Software Engineer

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Clifton Park, NY, USA
In-Office
85K-125K Annually
Entry level
Software
The Role
Develop robust C++ and Python software that translates computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence research into real-world applications. Collaborate with researchers and engineers, build for Linux, macOS, and Windows, contribute to open-source platforms, and potentially work directly with customers during field tests and demonstrations. Projects may involve 3D reconstruction, object detection, image manipulation detection, motion pattern learning, and anomaly detection.
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Build software that solves challenging, real-world problems.

At Kitware, you'll work alongside researchers and engineers to turn cutting-edge computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence research into robust software solutions.

Your work won't be limited to theoretical problems or prototypes. Depending on the project, you could contribute to technologies involving 3D reconstruction, object detection, image manipulation detection, motion pattern learning, and anomaly detection. You'll have opportunities to work directly with customers, participate in live field tests and demonstrations, contribute to open source software, and see how the software you build performs in real-world environments.

If you're a strong C++ and Python developer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems and collaborating with people across disciplines, this role offers an opportunity to put those skills to work on projects with meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

    In this position, you'll:

  • Develop robust software solutions using C++ and Python.

  • Collaborate with researchers and engineers on projects involving computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

  • Help translate research, algorithms, and prototypes into reliable software for real-world applications.

  • Contribute to projects in areas such as 3D reconstruction, object detection, image manipulation detection, motion pattern learning, and anomaly detection.

  • Develop software for Linux, macOS, and/or Windows environments.

  • Depending on your projects, interact directly with customers, visit customer sites, and participate in live field tests and demonstrations.

  • Have opportunities to contribute to and maintain open source software, including platforms such as VIAME and TeleSculptor.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with relevant project experience outside of an academic setting and/or a master's degree in Computer Science or a relevant subject area.

  • Strong programming skills with experience using both C++ and Python.

  • Knowledge of software development processes and environments, including tools such as Visual Studio, gcc, clang, make, CMake, or CDash.

  • Ability to develop software for Linux, macOS, and/or Windows operating systems.

  • Due to contractual requirements, only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position.

  • If not already cleared, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience using GitHub or GitLab for code reviews, documentation, and release management.

  • Ability to learn core Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies such as EC2, EBS volumes, S3, and CloudWatch.

  • Ability to learn DevOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Vagrant, and Packer.

  • Interest and experience in open source software development.

  • An active government security clearance of TS or higher.

Why Kitware?

Kitware is a research and development software company working to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results. Our work contributes to areas including healthcare, national security, and advanced computing, and our customers and collaborators include government organizations, national laboratories, leading universities, medical device manufacturers, technology companies, and other organizations around the world.

We're also 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Eligible employees have the opportunity to share in the value they help create, giving our people a meaningful stake in Kitware's long-term success.

Our employees enjoy a collaborative work environment with flexibility in their assignments, significant independence, and the opportunity to take ownership of their work.

Benefits Include:
  • Six weeks of paid time off

  • Flexible working hours

  • Competitive compensation

  • Employee bonus plan

  • 401(k)

  • Health and life insurance

  • Short- and long-term disability insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Free coffee, drinks, and snacks

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.kitware.com/careers/. 

Living & Working in New York's Capital Region

The Software Engineer is offered at Kitware's Clifton Park, NY headquarters, putting you in the heart of New York's Capital Region.

This area offers the conveniences and culture of city living with a distinctly small-town feel. From Broadway shows and outdoor concerts to a strong local dining scene, there’s plenty to do without the pace of a larger metropolitan area.

What really sets the region apart is its access to the outdoors. With an abundance of parks, lakes, nature preserves, and trails, outdoor recreation is part of life year-round - from hiking and boating in the warmer months to skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.

Kitware's Clifton Park headquarters includes collaborative gathering spaces, an oversized kitchen stocked with beverages and snacks, and an expansive outdoor patio.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

If you need assistance with applying or interviewing for a role due to a disability or special need, please reach out directly to our HR team at [email protected] at any time during the hiring process.

Any unsolicited resume sent to Kitware, including to Kitware's mailing addresses, fax machines or email addresses, whether directly to Kitware employees or to Kitware's applicant tracking system, will be considered Kitware property.  Kitware will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume, and will consider any candidate submitted by a recruitment agency without a fully executed contract with Kitware to have been referred free of any charges or fees.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with relevant non-academic project experience, and/or a master’s degree in Computer Science or a related subject
  • Strong programming skills in both C++ and Python
  • Knowledge of software development processes and tools such as Visual Studio, gcc, clang, make, CMake, or CDash
  • Ability to develop software for Linux, macOS, and/or Windows
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance if not already cleared
  • Experience with GitHub or GitLab for code reviews, documentation, and release management
  • Ability to learn AWS technologies including EC2, EBS volumes, S3, and CloudWatch
  • Ability to learn DevOps tools including Ansible, Terraform, Chef, Puppet, Vagrant, and Packer
  • Interest and experience in open-source software development
  • Active government security clearance of TS or higher
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The Company
HQ: Clifton Park, NY
168 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

We are a small company that has a big impact on the world. We are global leaders in artificial intelligence and scientific research and development solutions. We advance science and technology to empower global innovation and solve the world’s challenges. We do this by developing innovative open source software platforms and integrating them into research, processes, and products. CMake, ParaView, the Visualization Toolkit (VTK), and the Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit (ITK) are among the platforms that complement our expertise in computer vision, data and analytics, scientific computing, medical computing, and software process management. From meaningful work, to flexible hours, to collaboration, to a hardware budget, to tech lunches, to a clothing stipend, to family outings, there are many reasons to join us and make an impact.

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