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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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

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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