About the job
Team Overview:
At Kitware, we are at the forefront of developing innovative algorithms and software for advanced analysis of images, videos, text, and multimodal data. Our state-of-the-art solutions leverage artificial intelligence to deliver tangible benefits to government agencies, commercial enterprises, and academic institutions globally. We understand the challenges of extracting, interpreting, and utilizing information from diverse data sources, and we are committed to providing robust, cost-effective solutions. Our goal is to propel advancements in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and related fields through dedicated research and development, as well as collaborative projects utilizing our open-source software platforms, including VIAME and Telesculptor.
Project Insights:
Our research in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision is closely intertwined, utilizing shared computational techniques and the growing availability of combined text and image/video benchmarks. Current initiatives harness the power of large language models (LLMs) across various applications, including information extraction, decision support, reasoning, and combating disinformation. Projects emphasize knowledge extraction, representation, and understanding of multimodal media assets and written instructions.
At Kitware, employees can expect unique opportunities to engage directly with clients, explore fascinating customer sites, and participate in live field tests and demonstrations. Much of our work involves applying cutting-edge AI methodologies to real-world challenges, with a special focus on national security, contributing positively to the protection of our country. Our Research and Development Engineers also enjoy benefits akin to those in academia, such as support for publishing innovative research. Frequent collaboration with esteemed academic partners on ongoing research projects is a hallmark of our work culture.
We collaborate with leading government R&D organizations including DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, NVESD, NOAA, ONR, and various branches of the US military, engaging in prime contracts, SBIRs, and STTRs. Additionally, we deliver commercial services to a wide range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Kitware follows an open-source business model that nurtures collaborative communities and provides adaptable, high-quality technical solutions.
