Great W/L Balance, Work Environment - R&D Engineer Kitware Employee Review

5.0
Jun 20, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting problems to work on Great work/life balance Friendly & smart coworkers Flat hierarchy with management that will not make you hate your job Generous benefits Hourly work means you get paid for your time

Cons

Not as high salaries as some tech companies Work at the whim of the contracts that fund it

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Kitware Response
3y
Thank you for the positive review! We take a lot of pride in our work culture so this means a lot.

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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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