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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKitware employees are 0% more likely to recommend Kitware as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at Kitware is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kitware employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Kitware’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Albany, NY. See below in detail how working at Kitware was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kitware is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Kitware ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 3 Kitware employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kitware improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Works hard to keep employees happy and engaged
What is the best part about your compensation package?Very nice PTO
Kitware is a software company that provides open source software solutions.
Advance the frontiers of understanding by developing innovative open source software platforms and integrating them into research, processes, and products.
| Headquarter | 28 Corporate Drive Clifton Park, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kitware.com |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Tel | 5183713971 |
| Company Status | Private |
8 employees at Kitware have reviewed Kitware across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 Kitware employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kitware are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Kitware, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kitware are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Kitware are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kitware believe the environment at Kitware is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kitware is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at Kitware work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kitware are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Kitware is that the company was prepared on their first day. Kitware employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Kitware 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Kitware's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Kitware employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Lisa’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Lisa in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Albany, NY. Lisa Avila’s employees rank Kitware in the Top 40% for Meetings, in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Compensation.
The Kitware Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Lisa Avila, VP Charles Law, and Chief Financial Officer Claudine Hagen
Lisa Avila CEO / President
Lisa Avila serves as the CEO / President of Kitware.
Charles Law VP
Charles Law serves as the VP of Kitware.
Claudine Hagen Chief Financial Officer
Claudine Hagen serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Kitware Inc.. Claudine started at Kitware Inc. in March of 2017.... read more
Bill Hoffman Owner, Vice President
Bill Hoffman serves as the Owner, Vice President of Kitware Inc.. Bill currently resides in the Albany, New York Area.
How much do people at Kitware get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kitware is $98,578, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,581, or $49 per hour.
At Kitware, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $169,091 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,437 annually. Average Kitware salaries by department include: Design at $86,125, Admin at $55,395, Business Development at $95,398, and Finance at $72,591. Half of Kitware salaries are above $103,581.
4 employees at Kitware rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Kitware rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $84k | $84k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $101k | $101k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $172k | $172k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $230k | $230k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $327k | $327k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kitware across various culture dimensions.
Kitware's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Kitware's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Kitware's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Kitware applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Kitware address?
Kitware location is at 28 Corporate Drive
Who is the CEO of Kitware?
Kitware CEO is Lisa Avila, their score by employees is 58
What is the salary for IT Manager in Kitware?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 95k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Kitware?
The average salaries for Marketing in Kitware is 148k
Who is Kitware leadership?
Charles Law, Claudine Hagen & Bill Hoffman are part of Kitware leadership, Lisa Avila is the CEO