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# Annotation Specialist at Kitware

- **Company:** Kitware
- **Location:** Clifton Park, NY
- **Compensation:** $15–$20/hr
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/kitware/5b5accb2-beb3-4f83-8e25-05d91d3bf9dc

## Job description

Team Description: Kitware’s computer vision team is a leader in the creation of cutting-edge algorithms and software for automated image and video analysis. Our solutions embrace deep learning and add measurable value to government agencies, commercial organizations, and academic institutions worldwide. We understand the difficulties in extracting, interpreting, and utilizing information across images, video, metadata, and text, and we recognize the need for robust, affordable solutions. We seek to advance the fields of computer vision and deep learning through research and development and through collaborative projects that build on our open source software platforms.

As an Annotation Specialist, you will work on a team of dedicated individuals alongside our R&D Engineers and Researchers to advance the state-of-the-art in computer vision. Annotation is critical to the success of many of our computer vision projects; the annotations are used in scoring and evaluating our work as well as training our algorithms. Kitware’s Annotation team provides the key data annotation support within our computer vision team to meet these needs. The team uses a variety of software tools to label objects, activities, events, and other items of interest in images and video.

This is an as-needed, project-dependent position with variable hours. Work availability will ebb and flow based on project needs, and a set number of hours each week is not guaranteed. The position requires flexibility to work on-site at Kitware’s headquarters in Clifton Park, NY when project needs require it, including work in a specialized facility. This position will also require obtaining the necessary government clearances.

In This Position You Will:

- Use a variety of desktop and web-based software tools to review picture and video sources to identify objects, activities, events, and other items of interest to Computer Vision Researchers in images and video.
- Perform diverse, detailed annotations in the form of bounding boxes, polygon segmentation, and metadata markups in accordance with established group procedures and a high degree of accuracy.
- Work with custom in-house software to troubleshoot bugs and optimize the annotation process.
- Learn new tools and/or technologies as necessary to follow team workflow and accomplish annotation tasks.
- Use an agile workflow for tracking responsibilities and task progress, including git for task/issue tracking.
- Work in a fast-paced environment that evolves regularly in response to changing research and customer needs.

Required Qualifications:

- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Willing to learn new tools or programs as project needs evolve and workflows change.
- Comfortable being proactive and asking questions or for clarification when needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Suite.
- Excellent customer service focus and communication skills, both oral and written; ability to effectively communicate with multiple individuals in varying levels of the organization.
- Ability to maintain confidential data.
- Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
- High school degree required, advanced degree preferred.
- Flexibility to work variable, project-dependent hours. Work may be available regularly during active project periods, while other periods may have limited or no hours. A minimum or set number of weekly hours is not guaranteed.
- Ability and willingness to work on-site at Kitware’s headquarters in Clifton Park, NY when required by project needs.
- If not already cleared TS/SCI, willingness and ability to apply for and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Due to contractual requirements, this position requires U.S. citizenship.

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.

Additional Information: Our team members enjoy a small company environment, flexibility in work assignments, and high levels of independence and responsibility.

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.

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 hr@kitware.com at any time during the hiring process.

## About Kitware

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Kitware provides advanced technical computing, state-of-the-art AI, and custom software solutions built on open source platforms to solve complex scientific and industrial challenges.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned via ESOP)
- **Headquarters**: Clifton Park, New York, USA
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: Lisa Avila, Bill Hoffman, Will Schroeder, Ken Martin, and Charles Law

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Advanced technical computing, artificial intelligence, computer vision, medical computing, scientific computing, software development
- Target customers: B2B – government agencies, research institutions, and commercial enterprises across defense, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and life sciences
- Mission or purpose statement: “To advance science and technology, empowering global innovation and addressing the world’s challenges.”

## Products & Services
- **Open Source Platforms**: Widely used libraries and applications (e.g., VTK, CMake, ParaView, ITK, KWIVER) that form the foundation for custom solutions.
- **Custom Software Development**: Tailored solutions built on open source platforms for customers requiring proprietary, secure, or regulated applications.
- **AI & Deep Learning Services**: State-of-the-art models and algorithms integrated with dataset management and AI training pipelines.
- **Consulting & Research**: Collaboration with customers across all technology readiness levels, from basic research to production deployment.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (employee-owned, no public valuation)
- **Key Metric**: Consolidated revenue over $39 million (as of latest available data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (self-funded, no external investors); customers include diverse government and commercial entities.
- **Growth Signals**: 500+ active projects worldwide; team of 200+ employees across six offices (Clifton Park, Santa Fe, Minneapolis, Carrboro, Arlington, Lyon); 100% employee-owned structure ensures long-term independence and sustainability.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Open Source Moat**: Decades of investment in widely adopted open source platforms (VTK, CMake, etc.) create a strong ecosystem and reduce customer lock-in.
- **Deep Technical Expertise**: Internationally renowned researchers and developers in AI, computer vision, medical computing, and scientific computing.
- **100% Employee Ownership**: All shares held in an ESOP, aligning employee incentives with long-term company success and independence.
- **Proven Track Record**: 20+ years of successful custom solution delivery with no vendor lock-in for customers.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to advance AI and open source platforms to accelerate reproducible research and product development.
- Expand custom solution offerings across new industries while maintaining a strong research culture.
- Invest in talent development through tuition reimbursement, an Open Source Software Technology Program, and a culture of continuous learning.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: Strong emphasis on open science, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the world. 95% of employees say it’s a great place to work (Great Place to Work® certified).
- **100% Employee-Owned**: Every employee shares in the company’s financial success through the ESOP.
- **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible schedules with core hours (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.); six weeks of paid time off per year; paid parental leave.
- **Professional Development**: Funded conference attendance, 80% tuition reimbursement (100% for eligible master’s program), and a career development program.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with immediate vesting after six months, life and disability insurance.
- **Locations**: Offices in Clifton Park (NY), Santa Fe (NM), Minneapolis (MN), Carrboro (NC), Arlington (VA), and Lyon, France – each offering unique lifestyle opportunities.
- **Engineering Culture**: Collaborative team environment with two mentors for new hires; strong emphasis on open source contributions and publishing (1,000+ papers).

## Sources
1. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/about/)
2. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/careers/)
3. [kitware.com](https://www.kitware.com/home/)
4. [greatplacetowork.com](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7007981)

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