Cognitive AI Engineer (SE3)

Bitwise; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 246,000 - 334,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salaries

3–5 weeks PTO

11 federal holidays paid

401(k) match

Employer-paid insurance

Education assistance

Spot bonuses

Job summary

Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions supporting the IC and DoD. We hire engineers who contribute to critical infrastructure cognizance and drive end-to-end feature delivery.

Expect a high-impact role on on-site teams in Columbia, MD, with a culture of growth, education, and collaboration. You will work on full-stack applications, apply AI/ML to accelerate data analysis, and develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested versus realized infrastructure while

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and engineering solution development.
• Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics.
• Working knowledge of relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Experience analyzing cyber security data sets such as network traffic and OS events.
• Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Familiarity with ClickHouse.
• Proficiency with Git and GitLab.
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Exposure to adjacent domains such as dataflow, data science, or mission analytics.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end feature delivery from concept to production.
• Transform complex data into actionable insights and leverage AI to accelerate analysis and solution design.
• Design and develop full-stack applications (frontend and backend) and apply AI/ML tools.
• Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested versus realized infrastructure.
• Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing; collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization.

Skills

Python

AI/ML tools

Kafka

Relational databases

Production CNO

Cyber security data

SIGINT analysis

ClickHouse

Git/GitLab

Jira/Confluence

Dataflow / data science

Education

B.S. in a technical discipline

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

ClickHouse

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'll join a team delivering mission-critical infrastructure cognizance capabilities that provide unprecedented visibility into what infrastructure was requested, what was actually deployed, and any discrepancies between the two. Your work will directly support subject matter experts as they investigate, create, and iterate on best practices and deployment rules - surfacing cases where requested or provisioned infrastructure breaks those rules and proactively alerting stakeholders to potential issues.

You'll drive end-to-end feature delivery from concept to production, transforming complex data into actionable insights and leveraging AI to accelerate analysis and solution design. You'll design and develop full-stack applications (frontend and backend), apply AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and prototype new solutions quickly, and develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested versus realized infrastructure. You'll ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing, collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization of results, and interact with many stakeholders across the organization as you iterate frequently and deliver impact.

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and engineering solution development
• Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics
• Working knowledge of relational databases
• Hands-on experience with production CNO capabilities and operations
• Experience analyzing cyber security data sets such as network traffic and OS events
• Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Familiarity with ClickHouse
• Proficiency with Git and GitLab
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Exposure to adjacent domains such as dataflow, data science, or mission analytics

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

$266,500 - $313,500

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.