Senior Software Architect

Kitware; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks PTO

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Bonus plan

Job summary

Kitware is seeking a Software Engineer to design scalable software frameworks for cutting-edge computer vision research. You will contribute to open-source projects and collaborate with customers across embedded, desktop, and cloud environments.

The role emphasizes leadership in code reviews, integration of third‑party libraries, and advancing topics in vision, ML, and AI while supporting distributed processing and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with 5+ years of experience or Master's with 3+ years.
• Significant C++ experience.
• Python experience.
• Experience integrating 3rd party libraries.
• Experience with distributed processing/computing.
• Experience designing and implementing complex software systems.
• Leadership experience reviewing and overseeing code development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement large-scale software frameworks for research algorithms across embedded, desktop, cloud.
• Lead in maintaining high-quality open source software on GitHub/GitLab.
• Learn and apply emerging topics in computer vision, ML, and AI.

Skills

C++ experience

Python

Distributed processing

Software architecture

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in CS or related

MS in CS or related (optional)

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

CMake

Job description

Team Description:

Kitware's computer vision team is a leader in the creation of cutting‑edge algorithms and software for automated image and video analysis. Our solutions embrace deep learning and add measurable value to government agencies, commercial organizations, and academic institutions worldwide. We understand the difficulties in extracting, interpreting, and utilizing information across images, video, metadata, and text, and we recognize the need for robust, affordable solutions. We seek to advance the fields of computer vision and deep learning through research and development and through collaborative projects that build on our open source software platforms, such as VIAME and Telesculptor.

About the Projects:

By joining our team, you will be contributing your software development expertise in the areas of computer vision and/or machine learning to develop robust solutions for real‑world problems. Our projects focus on areas such as 3D reconstruction, object detection, image manipulation detection, and motion pattern learning and anomaly detection. Kitware's employees have unique opportunities to interact and collaborate directly with customers, visit interesting customer sites, and participate in live field tests and demonstrations. Research and Development Engineers at Kitware also have the opportunity to publish and maintain open source software packages.

In This Position You Will:

• Design and implement large‑scale software frameworks that enable cutting‑edge research algorithms to run optimally across diverse environments, from embedded systems and mobile platforms to desktop applications to cloud infrastructure
• Take a leadership role in working with the community to maintain quality open source software on platforms such as GitHub and GitLab
• Have opportunities to learn more about emerging topics in computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a minimum of 5 years of experience and/or a Master's degree in Computer Science or a relevant subject matter and 3 years of experience
• Significant C++ experience
• Python experience
• Experience integrating 3rd party libraries
• Experience with distributed processing/computing
• Experience designing and implementing complex software systems
• Experience optimizing code
• Leadership experience reviewing and overseeing others' code development
• Some experience in other programming languages, especially Python
• Due to contractual requirements, only U.S. citizens will be considered for this position
• If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating other languages as necessary
• Experience with GPU‑based development
• Knowledge of Computer Vision applications
• Knowledge of software development processes/environments including CMake/CDash, MS Visual Studio, GCC, make, and/or Xcode
• Ability to develop software for Unix, Linux, MacOS and/or Windows operating systems to large open‑source projects and communities
• Experience with AI tools, frameworks, and techniques

$140,000 - $190,000 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/.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] at any time during the hiring process.