Application Developer (AD), Level 2

Bitwise; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Bitwise in Laurel, MD seeks a Software Engineer with a solid Linux foundation and reverse engineering experience to advance AI-assisted tooling for binary analysis and workflow optimization.

You will design tooling, prototype autonomous agents, and automate tasks while collaborating with customers and teammates. A TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required, with 6+ years of software experience or an advanced technical degree with related years.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer, or a Master’s with 4+ years, or a Bachelor’s with 4+ years.
• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro.
• Strong low-level knowledge: Linux file formats, assembly, binaries, memory and calling conventions.
• Curiosity about AI/LLMs and willingness to deepen skills on the job.
• Experience building tools or plugins for analysis workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and build tooling enhancements for reverse engineering workflows.
• Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to support development.
• Automate common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation.
• Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis and pattern ID.
• Work with customers and teammates to shape solutions and measure gains.

Skills

Linux

Reverse engineering

AI/LLM interest

Python

C/C++

Scripting

Tooling design

Customer collaboration

Education

Master's degree in technical discipline

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline with experience

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Jira

Confluence

Job description

** An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role **

Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We're a small and growing company, so you can expect to hop in on the ground floor with us and be a consequential member of the team. You'll be more than a contract performer for us — you'll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you'll contribute to our team culture. We value growth and community above almost all else, so we gather regularly for game nights, happy hours, tech talks, and plenty more. We think you'll like it here!

Remember, Bitwise is not a cult.

What We Look For

Bitwise hires talented engineers who are driven by purpose and who value a culture of technical excellence, growth, and overall wellness. We deliver new and innovative intelligence solutions to our customers at the very forefront of our country's national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.

We ask that every new hire be able to:

• Contribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time
• Interact with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities
• Be detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right
• Contribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company
• Allow us to invest in their education so we both grow together

You will join a team breaking new ground in AI-assisted tools for reverse engineering and software development. We're looking for a Software Engineer with a solid foundation in Linux, software development, and familiarity with reverse engineering to help evolve how reverse engineers work — combining binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization with emerging AI techniques.

In this role, you will:

• Design and build tooling enhancements for reverse engineering workflows
• Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to support development
• Automate common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation
• Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification
• Work directly with customers and teammates to shape and refine solutions
• Measure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements
• Grow your AI/LLM expertise along the way as you prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling

Requirements

• 6 years of experience as a Software Engineer, OR a Master's degree in a technical discipline with 4 years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 4 additional years of experience
• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
• Strong understanding of low-level concepts: Linux file formats, assembly, binaries, memory, and calling conventions
• Curiosity about AI/LLMs and some hands-on dabbling — you're ready to deepen that skill set on the job
• Experience developing tools, scripts, or plugins for analysis workflows
• Proficiency in at least one reverse engineering-relevant scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, etc.)
• Ability to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling
• Proficiency with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Reverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems
• Reverse engineering network traffic and web applications
• Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols
• Experience applying automation or AI to reverse engineering tasks
• Familiarity with agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems
• Experience with additional programming languages (Java, C)
• Analyzing cyber security-related data sets (network traffic, OS events)
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

Benefits at Bitwise

• Top salaries because we're top performers
• Pick your PTO — Everyone values time and money differently, so we give you the flexibility to choose between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay. Your choice, your balance.
• All 11 federal holidays, paid!
• Up to 2 snow days, paid!
• We'll quadruple (4x!) the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k), giving you up to a 24% company match. Contributing less than 6%? Unclaimed matches come right back to you as extra income, giving you a guaranteed 24% that goes to your retirement, to your paycheck, or both. C'mon now!
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances. That's a lot. Already covered on health insurance? No problem — we'll trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
• $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.
• Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and just about anything else that makes us go "Hot damn!". We hope to say that many times about you.

Salary Range

$239,500 – $282,000

This range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.

Salary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.

What to Expect After Applying

You'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:

• Send over additional company materials for you to review
• Schedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it
• Craft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough
• Work closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.

Bitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Compensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.

If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to us.