Chief Research Officer (CRO) – 3D Reconstruction Start-Up

Location: Hybrid (London) | £180-200k base + equity

Are you a visionary leader in 3D reconstruction with a track record of pioneering research? Join our cutting-edge start-up revolutionizing 3D modeling through 3D Gaussian Splatting and Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs).

About Us:

We are an ambitious start-up dedicated to building a state-of-the-art platform that transforms how 3D environments are captured, rendered, and experienced. Our mission is to push the boundaries of 3D reconstruction and visualization, unlocking new possibilities across industries like gaming, AR/VR, film, and digital twins.

The Role:

As our Chief Research Officer, you'll lead our research strategy, driving innovation in 3D Gaussian Splatting, NeRF technologies, and beyond. You'll shape our product's technological vision, guide R&D teams, and translate cutting-edge research into real-world solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the company’s research roadmap in 3D reconstruction technologies.
• Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing research and development teams.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate research breakthroughs into the platform.
• Represent the company in academic and industry circles, fostering partnerships and thought leadership.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in computer vision, graphics, and machine learning to maintain a competitive edge.

About You:

• PhD or equivalent experience in Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, or related fields.
• Proven contributions to 3D reconstruction, with published work in top-tier journals or conferences (CVPR, SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, etc.).
• Deep expertise in 3D Gaussian Splatting, Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs), and related technologies.
• Experience leading R&D teams and translating research into scalable products.
• Strong network within the academic and industry research community.

Why Join Us?

• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of 3D technology.
• Work with a passionate and innovative team.
• Competitive salary, equity options, and leadership in a high-growth environment.