Kitware19mo ago

USD 155000–215000/yr

AI Researcher

United States·ArlingtonFull Timemid

Data ScienceOtherAi ResearcherComputer Vision

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Team Description: Kitware's computer vision team is a leader in the creation of cutting-edge algorithms and software for automated image and video analysis.

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Kitware is a leader in cutting-edge research and algorithm development for artificial intelligence (AI), including automated image, video, text, and multimodal analysis. Our solutions embracing AI add measurable value to government agencies, commercial organizations, and academic institutions worldwide. We have developed a deep understanding in extracting useful, actionable information from multiple data sources like images, video, metadata, audio, and text, and we recognize the need for robust, affordable solutions. We seek to advance AI, computer vision, and other related fields through research and development and collaborative projects that can contribute to our open source software platforms, such as VIAME, Telesculptor, and ALIGN.

Kitware's work involved applying state-of-the-art artificial intelligence approaches to dynamic, real-world problems. In this case, you will have the opportunity to contribute your skills to projects focused on national security, making a differnce on a daily basis to protecto ur country. Research and Development Engineers at Kitware also enjoy benefits commonly associated with academic positions, such as support and encouragement for publishing novel work.

We partner with premier government R&D agencies such as DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, NVESD, NOAA, ONR, other branches of the US military, and multiple members of the Intelligence community on a range of efforts including prime contracts, SBIRs, and STTRs. In addition, we provide commercial services to companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Kitware employs an open source business model to foster extended, collaborative communities, and to provide flexible, high-quality technical solutions. If you've used CMake, ITK, or VTK, you know our work and the impact it has on the communities we help build.

Be part of Kitware's overall mission of positive social impact through work in areas such as environmental monitoring, national and global security, ethical and responsible AI, open science, scientific computing, and medical computing.

Develop robust solutions in the various areas of AI, including Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision Language Models (VLMs), Foundation Models, etc.

Develop algorithms to solve interesting, challenging technical problems: object detection, classification, and tracking; video/image understanding and search; 3D reconstruction from aerial imagery; reasoning and alignment in decision-making; threat detection and decision alignment in cybersecurity; and many more.

Enjoy support and encouragement for participation in national and international conferences (such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, WACV, and 3DV)

Be encouraged to seek funding to grow and develop your own research areas, if you desire

PhD in Computer Science or related AI field

Strong publication record in top-tier research publications and conferences. Candidates should include a list of publications as part of their resume/CV.

Highly innovative and demonstrated track record for solving difficult technical challenges in computer vision, foundation models, LLMs, machine learning, audio processing, or related areas

Experience collaborating successfully with others and thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment

Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, Tensorflow, or other related tools.

Due to contractual requirements, only US Citizens will be considered for this position

If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Experience with deep learning methods

Experience with geospatial coordinates systems and transformation

Experience with multiple large multimodal AI models, including image, text, and speech modalities

Company Description:

Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee-focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others.

Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and Great Place to Work-Certified™.

Additional Information:

Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan, tuition reimbursement program, flexible working hours, six weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks.

For more information on our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.kitware.com/careers/.

Kitware actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, protected veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware, including to Kitware's mailing addresses, fax machines or email addresses, whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitware's applicant tracking system, will be considered Kitware property. Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees.

If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need, please reach out directly to our HR team at hr@kitware.com at any time during the hiring process.

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Where is the job

Arlington, United States

On-site at the office

Who can apply

Open to applicants worldwide

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United States

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Posted: February 19, 2025
First seen: March 26, 2026
Last seen: September 11, 2026

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Kitware develops software for web visualization, data storage, build system generation, infovis, media analysis, biomedical inquiry, cloud computing and more.

Employees

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Founded

1998

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kitware.com

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