Kitware Culture | Comparably
Kitware is a software company that provides open source software solutions. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
125

Kitware Company Culture

Kitware Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
Kitware's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Kitware CEO

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Lisa Avila Kitware's CEO
Lisa Avila
58 /100

Diversity at Kitware

Women at Kitware

Kitware eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

0

Kitware employees are 0% more likely to recommend Kitware as a great place to work

40%Promoters
20%Passives
40%Detractors

Working at Kitware

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

C-

Overall Company Culture at Kitware is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

Kitware ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Kitware Employee Reviews

Out of 3 Kitware employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kitware improve their work culture.

67%
33%
Positive Reviews67%
Constructive Feedback33%

Positive Reviews From Kitware Employees

  • 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 Company Information

Kitware Company Overview

Kitware is a software company that provides open source software solutions.

Kitware Mission, Vision & Values

Kitware Mission Statement

Advance the frontiers of understanding by developing innovative open source software platforms and integrating them into research, processes, and products.

Kitware Values

  • Culture
  • Growth
  • Collaboration
  • Open Science
  • Impact
Headquarter 28 Corporate Drive
Clifton Park, NY
United States of America
Websitewww.kitware.com
Founding Date1998
Tel5183713971
Company StatusPrivate

Kitware Employees

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.

Joining Kitware - Employee Onboarding

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.

Kitware KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Kitware CEO & Leadership

Kitware CEO - Lisa Avila

Lisa Avila Kitware's CEO
58 /100

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.

Kitware Leadership

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 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.

Kitware Salaries

How much does Kitware pay?

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.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$84k
$84k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$101k
$101k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$172k
$172k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$230k
$230k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$327k
$327k100th Percentile
$98,578*
Average Compensation
$103,581*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Kitware Salaries by Department

Explore Kitware Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Kitware

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kitware across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Kitware PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Kitware applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

5
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 5)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Kitware Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Kitware on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
67%
Marketing
33%

Candidates By Location

Clifton Park
33%
Fort Wayne
33%
Troy
33%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kitware

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

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