Research Scientist - 3D Computer Vision & Augmented Reality

Description

The Visual Computing team in Bosch Research and Technology Center (Palo Alto office) is seeking an enthusiastic and creative expert with a strong desire to drive technology development in this domain towards viable solutions to growing market needs. Our Visual Computing group is responsible for shaping the future user experience of Bosch products by developing cutting-edge technologies in the fields of computer graphics, computer vision, augmented/mixed reality, scientific visualization, visual analytics, and HCI. We focus on solutions to hard challenges in using visual and other modes of communication for natural user interaction. We work with internal partners at various Bosch business units to transfer our ideas and solutions into future products. We also actively collaborate with leading groups in academia and industry to promote research ideas and publish research findings in internationally renowned conferences and journals.

Tasks

Lead and conduct advanced research and engineering on visual computing technologies and systems, including 3D computer vision, augmented/mixed reality, wearable computing, and vision graphics (e.g., image/video-based 3D modeling and rendering) particularly those related to Bosch business.

Together with an international team of experts, drive the design and implementation of innovative solutions that improve the user experience of next generation Bosch products such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), security systems, smart home and building solutions, internet of things, robotics and autonomous systems, and industry 4.0 applications.

Requirements

Hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of 3D computer vision and augmented reality technologies, including 2D/3D tracking (e.g., PTAM), camera calibration, 3D reconstruction, image/video-based rendering and modeling.

Excellent C/C++ programming skills, proficient with scripting languages (e.g., Perl, Python) and visual computing related libraries (e.g., OpenCV, OpenGL, ARToolkit).

3+ years of development and prototyping experience in large, high-quality software systems, especially real-time computer vision and graphics systems.

· Passion for quality products, software development principles and best practices.

Demonstrated success in real-time 3D computer vision and augmented reality system or product development desired.

Excellent publication record in leading visual computing venues (e.g., ICCV, CVPR, ISMAR, VR, SIGGRAPH) desired.

Experience in mobile and web-based platform development a plus.

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