Software Engineer

Bitwise; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 282,000 - 332,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salaries

PTO 3-5 weeks

All federal holidays

Snow days

401(k) match 24%

Employer-paid health/dental/vision

Education assistance $5,250

Spot bonuses

Job summary

Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions supporting the Intelligence Community and DoD. We seek engineers who value technical excellence, growth, and collaboration.

You will work on end-to-end feature delivery, transforming complex data into actionable insights using AI to speed analysis and design. You will aggregate data sources to provide visibility into infrastructure requests vs deployments, and surface discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience, OR a B.S. in a technical discipline plus 8 years of experience.
• 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

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications serving both frontend and backend needs.
• Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested versus realized infrastructure.
• Apply AI tools and techniques to accelerate analysis and prototype new solutions quickly.
• Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization of results

Skills

Python

AI/ML tools

Kafka

Relational databases

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

ClickHouse

Education

B.S. in a technical discipline

Tools

Kafka

ClickHouse

Git

GitLab

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 be part of a team delivering mission-critical infrastructure cognizance solutions. In this role, 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.

Your work will focus on aggregating data sources to create clear visibility into what infrastructure was requested, what was actually deployed, and proactively alerting on discrepancies. You'll develop applications that subject matter experts use to investigate, create, and iterate on best practices and deployment rules—surfacing cases where requested or provisioned infrastructure breaks those standards. Your work will have visibility and impact across the organization, meaning you'll collaborate with many stakeholders and iterate frequently based on their feedback.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications serving both frontend and backend needs
• Develop ETL workflows to reconcile requested versus realized infrastructure
• Apply AI tools and techniques to accelerate analysis and prototype new solutions quickly
• Ensure scalable and reliable data ingestion and processing pipelines
• Collaborate with full-stack engineers on integration and visualization of results

Requirements

• 12 years of experience, OR a B.S. in a technical discipline plus 8 years of experience
• 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

$282,000 – $332,000

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.

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.