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Full-Time

Technical Leader of Natural Language Processing

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Kitware

Kitware

51-200 employees

Develops open-source software for scientific computing

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$175k - $270kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior, Expert

Arlington, VA, USA

Hybrid position in Arlington, Virginia.

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • PhD in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
  • Strong publication history in NLP (ACL, EMNLP, NAACL) conferences, or other AI venues incorporating NLP (AAAI, ICML, ICLR, NeurIPS). Candidates should include a detailed list of publications as part of their resume/CV.
  • Experience collaborating successfully with others and thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
  • Experience leading federal and/or commercial business development activities and winning R&D funding.
  • Experience developing and nurturing project teams, building an environment of collaboration.
  • Excellent project management skills with demonstrable efforts leading and delivering complex research projects on time, within budget, and with a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Experience in supervising and reviewing research and software developed by others.
  • Experience designing and implementing complex software systems.
  • Due to contractual restrictions, only US Citizens will be considered for this position.
  • If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for, use, and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Bring your technical expertise and project management skills to lead small teams of researchers and engineers on advanced R&D projects funded by government and commercial customers.
  • Collaborate with external, well-known academic and industry researchers in Natural Language Processing, ML, AI, and computer vision.
  • Lead proposals for new funding from government R&D organizations and/or commercial companies.
  • Develop and evaluate algorithms to understand the textual content of textual and multi-modal data, and/or perform reasoning on extracted data.
  • Enjoy support and encouragement for participation in national and international NLP, machine learning, AI, and/or computer vision conferences.

Kitware develops software solutions for scientific and technical computing, focusing on high-performance computing, visualization, and data analysis. Their main products include ParaView, VTK, ITK, and CMake, which assist in large-scale data visualization, image analysis, and software building. These tools are open-source, allowing a community of users and developers to contribute to their improvement. Kitware differentiates itself by offering consulting services, custom software development, and support contracts, ensuring clients can effectively use their tools. The company's goal is to provide advanced software solutions that enhance data processing and visualization capabilities in various fields, including medical imaging and geospatial analysis.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.9M

Headquarters

Town of Clifton Park, New York

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kitware's consistent recognition as a 'Great Place to Work' highlights a positive and supportive work environment.
  • The introduction of new tools like X-ray Genius and GeoWATCH demonstrates Kitware's commitment to innovation and addressing evolving customer needs.
  • Strategic partnerships and collaborations, such as with NVIDIA for GPU licensing, enhance Kitware's technological capabilities and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • The reliance on open-source software may limit revenue potential compared to proprietary software models.
  • Operating in niche markets like high-performance computing and scientific visualization can limit the company's customer base.

What makes Kitware unique

  • Kitware's commitment to open-source software development fosters a strong community of users and contributors, driving continuous innovation and improvement.
  • Their suite of specialized tools like ParaView, VTK, and ITK are industry standards in scientific computing, setting them apart from competitors.
  • Kitware's focus on high-performance computing and visualization for niche markets such as medical imaging and geospatial data analysis provides a unique value proposition.

Benefits

100% Employee Owned

Flexible Schedules

Generous PTO

comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurances

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability and ADHD Insurance

401k

Immigration and Visa Processing

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Computer Hardware Allowance