Kitware
3D Computer Vision Researcher – Remote (US)
$135K–$200K
Remote, USA: AL, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI · Remote · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Only US Citizens will be considered. Candidates must already have a TS/SCI clearance or be willing and able to apply for and maintain one.
About the job
Researches and develops 3D computer vision algorithms and contributes them to open-source applications for imagery and video, with a focus on aerial and satellite data.
What you'll do
- Develop algorithms for camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction from images and video.
- Contribute to open-source software including TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield.
- Collaborate on research, present findings to customers and collaborators, and publish novel work.
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.
- Good software development practices and proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
Nice to have
- Experience with geospatial coordinate systems and transformations.
Pay
USD 135,000–200,000 base salary
Tools
C++, Python, TeleSculptor, KWIVER, Danesfield, Gaussian Splats, NeRFs
AI focus
Applies AI/ML methods to 3D reconstruction or camera calibration and uses state-of-the-art AI approaches on real-world national security challenges.
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