3D Vision Researcher — Open Source Impact, Flexible Hours

Kitware; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; 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 is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from imagery or video. You will contribute to open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, collaborating with teams to publish work and present findings.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge research, national security applications, and opportunities to engage with customers and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience using multiview geometry to develop 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 conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV.
• Demonstrated ability to solve difficult technical challenges using imagery.
• Ability to collaborate successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• US Citizens only; willingness to apply for TS/SCI clearance.

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.
• Seek funding to grow and develop your own research areas, if desired.

Skills

Multiview geometry

3D reconstruction

AI/ML for 3D vision

C++

Python

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Kitware is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from imagery or video. You will contribute to open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, collaborating with teams to publish work and present findings.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge research, national security applications, and opportunities to engage with customers and conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV.