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Senior Software Architect

Clifton Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026

About the role

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

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. Besi