Lead Technical Expert in Natural Language Processing

Team Overview:Kitware is at the forefront of computer vision innovation, specializing in advanced algorithms and software designed for automated image and video analysis. Our pioneering solutions harness deep learning technologies, delivering tangible benefits to government entities, commercial enterprises, and academic institutions globally. We are committed to overcoming challenges in the extraction, interpretation, and application of information from images, videos, metadata, and text, while providing effective and cost-efficient solutions. Our mission is to propel the fields of computer vision and deep learning through dedicated research and development, alongside collaborative projects that enhance our open-source platforms, including VIAME and Telesculptor.Project Insights:The synergy between NLP and computer vision is increasingly essential, leveraging common computational methodologies and an expanding array of text-image/video benchmarks. The exploration of multi-modal environments, such as social media and news narratives, is becoming crucial for applications in disinformation detection, attribution, and characterization. Our projects at Kitware necessitate the ability to comprehend written directives, particularly those involving natural language guidelines.At Kitware, our team members are afforded unique opportunities to engage directly with clients, explore fascinating customer locations, and partake in live field testing and demonstrations. Much of our work involves applying leading-edge artificial intelligence techniques to solve dynamic, real-world challenges. You will have the chance to apply your expertise to projects that enhance national security, making impactful contributions to safeguard our nation daily. Research and Development Engineers at Kitware also receive academic-like benefits, including support for the publication of innovative work.We collaborate with esteemed government R&D organizations such as DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, NVESD, NOAA, ONR, various branches of the U.S. military, and numerous members of the Intelligence Community on a diverse range of initiatives including prime contracts, SBIRs, and STTRs. Additionally, we offer commercial services to a wide spectrum of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Kitware utilizes an open-source business model to nurture expansive, collaborative communities and deliver flexible, high-caliber technical solutions. If you're familiar with CMake, ITK, or VTK, you’ve experienced our influence and the positive outcomes we foster within the communities we serve.

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.

Lead the Future of Cybersecurity Innovation at Kitware.Kitware is on the lookout for a forward-thinking Technical Leader in Advanced Cybersecurity Research. In this influential role, you will spearhead groundbreaking projects aimed at tackling some of the most pressing security challenges of our time. This is a remarkable opportunity to establish and guide a new team dedicated to cybersecurity research, working in partnership with DARPA and other governmental organizations to forge the next wave of security solutions.Your expertise will be pivotal as you utilize Kitware's exceptional capabilities in AI, high-performance computing (HPC), extensive data analysis, and robust software processes to conceptualize and develop advanced cybersecurity technologies. As the developers of CMake—the industry-standard build system for C++—Kitware provides an ideal environment for crafting scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.

Join our team as a Technical Support Specialist at Kitware. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Systems Administration team to ensure the seamless operation of essential infrastructure that supports Kitware's innovative research and development initiatives across a variety of projects. Your contributions will be crucial in empowering our engineers and support staff to achieve their goals effectively.

Kitware is in search of an innovative and distinguished scientist or engineer to take the lead in establishing a new team focused on AI-powered scientific exploration. This is an exceptional chance to mold and direct a pioneering research group at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing (HPC), and extensive scientific experimentation.In this pivotal position, you will capitalize on Kitware’s profound expertise in computer vision, AI, HPC, medical imaging, and scientific software development to propel forward-thinking research initiatives. Your responsibilities will include securing funding from government bodies and private sector collaborators to promote AI-enhanced strategies that expedite scientific advancements.