Software Engineer II (AI Focus)

Bitwise; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 230,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salaries

PTO 3–5 weeks

11 federal holidays paid

Snow days paid

401(k) match up to 24%

Employer-paid health/dental/vision/ltd

Education assistance $5,250

Spot bonuses for certifications

Job summary

Bitwise is seeking engineers with an active TS//SCI clearance and polygraph to develop AI-enabled workflows for national security missions. You will work on integrating diverse data sources and external APIs with AI frameworks, delivering stable and scalable toolsets for analysts and operators.

The team emphasizes growth, education, and a strong culture of technical excellence. You will collaborate with senior engineers, interface with stakeholders, and contribute ideas to improve the company

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Proficiency in Python, particularly in handling JSON, interacting with REST APIs, and data manipulation.
• Experience leveraging HTTP-based APIs to access data through queries.
• Understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, structured outputs, and tool/function calling.
• Experience with software source control (Git) and the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience presenting data analysis results to customers.
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD automation.
• Experience with agentic workflows and multi-agent orchestration.
• Basic knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
• Background in cybersecurity or understanding of security operations workflows.
• Experience with retrieval systems (RAG, vector databases, semantic search).
• Familiarity with production CNO capabilities and operations.
• Practical experience in one or more artificial intelligence domains (e.g., intelligent systems, autonomy, planning, LLMs).

Responsibilities

• Developing agentic integrations with Python that leverage multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources in production environments
• Building tools and agentic workflows within modern frameworks like PydanticAI, Langgraph, and DeepAgents
• Interacting with mission stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise solutions that meet their needs
• Navigating customer data types to identify and extract relevant information
• Collaborating with other software engineers to test workflows, identify issues, and recommend pathways for fixes

Skills

Python

REST APIs

Data manipulation

AI concepts

Agentic workflows

Multi-agent orchestration

SIGINT knowledge

Cybersecurity ops

Retrieval systems

Production CNO

AI domains

Data analysis presentation

Education

BS in technical discipline

12+ years experience without degree

Tools

PydanticAI

Langgraph

DeepAgents

Git

Jira

Confluence

GitLab CI/CD

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 develop and refine the software that integrates AI capabilities into mission-critical workflows, supporting analysts and operators with powerful, intelligent tools. In this role, you'll integrate diverse data sources and external APIs with modern AI frameworks to enable seamless, scalable system interoperability. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you'll ensure AI tools are stable, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into the customer's existing toolset.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Developing agentic integrations with Python that leverage multiple AI models, APIs, and data sources in production environments
• Building tools and agentic workflows within modern frameworks like PydanticAI, Langgraph, and DeepAgents
• Interacting with mission stakeholders to elicit requirements and devise solutions that meet their needs
• Navigating customer data types to identify and extract relevant information
• Collaborating with other software engineers to test workflows, identify issues, and recommend pathways for fixes

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Proficiency in Python, particularly in handling JSON, interacting with REST APIs, and data manipulation
• Experience leveraging HTTP-based APIs to access data through queries
• Understanding of AI development concepts, including prompt engineering, context management, structured outputs, and tool/function calling
• Experience with software source control (Git) and the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience presenting data analysis results to customers
• Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD automation
• Experience with agentic workflows and multi-agent orchestration
• Basic knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Background in cybersecurity or understanding of security operations workflows
• Experience with retrieval systems (RAG, vector databases, semantic search)
• Familiarity with production CNO capabilities and operations
• Practical experience in one or more artificial intelligence domains (e.g., intelligent systems, autonomy, planning, LLMs)

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 walkthroughWork 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.