Research Engineer

We’re hiring: Research Engineer in Computer Vision / Computer Graphics

At KeenTools, we build cutting-edge technology where computer vision meets 3D graphics. Our solutions power 3D reconstruction from photos, 3D object tracking from video, and pipelines for creating photorealistic digital humans and avatars.

Our tools are used worldwide in film, game development, healthtech and many related industries as plugins for Foundry Nuke, Blender, After Effects, and via API. We truly care about delivering top-notch quality and making our tools easy to use, and are proud that thousands of artists rely on us every day. Trusted by both top companies and indie creators, it’s fair to say our tools actually save production time and costs.

Role overview

We’re looking for a Research Engineer who will help us develop and refine models and algorithms for creating next-generation photorealistic digital avatars. You’ll explore the latest techniques, work with large 2D/3D datasets, and turn promising research ideas into solid, production-ready solutions.

Project details: keentools.io/api

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on research experience in computer vision, computer graphics, or related fields

• Strong grasp of linear algebra, geometry, and optimisation

• Confident Python skills and experience with modern ML frameworks

• Ability to analyse papers and quickly build experimental prototypes

• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to solve weird, interesting problems

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with various 3D representations (NeRF, 3D Gaussian Splatting)

• Solid C++ skills

• Publications at top-tier conferences (CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, NeurIPS, SIGGRAPH, etc.)

What we offer

• Fully remote work

• Full-time position with a flexible schedule, short daily standups, and weekly planning

• Small, product-focused team where everyone contributes to decisions

• Competitive compensation based on interview results

If this hits you, feel free to reach out with your CV and a brief cover letter!