Kitware
3D Computer Vision Researcher – Clifton Park, NY
$140K–$225K
Clifton Park, New York · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Only US Citizens will be considered. If not already cleared TS/SCI, candidates must be willing and able to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
About the job
Research and develop 3D computer vision algorithms and contribute them to open-source applications, with a focus on imagery and real-world research challenges.
What you'll do
- Develop algorithms for camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images or video.
- Contribute to open-source projects including TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield.
- Collaborate on research, present findings, and work with customers and collaborators.
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 and experience with good software development practices.
Nice to have
- Experience with geospatial coordinate systems and transformations.
Pay
USD 140,000–225,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python, TeleSculptor, KWIVER, Danesfield
AI focus
Apply AI/ML methods to 3D reconstruction or camera calibration and explore AI approaches for real-world national security challenges.
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