Full-Time

Software Developer for Medical Image Analysis and Visualization

Posted on 8/28/2024

Kitware

Kitware

51-200 employees

Develops open-source software for scientific computing

Compensation Overview

$85k - $120k/yr

+ Bonus

Entry

Carrboro, NC, USA

Position is onsite in Carrboro, North Carolina.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
UI/UX Design
Communications
iOS/Swift
Objective-C
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by January 2025 in computer science or a related field with emphasis on user application development
  • Outstanding skills in C++, Python, Objective-C, Swift, and/or Kotlin
  • The ability and passion to rapidly pick up other languages and technologies
  • A passion for software development, customer interaction, and user experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of GUI development using a modern UI layout system, such as Qt /QML, Xcode/UIKit, WinForms, WPF, or other markup-based technologies
  • Due to contractual restrictions, only candidates who are US Persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) will be considered for this position
Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and improve medical image data analysis and visualization software applications in a wide range of computing environments, including but not limited to Windows, Unix, macOS, mobile, and web environments
  • Work with academic and research collaborators to develop software solutions to be used in clinical studies
  • Collaborate with commercial customers in application testing and verifications
  • Generate documentation required for user support and regulatory applications

Kitware develops software solutions for scientific and technical computing, focusing on high-performance computing, visualization, and data analysis. Their main products include ParaView, VTK, ITK, and CMake, which assist in large-scale data visualization, image analysis, and software building. These tools are open-source, allowing a community of users and developers to contribute to their improvement. Kitware differentiates itself by offering consulting services, custom software development, and support contracts, ensuring clients can effectively use their tools. The company's goal is to provide advanced software solutions that meet the needs of research institutions, government agencies, and commercial enterprises in complex data processing and visualization.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$92.7M

Headquarters

Town of Clifton Park, New York

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased adoption of open-source software in healthcare boosts Kitware's medical imaging solutions.
  • Kitware's $3.9M DARPA contract highlights demand for custom solutions in defense sectors.
  • The rise of AI-driven visualization tools aligns with Kitware's expertise in data analysis.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other open-source companies could impact Kitware's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may require significant R&D investment to keep Kitware competitive.
  • Reliance on government contracts poses risks if funding priorities change.

What makes Kitware unique

  • Kitware specializes in open-source software for scientific and technical computing.
  • The company offers widely-used platforms like ParaView, VTK, ITK, and CMake.
  • Kitware fosters community-driven innovation through its open-source business model.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-2%
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CDash v3.7.0 available

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Jan 10th, 2025
CMake 3.31.4 available for download

Kitware Inc. is pleased to announce that CMake 3.31.4 is now available for download.

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Jan 6th, 2025
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