Computer Vision Co-Op Internship @ Kitware

Computer Vision Co-Op Internship

Posted on 9/21/2021

INACTIVE

Locations

Carrboro, NC, USA

Experience Level

Intern

Desired Skills

Computer Vision

Data Structures & Algorithms

JavaScript

Postgres

Theano

Python

Requirements

Currently working towards a bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
Some experience programming using C++ or Python
Due to contractual restrictions, preference is currently being given to those candidates that are US Persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees or refugees)

Responsibilities

Be part of Kitwares overall mission of positive social impact through environmental monitoring, national and global security, ethical AI, open science, scientific computing and medical computing
Gain experience while contributing to high level complex problems related to Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
Participate as a team member in project planning and execution. Our sprint meetings provide an opportunity to check in with your teammates and sort out issues together

Team Description:

Kitware, Inc. is actively seeking Computer Vision Co-Op Interns to join our Computer Vision Team at our Clifton Park, NY headquarters. This is a 6 month internship but has the potential to extend to 8 months. Kitwares Computer Vision team is a leader in the creation of cutting-edge algorithms and software for automated image and video analysis. Our solutions embrace deep learning and add measurable value to government agencies, commercial organizations, and academic institutions worldwide. We understand the difficulties in extracting, interpreting, and utilizing information across images, video, metadata, and text, and we recognize the need for robust, affordable solutions. We seek to advance the fields of computer vision and deep learning through research and development and through collaborative projects that build on our open source software platforms, such as Kitware Image and Video Exploitation and Retrieval (KWIVER) toolkit.

About the Projects:

The Computer Vision Group is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of world class experts in computer vision, deep learning, machine learning and software engineering. We do a lot of development in C++ and Python with some Javascript for web clients. We use OpenCV, ROS, Boost, Postgres, Caffe, Theano, VXL and many other open source tools. Kitware develops CMake, VTK, ParaView, ITK, KWIVER and a number of other open-source toolkits.

This is an opportunity to gain experience while contributing to high level complex problems related to Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning.

In This Position You Will:

Be part of Kitware’s overall mission of positive social impact through environmental monitoring, national and global security, ethical AI, open science, scientific computing and medical computing
Gain experience while contributing to high level complex problems related to Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning
Participate as a team member in project planning and execution. Our sprint meetings provide an opportunity to check in with your teammates and sort out issues together

Required Qualifications:

Currently working towards a bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
Some experience programming using C++ or Python
Due to contractual restrictions, preference is currently being given to those candidates that are US Persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees or refugees)

Company Description

Kitware collaborates with customers to solve the worlds most complex scientific challenges through customized software solutions. Kitware delivers innovation by focusing on advanced technical computing, state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, and full-spectrum software solutions. Since its founding in 1998, Kitware has developed a reputation for deep customer understanding and technical expertise, honest interactions, and open innovation. We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. For additional information, please visit kitware.com. You can also follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Additional information

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.

*The resume you submit should highlight technical projects youve undertaken either academically or during an internship. We want to know about challenges you faced, how you overcame them and what you learned.

51-200 employees

Website

Software company for open source software solutions

Company Overview

Kitware's mission is to advance science & technology, empower global innovation and address the world’s challenges. The company specializes in the R&D of open-source software in the fields of computer vision, medical imaging, visualization, and technical software development.

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

Company Core Values

Culture: Promote an inclusive and energized environment that emphasizes integrity and teamwork.
Growth: Work passionately and creatively to grow personally, professionally, and together as a company.
Collaboration: Drive sustainable innovation through collaborative relationships with customers and open source communities.
Open Science: Champion algorithms and open source software platforms to accelerate the pace of reproducible research and product development.
Impact: Advance scientific understanding for the betterment of humankind.