Senior 3D Vision Researcher - Open Source & AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Employee bonus plan

401(k)

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Free snacks

Job summary

Kitware seeks a researcher to advance 3D vision, focusing on photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. You will contribute to open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, collaborate with researchers, and share findings at conferences.

Applicants should have a PhD in computer science or related field, strong publication record, and proficiency in C++ and Python. U.S.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS or related field required.
• Experience building 3D point clouds, meshes, NeRFs from imagery or video.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Strong publication record in CV conferences (CVPR/ICCV/ECCV).
• Must be a US citizen due to security restrictions.
• Willing to apply for TS/SCI clearance if not already cleared.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop solutions for 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.
• Attend conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, and 3DV.
• Seek funding to grow and develop your own research areas.

Skills

Multiview geometry

3D reconstruction

AI/ML for 3D

C++ / Python

US Citizenship

Strong publication record

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TeleSculptor

KWIVER

Danesfield

Job description

Kitware seeks a researcher to advance 3D vision, focusing on photogrammetry, camera calibration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. You will contribute to open source projects like TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, collaborate with researchers, and share findings at conferences.

Applicants should have a PhD in computer science or related field, strong publication record, and proficiency in C++ and Python. U.S.