Full Stack Engineer

Bitwise; Maryland; On-site; USD 230,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO flexibility

11 federal holidays

Snow days

401(k) matching

Full medical/dental/vision/life/disabl

Education assistance

Spot bonuses

Job summary

Bitwise is seeking an experienced Full Stack Engineer in Maryland to support critical operational missions. You will build and maintain web applications, drive dataflow improvements, and collaborate with analysts, operators, and developers in a fast CI/CD environment.

A TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required, and you will interact with customers to deliver tangible impact. Expect a culture of technical excellence, ongoing learning, and opportunities to contribute ideas that improve our

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Extensive experience with full stack development with an emphasis on web development
• Experience with relational databases
• Experience with customer cross-domain solutions
• Experience soliciting and applying feedback
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)
• Experience with AI-assisted development
• Experience deploying and running open-source tools at the agency
• Experience with Svelte, OpenTelemetry, or OpenObserve
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Experience with dataflow engineering
• Experience with cert-based cryptography

Responsibilities

• Provide dataflow expertise through development and process improvement
• Expand on existing workflow automation efforts
• Develop and maintain web applications to provide analytic and workflow support
• Emphasize customer communication and gather feedback on project status and results
• Work across a diverse team to solve complex technical challenges in a Linux environment

Skills

Full stack development

Web development

Dataflow engineering

OpenTelemetry/OpenObserve

Customer interaction

Education

B.S. in a technical discipline

12+ years experience w/o degree

Tools

Jira/Confluence

Svelte

OpenTelemetry

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 be supporting critical operational missions by building and maintaining tools that drive mission success. Working alongside our customer and a talented team of analysts, operators, and developers, you’ll identify workflow inefficiencies and deliver solutions that advance the mission. Your day-to-day work will involve direct customer interaction, iterative development within a fast CI/CD workflow, and real-time feedback from users — meaning you’ll see the impact of your work immediately.

As a Full Stack Engineer, you will:

• Provide dataflow expertise through development and process improvement
• Expand on existing workflow automation efforts
• Develop and maintain web applications to provide analytic and workflow support
• Emphasize customer communication and gather feedback on project status and results
• Work across a diverse team to solve complex technical challenges in a Linux environment

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Extensive experience with full stack development with an emphasis on web development
• Experience with relational databases
• Experience with customer cross-domain solutions
• Experience soliciting and applying feedback
• Experience with the Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence)
• Experience with AI-assisted development
• Experience deploying and running open-source tools at the agency
• Experience with Svelte, OpenTelemetry, or OpenObserve
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Experience with dataflow engineering
• Experience with cert-based cryptography

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

$230,000 – $271,000

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.