Software Engineer at Kitware | Clifton Park, NY

Team Overview:The Open Source Software Technology Program (OSTP) at Kitware is on the lookout for enthusiastic and driven recent graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. This unique opportunity allows participants to engage in groundbreaking open-source projects while pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science. The OSTP spans three years, during which participants will immerse themselves in various projects, gain a deep understanding of open-source methodologies, and cultivate essential technical leadership skills. Project Details:This program provides a platform for bachelor’s degree holders to acquire invaluable hands-on experience in open-source software development while receiving a competitive salary. OSTP participants will work on innovative software solutions that have a global influence in domains such as computer vision, scientific computing, data analytics, and medical computing. Participants are expected to work 32 hours each week at our Clifton Park, NY office during academic semesters and approximately 40 hours per week on-site during the summer months. Kitware offers extensive support with 100% reimbursement of educational expenses related to the Master’s program, including tuition, books, equipment, and fees, subject to our tuition reimbursement payback policies. Please note that this position is exclusively available at our Clifton Park, NY office. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Join Our Innovative Team:Kitware is on the lookout for a passionate Software Developer with expertise in CMake to join our dynamic Software Solutions team. At Kitware, we are at the forefront of scientific computing, contributing to groundbreaking projects in areas such as computer vision, scientific visualization, high-performance computing, medical imaging, and data analytics. This role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate with our skilled software developers, algorithm specialists, external partners, and customers to create impactful software solutions that endure the test of time. Project Scope:We are seeking talented individuals to help us meet the software application demands of our clients and internal teams. The projects you could work on include, but are not limited to:- Integrating Kitware’s open source software into commercial applications.- Enhancing our open source toolkits to fulfill specific customer requirements.- Proposing innovative solutions for pragmatic applications.- Providing expert guidance in software development to our customers.

Join our team as a Technical Support Specialist at Kitware. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with the Systems Administration team to ensure the seamless operation of essential infrastructure that supports Kitware's innovative research and development initiatives across a variety of projects. Your contributions will be crucial in empowering our engineers and support staff to achieve their goals effectively.

Team Overview:Kitware is at the forefront of computer vision innovation, specializing in advanced algorithms and software designed for automated image and video analysis. Our pioneering solutions harness deep learning technologies, delivering tangible benefits to government entities, commercial enterprises, and academic institutions globally. We are committed to overcoming challenges in the extraction, interpretation, and application of information from images, videos, metadata, and text, while providing effective and cost-efficient solutions. Our mission is to propel the fields of computer vision and deep learning through dedicated research and development, alongside collaborative projects that enhance our open-source platforms, including VIAME and Telesculptor.Project Insights:The synergy between NLP and computer vision is increasingly essential, leveraging common computational methodologies and an expanding array of text-image/video benchmarks. The exploration of multi-modal environments, such as social media and news narratives, is becoming crucial for applications in disinformation detection, attribution, and characterization. Our projects at Kitware necessitate the ability to comprehend written directives, particularly those involving natural language guidelines.At Kitware, our team members are afforded unique opportunities to engage directly with clients, explore fascinating customer locations, and partake in live field testing and demonstrations. Much of our work involves applying leading-edge artificial intelligence techniques to solve dynamic, real-world challenges. You will have the chance to apply your expertise to projects that enhance national security, making impactful contributions to safeguard our nation daily. Research and Development Engineers at Kitware also receive academic-like benefits, including support for the publication of innovative work.We collaborate with esteemed government R&D organizations such as DARPA, IARPA, AFRL, NVESD, NOAA, ONR, various branches of the U.S. military, and numerous members of the Intelligence Community on a diverse range of initiatives including prime contracts, SBIRs, and STTRs. Additionally, we offer commercial services to a wide spectrum of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Kitware utilizes an open-source business model to nurture expansive, collaborative communities and deliver flexible, high-caliber technical solutions. If you're familiar with CMake, ITK, or VTK, you’ve experienced our influence and the positive outcomes we foster within the communities we serve.

Team Overview: Kitware is at the forefront of advanced research and algorithm development in artificial intelligence (AI), encompassing areas such as computer vision (CV), natural language processing (NLP), vision-language models (VLMs), and various generative AI technologies. Our innovative AI solutions deliver significant value to government agencies, commercial entities, and academic institutions globally. We pride ourselves on our ability to extract actionable insights from diverse data sources, including images, video, metadata, audio, and text. Our goal is to drive advancements in AI, CV, and related fields through collaborative research, development, and contributions to our open-source software platforms, including XAITK, NRTK, and GeoWATCH.Project Highlights: At Kitware, our team members engage in unique opportunities to collaborate directly with clients, visit exciting project sites, and participate in live demonstrations and field tests. Our work often involves deploying cutting-edge AI methodologies to address complex, real-world challenges. We view our government contracts as a means to give back to the community, partnering with esteemed R&D agencies such as DARPA, IARPA, and NOAA, among others. Furthermore, we offer commercial services to a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our open-source business model promotes collaborative communities and facilitates the delivery of high-quality, flexible technical solutions.