Technical Leader for Insight Generation through Data Analysis

Updated on 5/16/2023

Locations

Remote in USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Data Analysis

Data Science

Data Structures & Algorithms

C/C++/C#

Git

Python

Requirements

Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or a related field that has an emphasis on scientific or engineering data analysis research application
Proven track record of identifying funding sources, leading successful proposals and SOWs, and securing government and/or commercial contracts
Concrete experience implementing scientific or engineering data analysis solutions for energy, chemistry, materials, or equivalent area
Demonstrated publication history in one of the areas above
Proven project management and leadership track record through proposal ideation, design, development, and release
Excellent communication and writing skills

Responsibilities

Grow a new research initiative at Kitware
Develop and write proposals to government funding agencies such as DOE, DOD, and NSF
Lead computer scientists, engineers, and developers in data analysis applications
Initiate, build, and maintain business and research relationships with commercial customers and external academic, industry, and government research collaborators
Interface with commercial customers, prospects, and research partners

Desired Qualifications

Expertise in data science (statistics, scientific computing programming in Python or C++ with an associated understanding of numerical methods and data structures, machine learning, and data visualization) applied to a scientific or engineering domain such as energy, chemistry, materials, or equivalent area
Knowledge of software development methodologies and code versioning tools, such as Git, continuous integration, and software testing

Kitware is hiring!

We are looking for a thought leader in insight generation through data analysis. In this position, you will develop innovative approaches to solve real-world science and engineering challenges by leveraging open source software solutions for the following activities:

- Producing clearer understanding of large volumes of data and information,

- Illuminating relevant patterns and relationships, highlighting important features and trends, or even providing whole new insights,

- Identifying errors hidden in data acquisition, creation, transformation, and modeling,

- Enabling the sharing of large data sets to collaborators and partners, and

- Communicating results in a way that makes data more valuable and engaging.

The ideal candidate will be motivated to pursue their research interests through DOE, DoD, and other federal and commercial funding opportunities.

In This Position You Will:

Grow a new research initiative at Kitware.
Develop and write proposals to government funding agencies such as DOE, DOD, and NSF.
Lead computer scientists, engineers, and developers in data analysis applications.
Initiate, build, and maintain business and research relationships with commercial customers and external academic, industry, and government research collaborators.
Interface with commercial customers, prospects, and research partners.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or a related field that has an emphasis on scientific or engineering data analysis research application.
Proven track record of identifying funding sources, leading successful proposals and SOWs, and securing government and/or commercial contracts.
Concrete experience implementing scientific or engineering data analysis solutions for energy, chemistry, materials, or equivalent area.
Demonstrated publication history in one of the areas above.
Proven project management and leadership track record through proposal ideation, design, development, and release.
Excellent communication and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in data science (statistics, scientific computing programming in Python or C++ with an associated understanding of numerical methods and data structures, machine learning, and data visualization) applied to a scientific or engineering domain such as energy, chemistry, materials, or equivalent area.
Knowledge of software development methodologies and code versioning tools, such as Git, continuous integration, and software testing.

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.

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.

To be in compliance with the requirements for federal government contractors, all Kitware new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their start date. Kitware will consider exceptions for religious and medical reasons, where appropriate. “Fully vaccinated” means you must have both doses of a 2-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the second dose, or have received 1 dose of a 1-dose vaccine and two weeks have elapsed since the dose. Proof of your vaccination status in the form of a copy of a CDC vaccine card, or notice of approval of a religious or medical exemption by Kitware human resources, must be submitted prior to your start date.

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 [email protected] at any time during the hiring process.

51-200 employees

Website

Software company for open source software solutions

Company Overview

Kitware's mission is to advance science & technology, empower global innovation and address the world’s challenges. The company specializes in the R&D of open-source software in the fields of computer vision, medical imaging, visualization, and technical software development.

Benefits

100% Employee Owned
Flexible Schedules
Generous PTO
comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability and ADHD Insurance
401k
Immigration and Visa Processing
Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Computer Hardware Allowance

Company Core Values

Culture: Promote an inclusive and energized environment that emphasizes integrity and teamwork.
Growth: Work passionately and creatively to grow personally, professionally, and together as a company.
Collaboration: Drive sustainable innovation through collaborative relationships with customers and open source communities.
Open Science: Champion algorithms and open source software platforms to accelerate the pace of reproducible research and product development.
Impact: Advance scientific understanding for the betterment of humankind.