Kitware
3D Computer Vision Researcher – Arlington, VA
$165K–$265K
Arlington, Virginia · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.
About the job
Research and develop 3D computer vision algorithms for imagery and video, contributing to open-source applications and applying the work to real-world challenges.
What you'll do
- Develop algorithms for camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction.
- Contribute to open-source software and collaborate on research, including presenting findings to customers and collaborators.
- Explore 3D vision applications such as object detection, tracking, change detection, super resolution, and video compression.
What they ask for
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience using multiview geometry to build 3D point clouds, meshes, Gaussian Splats, or NeRFs from imagery or video.
- Experience with AI/ML methods for 3D reconstruction or camera calibration.
- Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, good software development practices, and an active or prior TS/SCI security clearance; U.S. citizens only.
Nice to have
- Experience with geospatial coordinate systems and transformations.
Pay
USD 165,000–265,000 (per-year-salary)
Tools
C++, Python, TeleSculptor, KWIVER, Danesfield
AI focus
Apply AI/ML methods to 3D reconstruction and camera calibration, and use state-of-the-art artificial intelligence approaches for real-world national security challenges.
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