Software Engineer
Team Description:
Kitware is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Software and Data Solutions team. This position offers an opportunity to help Kitware’s customers build meaningful software that will stand the test of time. Through this position, you will work alongside our talented software developers, algorithm experts, external collaborators, and customers.
About the Projects:
We are looking for talented individuals who will support the software application needs of our customers and internal teams.
In This Position You Will:
- Develop and support a broad range of build tools and infrastructure for large-scale C++/Python product life cycles
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience in the Linux command line interface (CLI) environment
Experience supporting CMake-based Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) systems
Proficiency in developing Python and C++ code and applications
Ability to thrive in an agile work environment with minimal supervision
Ability to develop software for Unix, Linux, MacOS, and/or Windows operating systems
Strong communication skills
Due to contractual requirements, this position requires U.S. citizenship
Full-time on-site work at Kitware’s office in Clifton Park, NY
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with one or more AI code-assistant tools (e.g., Github Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code)
Familiarity with one or more Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platforms (e.g., Jenkins, Github Actions, Azure DevOps)
Experience using Github or Gitlab for code reviews, documentation, and release management
Interest and experience in open source software development
$75,000 - $95,000 a year
Company Description:
Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider with a mission to advance science, make a positive impact, and share our results all within a collaborative, employee-focused work environment that is friendly, fair, and flexible. Our work is improving healthcare outcomes, increasing national security, and advancing our national computing infrastructure. Our customers and collaborators include top universities from around the world, government organizations, national research labs, medical device manufacturers, car manufacturers, financial institutions, and many others.
Kitware is proud to be 100% employee-owned, and Great Place to Work-Certified™.
Additional Information:
Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility. Besides a great work environment, our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive compensation plan, tuition reimbursement program, flexible working hours, six weeks paid time off, 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, bonus plan, and free coffee, drinks, and snacks.
For more information on our benefit offerings please visit: https://www.kitware.com/careers/.