Full Time Job Posting

(Senior) Software Engineer - Cameras and Computer Vision

Join world-class team of software and hardware engineers who invented Canesta's Electronic Perception Technology www.canesta.com. Our TOF 3D sensor technology produces clean 3D data that is used in applications in automotive, gaming, consumer and security markets. We are developing and expanding our market by producing camera software and applications that take advantage of depth and color data.

Job Description

• Take leadership position in developing software framework for all levels of camera system based on Canesta's 3D TOF technology including API, calibration, registration, characterization and interfaces.
• Design and develop 3D reconstruction, geometric modeling and multi-view camera software and tools
• Develop and test computer vision algorithms for applications in gaming, automotive, security and manufacturing.
• Set up lab for camera system experiments
• Assist the customers to evaluate requirements and resolve technical issues, and write technical documents.
• Work with other engineers to resolve software and hardware problems related to camera performance and cost.

Minimum Requirements

• MS or PhD in EE/CS with theoretical and practical experience in camera systems, 3D reconstruction, computer vision, image processing and (some gaming experience would be a plus).
• Experience working with various camera image acquisition software and drivers.
• Excellent analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Leadership skills which will enhance Canesta's technology in the vision field.
• Proficient in using computer vision development languages and tools including C/C++, Visual C++, Matlab, OpenGL and DirectX.

Company Overview

Canesta, Inc. is a company in Silicon Valley with offices in Japan and Germany that has developed a revolutionary, low-cost CanestaVision™ electronic perception technology that enables machines to "see" in 3D. Canesta markets are video-gaming and automotive. Please visit www.canesta.com. Please send your resume to jobs@canesta.com and write "Camera Systems and Computer Vision (CSCV)" in the subject field.

Computer Vision Scientist

Manchester, UK

Imorphics provides leading-edge 3D image-and-shape analysis technology to international clients in the pharmaceutical and orthopaedic sectors. To support our rapid growth, we are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated computer vision expert who wants to make a real difference to a fast growing company.

You will have a PhD or similar experience in computer vision. You will have the ability to innovate and robustly solve real-world computer vision problems.

Experience of some of the following would be a distinct advantage

• statistical or mathematical modelling of shape
• statistical or mathematical modelling of image intensity
• non-linear image registration
• automatic image segmentation
• 3D image analysis
• commercial environment
• advanced C++

The role requires the candidate to be capable of leading technically demanding projects and have the flexibility and communication skills to operate effectively within a high calibre team.

Imorphics offers a fascinating opportunity for the right candidate. The modelling techniques which we utilise are at the forefront of what is possible within 3D medical imaging. Our technology allows us to undertake powerful clinical trials, and provide detailed anatomical information for orthopaedic design and surgical procedure. This is a chance to join a leading technical company in its early stages, and make a real difference using your computer vision skills

Salary and other benefits will be commensurate with experience. The company also operates a share option package for key employees.

To apply please email your CV to careers@imorphics.com

Contact Email: careers@imorphics.com

Tandent Vision Science: Computer Vision Scientist

Tandent Vision Science, Inc. is a well-funded start-up company developing important proprietary computer vision technology suitable for environments with unpredictable illumination.

The foundational nature of our research, our competitive compensation and our generous equity programs make this a rare and exciting opportunity for highly creative individuals who want to collaborate with a world-class group of scientists. Geography need not be limiting, as we can accommodate telecommuting for exceptionally talented individuals. Applicants should be scientifically and mathematically creative with some experience in computer vision research. We are not funded by any government agency and are not developing military systems. This is a truly outstanding opportunity (much better than Google!) for creative individuals.

For more information please contact Matthias de Haan: mdehaan@tandentvision.com

Software Engineer - Computer Vision

Position Summary

This position is located in VideoMining Corporation's Gaithersburg, MD office. We are seeking Computer Science/Electrical Engineering graduates to design, develop, and test our cutting-edge computer vision solutions. The selected candidates will be tasked with improving the accuracy and robustness of our existing solutions, and brainstorming and implementing novel solutions to various real-world problems. The desired candidate should have some experience in computer vision and demonstrate a good understanding of data structures and algorithms. The successful candidate will become a member of our vision group, and will have the opportunity to work with a team of highly-motivated individuals who have a passion for making computer vision applications work in the real world.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms to solve specific computer vision problems.
• Test and improve accuracy of existing algorithms.
• Assist the services team by interacting with Project Managers in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of data being generated by the computer vision algorithms.
•Work with software engineers to integrate vision algorithms into production-level code.

Experience/Skills Required

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, with experience in computer vision.
• Excellent analytical ability and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in C/C++, Object Oriented Programming.
• Experience with XML, Python, or C# is a plus.
• Knowledge of the .NET platform and some experience with the Visual studio is a plus.
• Ability to learn and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

VideoMining Corporation offers a competitive salary in an excellent work environment. Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, and the opportunity to participate in an attractive stock ownership plan.

Contact Information

Research Scientists

ObjectVideo, Reston VA

Have you published novel methods for low-level vision, object recognition, event detection, or automatic calibration and geo-registration?
Have you exploited object, environment, task or domain context to improve video analysis algorithms?
Are you interested in analyzing and understanding video, to protect infrastructure, to improve building automation via daylighing or occupancy sensing, or to warn highway traffic of delays or dangers ahead?
Are you eager to apply your knowledge to develop robust commercial solutions?
If you have at least four years of relevant experience and these challenges excite you we would love to hear from you.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to niels@objectvideo.com.

ObjectVideo is an equal opportunity employer.

About ObjectVideo:

ObjectVideo automates video analysis.
ObjectVideo is the leading provider of video analysis software for security, public safety, business intelligence gathering, process improvement and other applications.
Originally founded in 1998, ObjectVideo is headquartered in Reston, VA. The company employs 100+ highly-skilled professionals. ObjectVideo's research team comprises 23 researchers including 17 PhDs known internationally for their research in the field of computer vision.
ObjectVideo products are field-proven and currently covering more perimeter miles than any intelligent video software product. The company markets and sells its products through a Video Intelligent Partner (VIP) network of OEMs, resellers, and leading security solution integrators. Currently ObjectVideo has more than 193 paid customers with deployments in 250 locations across 19 countries, providing intelligence on more than 700,000 video channels.

RESEARCH STAFF MEMBER
COMPUTER VISION, IMAGE PROCESSING, SENSOR FUSION

HRL LABORATORIES LLC: Technologies Creating Opportunities

INFORMATION & SYSTEMS SCIENCES LABORATORY

HRL Laboratories has pioneered information systems for four decades and is a jointly-owned research laboratory for The Boeing Company and General Motors. HRL's staff members are encouraged to invent, patent, and publish on a regular basis. This commitment helps keep HRL poised at the frontier of information systems research. Nowhere else will you find the opportunities for professional growth and high visibility as in our world-class research laboratory. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the coastal community of Malibu, CA, HRL Laboratories provides an ideal environment for you to apply your scientific knowledge and abilities.

Education Desired: Ph.D. graduates in the areas of in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Math, or related fields.

Essential Job Functions: Invent, develop, implement, simulate, test, and evaluate algorithms, components, and systems to solve customer problems. Write invention disclosures, publish papers, brief customers, and assist in marketing HRL expertise.

Experience Desired: 2-3 years research exp. in one or more of the following areas: computer vision, image processing, sensor fusion, machine learning, automated reasoning. Application of computer vision or sensor fusion techniques to autonomous systems, robotics, surveillance systems, or target recognition. Experience developing innovative solutions based upon the application of relevant research results from a wide variety of sources.

Knowledge Desired: Education and/or research or publications in one or more of the following areas: computer vision, image processing, sensor fusion, signal processing, machine learning, evidential reasoning. Familiarity with C, C++, JAVA and/or Matlab.

Essential Physical/Mental Requirements: Good communication (verbal and written) skills, active participation in R & D team activities and some travel may be required.

If you feel that you would be a good match for this opening please apply through our website: www.hrl.com (go to "Careers" and then scroll down to the Information & Systems Sciences Laboratory).

To ensure compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations, applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship or permanent resident alien status (no exceptions). HRL Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Computer Vision Scientist

Job Description

The successful candidate will join an outstanding computer vision and sensor exploitation R&D group as a principal investigator on one or more projects involving applications of computer vision. Develop novel concepts, design algorithms, design systems and rapidly prototype software in the field of computer vision. Applications of interest include video processing, aerial video exploitation, hyperspectral and LIDAR image interpretation, photogrammetry, and mobile robotics. The successful candidate will be capable of performing original research, leading a small team of researchers and engineers, and winning new business from commercial and government clients.

Required Skills

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields with 5 or more years hands-on research in image or video understanding
• Experience performing and leading original research in computer vision applications
• Current knowledge of research literature with a history of publication in the field
• In-depth understanding of the latest computer vision research
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
This position requires an active United States security clearance or eligible candidates must be eligible to receive a US clearance. If interested, forward your resume and salary requirements to: Recruiter, SET Corporation, 1005 North Glebe Road, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201, telefax (703) 738-6201 or email to: ldenny@setcorp.com

About SET Corporation

SET is a privately owned business founded by scientists from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. We research, develop, and commercialize multisensor information processing technologies for customers with challenging security needs. We provide engineering and operations services to U.S. Government customers with advanced research and development missions. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, with offices in Greenbelt, MD, and Dayton, OH, we serve a diverse base of defense, homeland security, and intelligence community clientele.

Job Location

Arlington, VA, or Greenbelt, MD

Computer Vision Software Engineer

SET Corporation, Arlington, VA

Job Description

SET Corporation is actively seeking qualified candidates in the development and implementation of video processing algorithms for interpreting video from unmanned air vehicles. This work will include hands-on design, development, experimentation, and testing of real-time exploitation algorithms with UAVs in the laboratory and in flight. Algorithms for human and object detection, tracking, classification, and geolocation will be integrated with SET's Ground Exploitation Station. User interface design/development, software optimization, and real-time systems development will be pursued in a team-oriented environment.

Required Skills

• M.S. in Computer Science/Engineering with solid mathematical background and 4 or more years hands-on experience building computer vision systems
• Experience designing and developing systems that employ video processing algorithms
• Experience in software engineering and product building using object-oriented design principles in C++ and/or Java. Very strong software skills required.
• Solid written and oral communication skills
This position requires an active United States security clearance or eligible candidates must be eligible to receive a US clearance. If interested, forward your resume and salary requirements to: Recruiter, SET Corporation, 1005 North Glebe Road, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22201, telefax (703) 738-6201 or email to: ldenny@setcorp.com

About SET Corporation

SET is a privately owned business founded by scientists from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. We research, develop, and commercialize multisensor information processing technologies for customers with challenging security needs. We provide engineering and operations services to U.S. Government customers with advanced research and development missions. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, with offices in Greenbelt, MD, and Dayton, OH, we serve a diverse base of defense, homeland security, and intelligence community clientele.

Biometrics Engineer

Securics Inc.

Securics Inc, a start-up in Colorado Springs CO, is seeking a US/PR biometric engineer for multiple DOD and commercial projects. Position requires an advanced degree in CS, EE or Biometrics, with significant vision or biometrics experience and ideally with embedded systems experience.

Experience in Face-based biometrics is required. Ideal candidate will have at least four years of solid C/C++/Verilog or other embedded systems experience required. "Matlab only" developers need not apply. The position will likely involve being Principal Investigator on contract/grants, proposal preparation, software/systems development, leading junior engineers and meeting with customers. Some travel is to be expected. This person will work closely with Dr. Boult and, for with those with appropriate experience, has potential to become a leadership role withing Securics. There is also the potential opportunity to teach and interact with students at U. Colorado at Colorado Springs. For more details and application information, see http://www.securics.com/jobs.html

Computer Vision Research Scientist

Honeywell Advanced Technology Laboratory

REQUISITION: 70562

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Relocation: Yes

Honeywell International is a $33 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Morris Township, N.J., Honeywell's shares are traded on the New York, London and Chicago Stock Exchanges. It is one of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is also a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
For additional information, please visit www.honeywell.com

Responsibilities include:

Honeywell's Advanced Technology Laboratory is looking for scientists that demonstrated their technical expertise through publications and/or participation to large research programs in the field of computer vision, and biometrics. This position requires a thorough understanding of the state-of-the-art methodologies and practices in related fields. The position will involve innovation and design of image processing and computer vision algorithms for various video and biometrics applications, and create differentiating technology for future Honeywell products.
Candidates will participate in program definition, proposal writing and program management. In their role they will lead technical teams and interact with Honeywell business units and contract agencies, including US government agencies

Skills Required:
• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or applied mathematics with dissertation or post graduate research specializing in image analysis, or computer vision.
• Excellent video algorithm development and strong software engineering skills
• Proven innovation and reduction to practice of innovative algorithms for solving practical problems

Skills Desired:
• Knowledge of video surveillance, tracking, biometrics, face recognition algorithms, multi-spectral image applications and signal processing
• Development experience with MS Visual Studio, C, C++, and MATLAB or similar tools.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain government security clearance

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce.

Interested applicants should apply directly at: http://www.honeywell.com/careers/jobsearch.html and enter the requisition number: 70562 or contact Isaac.Cohen@Honeywell.com for more information.

For more information on our company and products, please visit our website at www.retica.com.

Please send your confidential resume to (jobs@retica.com) or mail to Retica Systems, Inc., 201 Jones Rd., Waltham, MA 02451. Attention: Marc Friedman. Fax number: 781-894-0008.

Senior Software Scientist

Retica Systems, Inc. is the only, multi-modal ocular biometric technology company offering the most advanced and accurate eye biometric authentication solutions for logical, physical and digital ID applications to government, industry and business enterprises worldwide.

We currently have openings for a Senior Software Engineer to work in the areas of GUI Development, high performance database design and data search algorithm design/implementation. The candidates should have experience in developing GUI's, optimized database schema, data structures, data mining, high performance searching and sorting, general pattern recognition, general probability & statistics, and encryption / Digital security. Good computer programming skill in C++ is essential.

"Nice to have" skills/experience in any of artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, hidden Markov models, biometric databases, optics and optical systems, startup/ development stage companies, and bringing products to market.

Responsibilities include work on R&D and product development in biometric GUI and database design and high performance searching for biometric verification and identification. Interacting and working with our customers, as well as minor travel, may be required.

The ideal candidate will possess a BS with 10+ years experience, or an MS with 5+ years experience, or a PhD with 1+ years experience. Degree(s) can be in any of mathematics or applied mathematics, physics or biophysics, EE or computer science, bioinformatics or computational chemistry. Important qualities are an enthusiastic attitude, ability to work in a fast paced environment, good written and verbal communication skills, self motivation, be a team player and ability to effectively multitask.

Retica Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package and is an equal opportunity M/F employer.

For more information on our company and products, please visit our website at www.retica.com.

Please send your confidential resume to (jobs@retica.com) or mail to Retica Systems, Inc., 201 Jones Rd., Waltham, MA 02451. Attention: Marc Friedman. Fax number: 781-894-0008.

Google Software Engineer
Computer Vision and Graphics

Mountain View, California

Are you a computer vision and robotics expert? Are you infatuated with computer graphics and computational geometry? Are you experienced with stereo vision,image stitching, structure from motion, optical flow, object detection, document image understanding, video compression, 3D rendering, or related topics? Are you interested in solving big, important problems, for example: would you like to build the largest image ever, a petapixel multi-resolution 3D mosaic of the earth using a few thousand computers and millions of source images? Or would you like to scan and index all the world's books? How about creating 3D models of every building on the planet?

Many projects at Google, including Google Earth, Google Print, Google Maps, Google Video, etc., are focused on these big hairy problems. We need your help in solving these problems, and a range of other fascinating Computer Vision and Graphics problems!

Requirements:
• PhD in Computer Science preferred
• Strong background in Computer Graphics and Computer Vision required
• Extensive experience programming in C/C++
• Successful and proven track record on at least a few Computer Vision and/or Graphics related projects
• Substantial experience with several of the topics mentioned above, including but not limited to stereo vision, pattern recognition,structure from motion or shading, video compression and processing, 3D models, etc.

Contact Email: catherinec@google.com

Google Software Engineer
Video Content Analysis

Mountain View, California

Are you a computer vision and video analysis expert? Are you infatuated with machine learning? Are you experienced with genre understanding, scene understanding, structure from motion, optical flow, object detection, video super-resolution or related topics?

Are you interested in solving big, important problems related to video search and browsing? For example, would you like to build the largest semantic video index using one of the largest distributed systems in the world? Or would you like to develop general scene understanding methods?

Many projects in the Video Content Analysis group are focused on these big problems. We need your help in solving them as well as a range of other fascinating Computer Vision and Machine Learning problems.

Requirements:
• PhD in Computer Science preferred
• Strong background in Machine Learning and Computer Vision required
• Extensive experience programming in C/C++
• Successful and proven track record on at least a few Computer Vision and/or Machine learning related projects
• Substantial experience with several of the topics mentioned above, including but not limited scene understanding, pattern recognition, structure from motion or shading, video compression and processing, temporal event detection, etc.

Contact Email: catherinec@google.com

Siemens Corporate Research
Intelligent Vision and Reasoning Department

Princeton, NJ USA

The Intelligent Vision and Reasoning Department at Siemens Corporate Research in Princeton, NJ currently has a full-time research staff position available in medical image processing and computer vision. An ideal candidate would have experience with computer vision, 2D/3D image processing, and software development; in particular, expert knowledge of image segmentation techniques, as well as experience with registration, tracking, reconstruction, and filtering methods; feature analysis; pattern recognition and classification; 3D geometric computing; knowledge of software development lifecycle and object-oriented design. Strong programming skills in C++ and Matlab are required.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume to Greg Slabaugh, greg.slabaugh@siemens.com, who will be attending CVPR and can additionally meet with prospective job candidates.

Advanced Graphics Group
Adobe

Recognizing that employees are at the core of our success, Adobe recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creates an environment where they can innovate and achieve their best, and rewards them for their performance by giving them an opportunity to share in the company's success.

This position is in the Advanced Graphics Group in the Advanced Technology Labs. It involves active engagement in researching and developing new technologies in the areas of Image Processing and Computer vision for future generations of Adobe products. The successful candidate will join a great team in a rewarding environment, with a strong track record of transferred technology to products such as Photoshop and After Effects.

Knowledge & Skills:

Requirements include a strong working knowledge of image processing and computer vision techniques. Either a PhD in Computer Science specializing in image processing and computer vision, or at least 8 years relevant experience with a successful track record in advanced technology development. Relevant experience includes work on image quality, visual search, segmentation, correspondence, composition, image understanding, scene and image analysis applied to the area of consumer digital imaging as well as digital video. Experience producing commercially-sold software is desirable. A working knowledge of Adobe products would be a benefit. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Proficiency with C/C++ development and Windows operating system required. Macintosh experience is a plus.

Adobe believes personal fulfillment and company success go hand in hand, sustaining one another. In fact, our dynamic, rewarding working environment is well known including seven consecutive years on FORTUNE magazine100 Best Companies to Work For and other, similar accolades. By hiring the very best and brightest, Adobe continues to be a simply better place to work creating a dynamic environment today and providing incentives for future achievement. Adobe is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace.

Contact email: esparza@adobe.com

Advanced Graphics Group
Adobe

Recognizing that employees are the core of our success, Adobe recruits and retains highly qualified and motivated individuals, creates an environment where they can innovate and achieve their best, and rewards them for their performance by giving them an opportunity to share in the company's success.

The manager of the Advanced Graphics Technology Group will lead and grow a small team of world-class researchers in the fields of 2D and 3D computer graphics, computer vision, image and video processing, machine learning, image editing, image synthesis and organization, and object recognition and 3D reconstruction . The manager is expected to have a passion for innovation and will make significant individual contributions to an area of research within the group as well as facilitating innovation by the group members. Specific responsibilities include setting goals for the employees, liaison with the product groups, the recruiting and retention of high quality researchers and the development and support of external relationships with university groups and industrial partners. The manager through their own contributions and that of their team would enhance the state-of-the-art in computer graphics (of publication quality) and create innovations that have a direct impact by being incorporated into Adobe products.

Knowledge & Skills:

The ideal candidate would be looking for an opportunity to manage a team of researchers while remaining technically engaged in their area of expertise. Requirements include a strong drive towards innovation and research. A Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent experience with a proven record in developing innovative technologies is required. A strong technical publication record and ability to translate research ideas into working prototypes is desirable. Enthusiasm to evangelize and guide innovations through technology transfer to the product groups is a requirement. Experience in developing commercial quality software is considered a plus.

Contact email: esparza@adobe.com

Research Scientist
Cernium

Work in a fast paced team environment and develop advanced image and video processing algorithms including object segmentation, scene understanding, and pattern recognition based on size, shape, appearance and motion characteristics. A solid understanding of numerical techniques is necessary.

Responsible for new product capabilities; writing research proposals and successfully delivering a solution; staying current with advances in the field, and improving existing algorithms or invent new ones to solve specific problems.

Successful candidate will have a M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a research focus on computer vision or image processing; be methodical, detail-oriented, and have excellent verbal and written communications skills; have at least 4 years of experience with the implementation of image and video processing algorithms while serving as a primary contributor to products based on such techniques; 5 years minimum programming experience; experience in a Matlab/Simulink environment; and the ability to implement prototype software in C/C++ and transition this to the development team for inclusion into a product. Knowledge of multi-threaded and real-time programming on Windows or Linux is a plus and a track record of publications and/or funded research is desirable.

Please submit your resume, two recent publications and a recent presentation for consideration to careers@cernium.com.

About Cernium

Cernium Corporation is the leading developer and provider of real-time video analytics and behavior recognition software for the security industry. Cernium's unique software employs a patented technique that analyzes multiple, concurrent behavioral criteria in real time with order-of-magnitude greater efficiency than previous approaches. Cernium has been meeting its clients' ever-changing security needs since 1996. The company's best-in-class, field-hardened solutions have logged over two million hours of documented service in more than 100 locations throughout North America, safeguarding people and facilities in a range of industry sectors that include government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education and cultural institutions.

Cernium's powerful, patented solutions include Perceptrak® and ExitSentry®. Perceptrak mimics the human visual process to analyze video from security cameras 10 times more efficiently than comparable solutions. ExitSentry is a highly reliable intelligent video system that maximizes security in airport exit lanes.

In February 2007, Cernium announced the first in a series of vertical market applications to embed its P-Core&trade analytics engine. Pool safety equipment market leader S.R. Smith has adopted Cernium's P-Core as the foundation for PoolOptix&trade, a management tool that improves the capabilities of businesses and consumers to mitigate the risks associated with unattended swimming pools. PoolOptix utilizes advanced video detection technology and video analytics software to provide event of interest detection and early warning for commercial and residential swimming pool environments.

Embedded Firmware Engineer
Cernium

You will be porting and optimizing real-time video processing code to embedded platforms. If you enjoy writing code that squeezes that last cycle from the processor, we encourage you to apply!

Job experienced required includes 5+ years software development in C, C++ and Assembly for TI C6000 or DaVinci DSPs. Proficient with porting floating point general purpose processor code to fixed point processors. Experience with SIMD and media processing paradigms is necessary.

Proven track record in a product development role for embedded video applications required. Prior experience with video compression, set-top box or digital video recorders (DVR) is desirable. Experience with embedded web servers and TCP/IP stacks is a plus. Knowledge of Code Composer Studio is required. Experience with Matlab/Simulink is a plus.

Must be familiar with Hardware/Firmware Interfaces such as DMA, UART and EMIF communications, a working knowledge of video compression technologies, particularly JPEG, H.263+ and MPEG-4 is highly desirable. Knowledge of DSP/BIOS and Linux device drivers is a plus.

Cernium is seeking methodical and detail-oriented individuals, with excellent verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment. Must be able to multi-task and create innovative solutions. Occasional travel within the United States will be required.

Please submit your resume for consideration to careers@cernium.com.

About Cernium

Cernium Corporation is the leading developer and provider of real-time video analytics and behavior recognition software for the security industry. Cernium's unique software employs a patented technique that analyzes multiple, concurrent behavioral criteria in real time with order-of-magnitude greater efficiency than previous approaches. Cernium has been meeting its clients' ever-changing security needs since 1996. The company's best-in-class, field-hardened solutions have logged over two million hours of documented service in more than 100 locations throughout North America, safeguarding people and facilities in a range of industry sectors that include government, critical infrastructure, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education and cultural institutions.

Cernium's powerful, patented solutions include Perceptrak® and ExitSentry®. Perceptrak mimics the human visual process to analyze video from security cameras 10 times more efficiently than comparable solutions. ExitSentry is a highly reliable intelligent video system that maximizes security in airport exit lanes.

In February 2007, Cernium announced the first in a series of vertical market applications to embed its P-Core&trade analytics engine. Pool safety equipment market leader S.R. Smith has adopted Cernium's P-Core as the foundation for PoolOptix&trade, a management tool that improves the capabilities of businesses and consumers to mitigate the risks associated with unattended swimming pools. PoolOptix utilizes advanced video detection technology and video analytics software to provide event of interest detection and early warning for commercial and residential swimming pool environments.

Vision Algorithms & Systems, Recognition & Video Analysis
Sarnoff Corporation

Sarnoff Corporation produces innovations in electronic, video and vision technologies that generate successful new products and services for our government and commercial clients worldwide. Founded in 1942 as RCA Laboratories, Sarnoff makes continuous breakthroughs in ICs, lasers, imaging and sensing devices; biomedical diagnostics; digital TV and video for security, surveillance and entertainment; high-performance networking; and wireless communications. Sarnoff is a subsidiary of SRI International.

Job Duties:

1. Lead and participate in the development of algorithms, software and systems for object recognition, event/activity modeling and recognition, video analysis for modeling and recognition.

2. Develop algorithms, software and applications in areas such as Visual Security & Surveillance, Autonomous Robotics, Video Data Mining.

3. Ability to provide technical lead with innovative ideas and algorithms.

4. Work effectively in a team to achieve the goals of projects and deliver software and systems to external clients.

5. Write proposals, work as a team to actively seek funding from various government and commercial agencies.

6. Maintain and enhance visibility at the individual, group and company level amongst worldwide academic, research and commercial institutions.

7. Give technical and business presentations to external clients, academic and government/industry audiences and to internal staff and management.

Job Requirements:

1. Ph. D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related fields with a focus on Computer Vision.

2. (Preferred) 3-5 years experience in creating and executing on projects funded by external agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL, DHS, DTO and other government R&D and commercial agencies.

3. Technical excellence, leadership and proven track record in:
   

   • Object and event recognition algorithms, software and systems.

   • Video motion analysis for tracking, classification and analysis.

   • General Computer Vision algorithms.

   • Real-time systems for video analysis and understanding.

   • Applications areas such as Security & Surveillance, Autonomous Robotics, Video Databases.

4. Ability to lead projects and people, as well as skills to work as a part of a team to achieve technical and project goals.

Due to US Government requirements for Government contractors, this position requires US citizenship or permanent resident status.

EOE

Please send resumes to galwine@sarnoff.com

Technology Leader
Visual Data Mining
Sarnoff Corporation

Sarnoff Corporation produces innovations in electronic, video and vision technologies that generate successful new products and services for our government and commercial clients worldwide. Founded in 1942 as RCA Laboratories, Sarnoff makes continuous breakthroughs in ICs, lasers, imaging and sensing devices; biomedical diagnostics; digital TV and video for security, surveillance and entertainment; high-performance networking; and wireless communications. Sarnoff is a subsidiary of SRI International.

Job Duties:

1. Provide technical and program leadership in the area of multi-modal and visual sensor data mining, automated inferencing of events and activities, mixed symbolic and statistical data processing to support information generation and inferencing from sensor data.

2. Actively develop programs with Program Managers in various government agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL and other R&D and operational agencies.

3. Write proposals, actively seek and obtain funding from various government and potentially commercial agencies.

4. Execute and direct the technical and programmatic execution of projects and programs in the above-mentioned areas.

5. Grow into a role of a Technical Manager to head a group of technical staff. Demonstrate ability to lead people at the technical and managerial level.

6. Maintain and enhance visibility at the individual, group and company level amongst worldwide academic, research and commercial institutions.

7. Give technical and business presentations to external clients, academic and government/industry audiences and to internal staff and management.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph. D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related fields with a focus on Computer Vision, Statistical Data Mining/Pattern Analysis of High-dimensional Data typically captured using multiple sensors in the form of Videos, Images, Audio, Sounds, Text, etc.

2. (Preferred) 3-5 years experience in creating and executing on projects funded by external agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL, and other R&D and operational agencies.

3. Proven track record of obtaining funding for projects and programs with the sole or most significant contribution from the individual.

4. Ability to provide technical leadership and project leadership in projects related to:

   • Multi-modal sensor data mining and pattern inferencing based on statistical and symbolic learning technologies,

   • Level 2 and Level 3 data fusion including event understanding, reasoning under uncertainty for threat assessment and intent prediction,

   • Cross-modality high-dimensional data association and pattern inferencing with modalities such as videos, imagery, text, speech, etc.

   • Real-time systems for large scale sensor data processing and understanding

   • Large scale data handling algorithms and applications

   • Applications areas such as Security & Surveillance, BioInformatics, Intelligence Data Mining Applications

5. Ability to take charge of projects and people, as well as skills to work as a part of a team to achieve common and bigger goals than can be achieved working in isolation.

6. Proven track record in key technical areas mentioned above with recognized capabilities amongst program managers in funding agencies, academia, and significant people in the key areas.

7. Given the nature of US Govt. business in this area, US Citizenship / Permanent Residency is required, and US Govt. Clearances are preferred.

Sarnoff Corporation is an equal opportunity employer--EOE/AA M/F/V/D

Please send resumes to galwine@sarnoff.com

Technical Manager
Vision & Learning Technologies
Sarnoff Corporation

Job Duties:

1. Head a group of researchers, developers and system builders in the area of Video and Multi-Sensor Security & Surveillance, specifically involving Computer Vision, Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence technologies.

2. Provide technical and project leadership in the area of Video and Multi-Sensor Security & Surveillance. Specifically for development of algorithms, software and systems for multi-camera tracking, object recognition, sensor control, event analysis and modeling, real-time software and systems, multi-sensor integration and situational awareness, and related technical areas.

3. Generate contracts in R&D / Advanced Technology Development business in Video and Multi-Sensor Security & Surveillance and related areas.

4. Actively develop programs with Program Managers / Clients in various government agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL and other R&D and operational agencies.

5. Write proposals, actively seek and obtain funding from various government and commercial agencies.

6. Maintain and enhance visibility at the individual, group and company level amongst worldwide academic, research and commercial institutions.

7. Give technical and business presentations to external clients, academic and government/industry audiences and to internal staff and management.

8. Work as an integrated team with other groups, Technical Managers, Business Development people across the organization for growth of technical and business areas.

9. Ability to establish a good rapport with people externally and internally for enhancement of Sarnoff's business, technical impact and corporate presence, and for running the internal operations smoothly.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph. D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related fields with a focus on Computer Vision, Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence.

2. 5-10 years experience in creating and executing on projects funded by external agencies such as DARPA, ONR, AFRL, and other R&D and operational agencies.

3. Proven track record of obtaining funding for projects and programs with the sole or most significant contribution from the individual.

4. Ability to provide technical leadership and project leadership in projects related to:

   • Video and Multi-Sensor Security & Surveillance.

   • Development of algorithms, software and systems for multi-camera tracking, object recognition, sensor control, event analysis and modeling, real-time software and systems, multi-sensor integration and situational awareness, and related technical areas.

   • Real-time systems for large scale sensor data processing and understanding.

   • Applications areas such as Security & Surveillance, Sensor Data Processing for Autonomous Systems.

5. Ability to take charge of projects and people, as well as skills to work as a part of a team to achieve common and bigger goals than can be achieved working in isolation.

6. Proven track record in key technical areas mentioned above with recognized capabilities amongst program managers in funding agencies, academia, and significant people in the key areas.

Due to US Government requirements for Government contractors, this position requires US citizenship or permanent resident status.

Please send resumes to galwine@sarnoff.com

Technical Manager
Sarnoff Corporation

Sarnoff Corporation produces innovations in electronic, video and vision technologies that generate successful new products and services for our government and commercial clients worldwide. Founded in 1942 as RCA Laboratories, Sarnoff makes continuous breakthroughs in ICs, lasers, imaging and sensing devices; biomedical diagnostics; digital TV and video for security, surveillance and entertainment; high-performance networking; and wireless communications. Sarnoff is a subsidiary of SRI International.

Job Duties:

Plays a leadership role in winning and leading the execution on research and development projects in computer vision and video surveillance. Develops technologies in smart surveillance systems. Be interested and have a personal mission in developing the world's best computer vision based systems.

Requirements:

PhD/ MS in Computer Science or Electrical Eng. with emphasis on Computer Vision/ Image Processing. Industry or University experience in the above fields. The individual filling this position must have a very strong background in image processing and vision. Textbook skills are insufficient; experience developing systems and novel algorithms and techniques is required. Proven track record in winning programs in computer vision and surveillance. Candidate should have experience and proven track record in winning research and development projects from US Govt. in above areas and in developing innovative new technology. Especially interested in candidates who have led the development of both new algorithms and systems. Prefer candidates who already have clearance or can obtain clearance.

Due to US Government requirements for Government contractors, this position requires US citizenship or permanent resident status.

EOE

Please send resumes to galwine@sarnoff.com

Member of Technical Staff
Visualization
Sarnoff Corporation

Sarnoff Corporation produces innovations in electronic, video and vision technologies that generate successful new products and services for our government and commercial clients worldwide. Founded in 1942 as RCA Laboratories, Sarnoff makes continuous breakthroughs in ICs, lasers, imaging and sensing devices; biomedical diagnostics; digital TV and video for security, surveillance and entertainment; high-performance networking; and wireless communications. Sarnoff is a subsidiary of SRI International.

Duties:

Develop algorithms and software for research and development projects in video exploitation, video surveillance, simulation and training etc. Develop technologies in smart surveillance systems. Be interested and have a personal mission in developing the world's best visualization and image processing based systems.

Requirements:

PhD/ MS in Computer Science or Electrical Eng. with emphasis on Computer Graphics/ Visualization/ Image Processing. Industry or University experience in the above fields. The individual filling this position must have a very strong background in computer graphics/ visualization and possibly also background in image processing and vision. Textbook skills are insufficient; experience developing systems and novel algorithms and techniques is required. Prefer candidates who already have clearance or can obtain clearance.

Due to US Government requirements for Government contractors, this position requires US citizenship or permanent resident status.

EOE

Please send resumes to galwine@sarnoff.com or visit www.sarnoff.com/careers

Member of Technical Staff
Image Processing
Sarnoff Corporation

Sarnoff Corporation produces innovations in electronic, video and vision technologies that generate successful new products and services for our government and commercial clients worldwide. Founded in 1942 as RCA Laboratories, Sarnoff makes continuous breakthroughs in ICs, lasers, imaging and sensing devices; biomedical diagnostics; digital TV and video for security, surveillance and entertainment; high-performance networking; and wireless communications. Sarnoff is a subsidiary of SRI International.

Job Duties:

Develop algorithms and software for research and development projects in computer vision and video surveillance. Develop technologies in smart surveillance systems. Be interested and have a personal mission in developing the world's best computer vision based systems.

Requirements:

PhD/ MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering. with emphasis on Computer Vision/ Image Processing. Industry or University experience in the above fields. The individual filling this position must have a very strong background in image processing and vision. Textbook skills are insufficient; experience developing systems and novel algorithms and techniques is required. Prefer candidates who already have clearance or can obtain clearance.

Due to US Government requirements for Government contractors, this position requires US citizenship or permanent resident status.

Please send resumes to galwine@sarnoff.com or visit www.sarnoff.com/careers

Principal Engineer, Image Understanding
Millivision Technologies

South Deerfield, MA USA

Millivision Technologies of South Deerfield, MA currently has an immediate full-time staff position available in image understanding and computer vision. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of MS with 5+ year's experience, or a PhD. Degree(s) can be in any of mathematics or applied mathematics, physics, EE or Computer Science, but with a primary emphasis on processing of real-world images. The candidate must have experience with computer vision, 2D/3D image processing, and software development, and in particular, expert knowledge of at least one of the following areas: modeling of the shape and motion of humans, tracking in the presence of noise, or neural networks as applied to noisy moving images. Experience with moving images and images in the presence of strong Gaussian and patterned noise is a plus. Strong programming skills in C++ and Matlab are required.

You will work in a small team of dedicated professional engineers as they develop cutting edge products for the security industry. Western Massachusetts is blessed with a low cost of living and a beautiful and culturally rich environment with several local educational institutions including the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume to Human Resources, HR@millivision.com. If very strong candidate resumes are received, we might arrange a meeting at CVPR for an interview.

Software Engineer
Pelco

You know Pelco as a leading manufacturer of Video Security Systems, but how can you contribute to the "behind the scenes" action? Well, there's about a million things you can do. But most importantly, you can help define the future of the security/surveillance video industry. At Pelco, you can work with some of the best people around, in a dynamic, challenging environment.

Qualifications

Pelco seeks a Software Engineer for our Systems Engineering Department. This position requires a thorough understanding of the state of the art methodologies and practices in video analytics. The position will involve the innovation and design of intelligent video surveillance algorithms. The candidate should have research capabilities and industrial experience in real-time embedded implementation in one or more of the following areas: video indexing, object tracking, face detection, 3D computer vision, machine learning, multi-sensor data fusion.

Skills Required

• Experience in video analytics algorithm development
• Experience in video indexing and video metadata management
• Experience in database programming
• Experience with the following programming languages; C, C++
• Experience in developing algorithms under Linux and windows
• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or at least 3 years of industrial experience with a master's degree.

With a career at Pelco you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary (Dependent on Experience)
• Full benefits including health, vision, dental, 401K, Profit Sharing and bonus opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Send resume to: Human Resources, Pelco, 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis, CA 93612 or email to hr@pelco.com EOE/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V

Computer Vision Scientist
ReallaeR, LLC

ReallaeR, LLC is currently seeking a Computer Vision Scientist for a full-time research and development position in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will contribute to efforts that build tracking systems for pervasive surveillance; train statistical models for human behavior recognition; and fuse video, infrared, and audio sensors for multi-modal pattern recognition. This position will allow the employee to engage with leaders across multiple government agencies, industry, and academia and to bring research algorithms to practical applications.

Requirements:
• Demonstrated experience with computer vision, signal processing, or pattern recognition algorithms
• Solid command of 3D modeling, tracking, or multi-modal fusion
• MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• US citizenship

Desired qualifications:
• Familiarity with biometrics or the facial action coding system (FACS)
• Development experience using the .NET framework

ReallaeR, LLC is a small business specializing in Systems Engineering and prototype solutions for pattern recognition, modeling, simulation, virtual environments, and augmented reality. As a small, growing company, we offer the opportunity to be an integral part of a creative team. ReallaeR offers excellent health and dental benefit plans, personal time off and holidays, 401K options, a competitive salary and other benefits. Please email your resume to Liz O'Ferrall at oferrall@reallaer.com for consideration or call (800) 816-1913 ext. 200 for further information. EOE

Core Vision Technology
Cognex

This group is seeking engineers to lead core vision technology development in industrial machine vision as well as those who have the basic skills and interest in working with a development team. Industrial machine vision technology is used for analyzing images (intensity, color, and Z-data) to detect objects, make measurements, inspect for defects, and to read encoded data. Technology development is constantly underway to expand areas of application, improve performance, discover new algorithms, and to make use of new hardware and processing power. Development is done in C and C++. Engineers in this group typically have experience with image analysis, machine vision, or signal processing.

Job Summary:

This position is a team member of the Core Vision and Applications group, responsible for designing and developing the most sophisticated Machine Vision software in the world. Our software is used to align, measure, recognize, and inspect all types of products from computer chips to chocolate chip cookies. Our systems are used in many different industries including consumer goods, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. Depending on experience level, opportunities exist for a team leadership role.

Essential Functions:

1. Imagine, design, develop, debug, and code C and C++ machine vision software.
2. Build efficient, real-time software and related libraries to run either on a PC or DSP.
3. Invent, implement and optimize new vision algorithms.
4. Requires interaction with internal or external customers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Strong software engineering skills, and experience in production coding.
2. Experience with signal processing and/or computer vision preferred especially with 3-dimensional imaging and/or data sets.
3. Industrial programming experience desirable.
4. Experience in applications of computer vision in manufacturing also of interest.
5. Creative, motivated and looking to work hard for an aggressive growth company

Minimum education and work experience required:

MS or PhD from a top engineering school in EE, CS or equivalent
3-5 years experience in relevant, high-tech, industrial jobs coding in C or C++

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Please apply online at www.cognex.com.

Senior Software Engineer
Cognex

Job Summary:

Member of a team responsible for developing products for extremely challenging machine vision applications. Specifically, this candidate will develop software to solve machine vision problems and produce next generation sensing and safety techniques for the automotive industry.

Essential Functions:

1. Member of a project team responsible for designing, developing, and testing hardware and software for automotive applications.
2. Investigate, invent and implement world class machine vision algorithms and optimize those algorithms to solve real-world problems. Final implementation will be in C/C++.
3. Develop tools, applications, demos, etc. to support deployment, development, and testing.
4. Employ a structured development process, including generation of functional specifications, task plans, and unit tests.
5. Interact with customers to understand their requirements and applications, and solve their problems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The qualified candidate would possess the following experience:
• M.S. or Ph.D. in machine vision or closely related field
• 3+ years experience in machine vision or closely related field
• 5+ years experience with C++
• Experience writing/optimizing machine vision algorithms in C/C++.
• Good verbal and written communication skills

The ideal candidate would possess the some or all of these additional skills:
• Experience with Machine Vision object tracking techniques.
• Experience with Machine Vision structure from motion techniques.
• Experience porting algorithms to DSPs.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Please apply online at www.cognex.com.

Senior QA Engineer
Cognex

Job Summary:

As a Senior QA engineer for Cognex Corporation's automotive vision group, you will work closely with other engineers to ensure delivery of high quality software and sensor products. Your responsibilities will include creating, executing and maintaining both manual and automated tests; developing test plans; evaluating test results; using tracking database to ensure traceability and resolution of issues found during testing and by field reports; and working with senior management to help establish automotive quality processes and meet automotive quality standards.

Essential Functions:

• Create test plans and test schedules based on software or sensor release content.
• Develop, execute and maintain automated tests and evaluate test results.
• Perform ongoing, non-automated testing.
• Work with senior management to help establish and maintain automotive quality processes and meet automotive quality standards.
• Coordinate the process for product issue identification and resolution. Interface with customers to perform failure analysis during product evaluation and product deployment. Respond to software bug reports from customers. Help the internal development team reproduce and resolve issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BS is required in a technical field such as CS, CE or EE.
• 4 or more years Programming in C & C++.
• 3-5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance.
• Experienced with automated testing tools.
• Experienced with source code control systems, such as Clearcase or SVN.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Previous experience with Automotive SPICE, CMMI, or other automotive quality process is a strong plus.
• Previous experience with machine vision or other imaging / camera products is a strong plus.
• Leadership/team supervision skills are a strong plus.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Please apply online at www.cognex.com.

Computer Vision Lead Scientist
Feeling Software

Feeling Software is a firm specialized in 3D graphics, real-time physics and gaming technologies, computer vision and high-performance software development. Our clients include Sony Computer Entertainment, Epic Games, Google, Adobe and dozens of market leaders in fields as diverse as video games, aircraft simulators and computer-assisted manufacturing.

We are seeking a highly talented and brilliant individual to lead our research department, focusing on a robust and affordable 3D reconstruction tool for the entertainment and CAD industries. In addition to breaking new grounds in vision research, you will be rewarded with very generous stock option grants and a competitive salary. A team of seasoned 3D graphics engineers will be at your disposal to implement low-level routines, optimize the performance of your algorithms and integrate them in game engines and 3D applications.

We are looking for:
• PhD or similar experience in computer vision
• Ability to innovate and robustly solve real-world computer vision problems
• Advanced C++ skills (optional)

The positions are in Montreal, Canada. Relocation assistance and telecommuting are both possible. To apply please email info@feelingsoftware.com.

Computer Vision Scientist
InterSense, Bedford MA

As part of a small and innovative advanced technology group focused on Augmented Reality and vision-aided inertial navigation, you will conceive and develop solutions to challenging vision-based pose-tracking and geometric modeling problems in a wide variety of industries and environments, and you will help test and refine the techniques in demanding real-world customer applications.

Position Description

A successful candidate will help us grow our market leadership and intellectual property position in vision-aided inertial navigation. The job requirements include:
• M.S. or PhD. in Computer Science or related field.
• Track record of innovation in the computer vision field with emphasis on photogrammetry, structure-from-motion, bundle adjustment, image-based-modeling, vision-based navigation/tracking, feature detectors, camera calibration and/or pose recovery algorithms.
• Excellent C and C++ programming skills.
• Knowledge of state-of-the art software tools (such as available image processing and computer vision libraries) and vision hardware (cameras, lenses, processors, computing platforms, etc), and the ability to continually seek out information and educate co-workers about the latest developments.

Pluses

• Specific past experience in optical motion tracking, motion capture, or metrology.
• Experience developing and/or evaluating 3D reconstruction and Bundle Adjustment algorithms.
• Experience with a variety of state-of-the-art feature detectors and corner detectors and skill selecting the most appropriate algorithms for specific natural-feature tracking applications.
• Insight into modeling and calibrating cameras to achieve high accuracy.
• Interest or experience with computer graphics, virtual reality, augmented reality, wearable computing, etc.

InterSense will reward the successful candidate an outstanding salary, equity and benefits program. This position reports to the CTO.
Additional Information
Salary: Competitive
Position Type: Full Time, Employee
Position location: Bedford, MA USA
To apply for a position, forward a cover letter & resume to: jobs@intersense.com.

Research Scientist
Siemens Corporate Research, Princeton

The Integrated Data Systems Department of Siemens Corporate Research, Princeton, NJ, has immediate openings for Research Scientists in the areas of computer vision and medical imaging, statistical analysis and estimation, 3D/4D segmentation, tracking and information fusion, pattern recognition, graphical models, and applied machine learning.

In this position you will be conducting leading-edge research and prototyping for medical and industrial applications.

We will only consider candidates holding a Ph.D. in CS, EE or related fields with a strong, proven record in problem solving and research (leading journal and conference publications).

Candidates should have C/C++ proficiency on MS Windows platform. Candidates need to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently on problems, be an effective team player and be willing to accept challenges and responsibility.

Siemens Corporate Research (SCR) is one of the world's premier research labs for computer vision, medical imaging, and applied machine learning. SCR is located in Princeton, USA, and provides a stimulating environment for highly talented and self-motivated researchers. SCR excels in transferring academic research into innovative products, and works in close collaboration with clinical partners. The lab has more than 250 researchers and over 200 students involved in hundreds of University, Clinical and Government collaborations. SCR is part of Siemens Corporate Technology, a division comprising 2500+ research scientists in Princeton, Berkeley, Erlangen, Munich, Berlin, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangalore, St. Petersburg and Moscow.

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

Please forward your resume to
Shaohua.Zhou@siemens.com
Dorin.Comaniciu@siemens.com

Scientist - Image Analysis
Vital Images, Inc.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Vital Images, Inc. is advancing medicine by bringing advanced visualization and data analysis to everyday medical practice. Vitrea® 2, our flagship software, rapidly creates accurate, interactive 2D, 3D and 4D images from 2D information generated by computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR) and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners and provides advanced analysis tools. ViTALConnect™, our Web-enabled medical diagnostic tool, allows physicians anywhere, anytime access to interactive 2D, 3D and 4D advanced visualization and analysis.

We have strong expertise in human-centered design and an acclaimed record of building advanced, yet easy to use applications. We are experts in advanced image analysis, large data handling and performance optimization. We have a dynamic engineering team and we value fun, teamwork and innovation.

Basic purpose and objective:

We are looking for a scientist to join our world-class image analysis team of scientists and algorithm developers. Your role will be to apply pattern recognition and machine learning techniques to a wide variety of interesting problems in medical imaging. The algorithms you develop will be a distinguishing part of one of the most advanced medical image analysis software products in the industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Your duties will be to develop, implement, and test different solutions to a large set of problems in understanding medical volumetric image data. The problems can range from identifying certain parts of organs to detection of abnormalities to building higher level models of the data. You will be expected to provide a great deal of help in ideas and implementation to other members of the team. You will be expected to be able to break down the solution into smaller manageable tasks with a quick implementation and verification time. You will also be expected to work with software engineers to integrate the algorithms into the final product.

Requirements and skills:

• Strong C++ programming skills; good understanding of data structures and complexity; strong debugging and optimization skills. Strong experience in Matlab programming (vectorized code, experience in image and stat toolboxes, etc.) is a plus.

• Demonstrable knowledge and a 5+ years of experience in pattern recognition and machine learning techniques.

• A high level of creativity in coming up with different approaches in solving problems.

• A strong tendency to exhaust all possibilities of exploring ways to adapt, modify, and tailor an approach before discounting it.

• A very good sense of how an algorithm should be tested and an understanding of the importance of analysis as to why certain things fail. A strong desire to "wanting to get to the root of the problem cause".

• Very quick in producing code for verification and proof-of-concept experiments using Matlab and C++.

• A very solid background in probability and statistics and in linear algebra.

• A deep understanding of and experience in using most of the following concepts within the context of machine learning:

  • Linear discriminant analysis

  • Support vector machines

  • Expectation maximization

  • Bayesian networks

  • Nonlinear dimensionality reduction

  • Markov random fields

  • Generative models

  • Spectral clustering

• Excellent communication skills and desire to help others.

Education - MS in CS or related field and 5+ years of experience in research in relevant topics. PhD in CS preferred.

Apply:

By visititing our company website or by accessing this link.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V

Computer Vision Scientist
SANYO North America, San Jose CA

Job Summary:

Under minimal direction, is responsible for conducting research activities that will benefit SANYO Electric Japan, to initiate a computer vision research group. The research topics would include the following items:

1. Automotive applications such as vision-based safety systems.

2. Digital Still Camera applications

3. Projector-Camera Systems

The output of this research group will be evaluated by the number of filed core patents in US and published academic research papers. The time range of the research topics would be three to five years to be commercialized. The compensation is very competitive against our competitors.

Requirement:
PhD from a top school in Computer Science or Electrical Eng. with strong background and understanding in Computer Vision.

Company description:
SANYO Technology Center USA has been an extended arm of the SANYO Electric Group for about ten years to gather latest information of cutting-edge technologies in US and establish collaborative relationships with US companies or university labs for commercializing the technologies to real businesses. The Center is going to launch research activities by hiring talented researchers.

The SANYO Group of companies is an international organization, comprising 83 manufacturing companies, 37 sales companies, and 38 other companies in the world. The representative products include rechargeable batteries, digital still cameras, cell phone handsets, data projectors, semiconductors, electronic components and home appliances.

Contact Information:
Naoki Chiba, PhD/MBA General Manager
Email: nchiba@stec.sanyo.com

Senior Computer Vision Scientist
RIYA Inc.

You are a Scientist, Researcher, Explorer, and Innovator. You really want to see your research in computer vision area productized and used by millions and millions of consumers on billions and billions of digital photos. You know how to prioritize different areas of research and focus on getting maximum results in the shortest amount of time. While you have very strong analytical and research skills, you are really proud of your intuition and experience in computer vision field. If this is you, then please continue reading.

Job Responsibilities

• Conceive, plan, and implement major research and development activities.
• Conduct research in computer vision area related to image similarity, segmentation, face detection and recognition.
• Work closely with the other research group members as a thought partner to focus research and development efforts associated with the interrelated group of technologies and strengthen the in-house activities of the team.
• Work closely with the engineering team in deploying scaleable computer vision solutions.
• Juggle several projects at once in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment.

Qualifications

• Internationally recognized authority in computer vision science and technology
• 5+ years experience in research and development within the broad area of computer vision as applied to areas such as: image similarity, face detection, object detection, object classification, segmentation, face recognition and generic image processing.
• Expertise in statistical classification techniques with application to computer vision.
• Proficiency in programming in C/C++ and Matlab.
• Familiarity with computational linguistics, information retrieval, data mining, and statistics is a plus.

The Company

We are an elite team of computer vision researchers under a single roof. We are:
• Heavily funded visual search startup located in San Mateo, California in the heart of Silicon Valley.
• Founded by 3 successful entrepreneurs who collectively have 40+ years of industry experience, and all of which are graduates of Stanford University
• Innovative computer vision technology is a big, bold idea that will change the way consumers surf and search digital photos on the web.
• The company has launched two web sites that demonstrate the technology: Like.com, which is a shopping similarity guideline for consumers, and Riya.com which employs face recognition technologies with application to consumer photos.
• The company is generating revenues at the moment.
• What you will find are fun, friendly colleagues, an incredibly supportive environment that values life as much as it does work, and the opportunity to test the limits of your intellectual abilities. We value talent and intelligence, group spirit and diversity, creativity and idealism.

If you are interested, please Contact:
Burak Gokturk, Cofounder and CTO. burak@riya.com

Email for All Inquiries: cvpr07 at cs.cmu.edu