OSTP Software Developer at Kitware

Clifton Park, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Technology, Open Source, Healthcare, Scientific ResearchIndustries

Requirements

Completing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering in December 2025 (Spring 2025 and Spring 2026 graduates will be considered)
Demonstrable programming experience from undergraduate projects or internships
Programming experience in C++ and Python
Strong communication skills
Due to contractual requirements, US Citizenship and a willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Full-time on-site work at Kitware’s office in Clifton Park, NY (32 hours per week during college semesters and approximately 40 hours per week during summers)

Responsibilities

Gain a deep understanding of what it takes to create and maintain powerful open-source software platforms
Learn the technical and business knowledge to become leaders at Kitware
Be taught the fundamentals of project leadership skills and learn how to acquire funding to develop open source platforms
Gain a Master’s degree in Computer Science
Work on a variety of open-source projects in areas such as computer vision, scientific computing, data and analytics, medical computing, and software solutions (32 hours per week onsite during semesters and ~40 hours per week onsite during summers)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Open Source SoftwareComputer VisionScientific ComputingData AnalyticsMedical ComputingSoftware DevelopmentProject Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the OSTP Software Developer position?

The salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 a year.

Is this position remote or onsite, and where is it located?

This is a full-time onsite position at Kitware’s office in Clifton Park, NY, requiring 32 hours per week during college semesters and approximately 40 hours per week during summers. Remote work is not available.

What are the required skills and qualifications for this role?

Candidates must be completing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering in December 2025 (Spring 2025 and 2026 graduates considered), have demonstrable programming experience from undergraduate projects or internships, programming experience in C++ and Python, strong communication skills, US Citizenship, and willingness to obtain a security clearance.

What benefits are offered in the OSTP program?

Kitware reimburses 100% of educational expenses for the master’s degree, including tuition, books, equipment, fees, and supplies, subject to tuition reimbursement payback requirements.

What makes a strong candidate for the OSTP Software Developer role?

Strong candidates are new graduates completing a bachelor’s in computer science or computer engineering by December 2025 with demonstrable programming experience in C++ and Python, strong communication skills, US citizenship, and preferably existing experience with open source software development.

Kitware

Develops open-source software for scientific computing

About Kitware

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 enhance data processing and visualization capabilities across various sectors, including medical imaging and geospatial analysis.

Town of Clifton Park, New YorkHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$90.2MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees