3D Vision Researcher: Open-Source Reconstruction & AI

Kitware; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; 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

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance when applicable

Free coffee, drinks, and snacks

Job summary

Kitware is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance 3D vision from imagery to open-source software such as TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield. You will develop algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video, including aerial, satellite, and potentially underwater imagery.

You will publish results, collaborate with researchers, and present at major conferences while exploring funding opportunities to grow your own research directions.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience using multiview geometry to build 3D point clouds, meshes, Gaussian splats, or NeRFs from imagery/video.
• Experience with AI/ML methods for 3D reconstruction or camera calibration.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python and good software development practices.

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 to participate in national/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

AI/ML for 3D reconstruction

C++

Python

Publication record

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TeleSculptor

KWIVER

Danesfield

Job description

Kitware is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance 3D vision from imagery to open-source software such as TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield. You will develop algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video, including aerial, satellite, and potentially underwater imagery.

You will publish results, collaborate with researchers, and present at major conferences while exploring funding opportunities to grow your own research directions.