3D Computer Vision Researcher

Kitware•Clifton Park, NY

4d•$140,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The 3D Computer Vision Researcher will research and develop algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video. Current projects emphasize aerial and satellite imagery, with opportunities to adapt these capabilities to other data domains, including underwater imagery and synthetic aperture radar. The work contributes to open source applications and frameworks such as TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield, and explores how 3D vision can support broader computer vision problems such as object detection and tracking, change detection, super resolution, and video compression. Kitware partners with government R&D agencies, branches of the U.S. military, members of the Intelligence Community, and commercial organizations. The role offers opportunities to collaborate directly with customers, participate in field tests and demonstrations, publish research, and apply state-of-the-art artificial intelligence to real-world national security challenges. Researchers collaborate with peers, present findings to customers and collaborators, and are encouraged to attend national and international conferences. They may also seek funding to develop their own research areas. Kitware describes its work as advancing science and making a positive impact. It is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and employees work in a collaborative environment with flexibility in assignments, significant independence, and opportunities to take ownership of their work.

Requirements

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.
An 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.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to contractual restrictions.
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 in their resume or CV.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geospatial coordinate systems and transformations.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and develop solutions involving camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images.
Contribute to open source software including TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield.
Collaborate with other researchers to develop ideas and peer-review work.
Prepare and present research findings to customers and collaborators.
Participate in national and international conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, and 3DV.
Seek funding to grow and develop personal research areas, if desired.