3D Vision Researcher — Open Source & National Security

Kitware; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Employee bonus plan

401(k)

Health and life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Free coffee, snacks

Job summary

Kitware seeks a senior researcher to advance 3D vision algorithms, including camera calibration, registration, and reconstruction from images and video. You will contribute to open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, collaborating with researchers and presenting findings to customers and partners.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in CS, strong publications, and experience with multiview geometry, 3D reconstruction or NeRFs, and C++/Python development. U.S.

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

Multiview geometry

3D reconstruction/NeRFs

AI/ML for 3D

C++/Python

Publications (CVPR/ICCV/ECCV)

Collaborative work

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance willingness

Publications list in resume

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Geospatial coordinates & transformations

Job description

Kitware seeks a senior researcher to advance 3D vision algorithms, including camera calibration, registration, and reconstruction from images and video. You will contribute to open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, collaborating with researchers and presenting findings to customers and partners.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in CS, strong publications, and experience with multiview geometry, 3D reconstruction or NeRFs, and C++/Python development. U.S.