About the job
Team Overview:
As a pioneering force in developing advanced algorithms and software for automated image, video, text, and multimodal analysis, Kitware is at the forefront of innovation. Our artificial intelligence-driven solutions deliver significant value to government agencies, commercial enterprises, and academic institutions globally. We address the complex challenges of information extraction, interpretation, and usage across various media types, and are committed to providing robust and cost-effective solutions. Our ongoing research and collaborative efforts are dedicated to advancing fields like artificial intelligence and computer vision through our open-source software platforms, including VIAME and Telesculptor.
Project Insights:
The interconnection between Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision is becoming increasingly evident, utilizing shared computational methodologies and a growing array of text + image/video benchmarks. Our current initiatives tap into the latest breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs) and explore diverse applications such as information extraction, decision-making, reasoning, and combating disinformation. Key areas of focus include knowledge extraction and representation, leveraging multimodal media assets, and deciphering written instructions, among others.
At Kitware, employees gain unique opportunities to engage directly with clients, explore fascinating customer sites, and participate in live testing and demonstrations. Much of our work revolves around applying cutting-edge AI techniques to real-world challenges, particularly in the realm of national security, where your contributions can make a tangible impact in protecting our nation. Our Research and Development Engineers also enjoy benefits akin to those found in academia, including support for publishing innovative research. Additionally, there are frequent chances to collaborate with esteemed academic partners on various research endeavors.
We collaborate with leading government R&D agencies such as DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, NVESD, NOAA, ONR, different branches of the US military, and several members of the Intelligence Community on a wide range of programs, including prime contracts, SBIRs, and STTRs. Furthermore, we offer commercial services to a diverse clientele ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our open-source business model promotes extended collaboration and provides flexible, high-quality technical solutions.
