PhD 3D Vision Researcher - Open Source AI & 3D Reconstruction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks 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, calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. You will contribute to TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, publishing work and collaborating with teams to apply AI/ML to 3D vision challenges, including national security applications.

The role emphasizes open source collaboration, national security impact, and opportunities to present at major conferences while developing new research directions.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience using multiview geometry to build 3D point clouds, meshes, or NeRFs.
• Experience with AI/ML methods for 3D reconstruction or camera calibration.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python; strong software practices.
• Strong publication record in top-tier venues (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV).

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 researchers to develop ideas and peer-review work.
• Prepare and present research findings to customers and collaborators.
• Present at national/international conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, 3DV).
• Seek funding to grow and develop your own research areas.

Skills

Multiview geometry

3D reconstruction

AI/ML for 3D

C++ / Python

Publication track record

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Kitware is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance algorithms for photogrammetry, calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. You will contribute to TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, publishing work and collaborating with teams to apply AI/ML to 3D vision challenges, including national security applications.

The role emphasizes open source collaboration, national security impact, and opportunities to present at major conferences while developing new research directions.