Software Engineer

Summary

Kitware is a research and development software solutions provider dedicated to advancing science and making a positive impact. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their Software and Data Solutions team, where the role involves developing and supporting build tools and infrastructure for large-scale C++/Python product life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a broad range of build tools and infrastructure for large-scale C++/Python product life cycles

Skills

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Free coffee, drinks, and snacks