How applied research companies should all be - Senior Research Engineer Kitware Employee Review

5.0
Apr 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Wonderfully kind culture, uncommonly technically and scientifically competent team members all the way up to upper management, and open-mindedness. There is real room to grow here and literally everyone will help you do just that.

Cons

The hourly pay model has pros and cons. The single (large) PTO bank and no official company holidays is an interesting model which you can make work for you, just something to be aware of as a potential downside.

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Kitware Response
4d
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being part of the Kitware team! We're grateful to hear that you value our collaborative culture, talented teams, and the opportunities for growth and development. Creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work, learn from one another, and continue to grow is something we value deeply.

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5.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Fun and interesting work - Great coworkers - Excellent benefits package (generous PTO, flexible in-person/hybrid/remote) - Hourly pay - Low stress projects, strong work-life-balance - Relatively flat management hierarchy

Cons

- Compensation is on the lower side - Mostly government/federally funded work. Not necessarily a con, but could be depending on your preferences

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Kitware Response
4d
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for being part of the Kitware team! We're delighted to hear that you've enjoyed the interesting work, supportive colleagues, flexible work arrangements, and strong work-life balance.
1.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Laid back overall, work/life balance, hybrid work

Cons

Poor vision, unclear direction, weird vibes from some of the management

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Kitware Response
4d
Thank you for your feedback and for the appreciation of our flexible work environment and commitment to work-life balance. We are disappointed to hear that your experience with leadership direction hasn't met your expectations. Clear communication and transparency are important to us, and we're continually working to improve how we communicate company priorities and organizational goals. We encourage open dialogue with managers, HR, and leadership, and we're always looking for ways to improve the employee experience. Thank you again for sharing your perspective.
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