3D Computer Vision Researcher

Job overview

The 3D Computer Vision Researcher role is based in Carrboro, North Carolina, with the listing also naming Minneapolis, Minnesota. Compensation is $135,000–$200,000 per year. The researcher contributes to open-source applications and frameworks including TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield. The role develops and applies algorithms for photogrammetry, camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction. Research findings and software contributions support computer vision applications and real-world challenges, including national security work with government and commercial collaborators.

What you'll do

• Research and develop camera calibration, registration, and 3D reconstruction solutions
• contribute to TeleSculptor, KWIVER, and Danesfield
• collaborate with researchers and peer-review work
• prepare and present findings to customers and collaborators
• participate in field tests and demonstrations
• seek funding to grow research areas if desired.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

3d computer vision researcher

computer vision

3d reconstruction

photogrammetry

camera calibration

open source

c++

python

carrboro nc

minneapolis mn

kitware

$135k–$200k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Six weeks of paid time off, flexible working hours, employee bonus plan, 401(k), health and life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, applicable relocation assistance, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks.

Why this role

Research spans aerial and satellite imagery, with opportunities to adapt methods to other data domains; the role contributes to open-source software and frameworks.

About the employer

Kitware is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.