a highly skilled researcher to advance photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. The role focuses on open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, with opportunities to publish in leading venues and collaborate with government and industry partners.

You will explore how 3D vision can support broader CV challenges such as object detection and tracking, change detection, and video compression, while