Software Engineer (SWE), Level 3

Bitwise; Columbia (MD); In loco; USD 282.000 - 332.000; Tempo pieno

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Top salary

Paid time off 3-5 weeks

Federal holidays included

Snow days (paid)

401k with 24% match

Company-paid health/dental/vision/life

Education assistance

Spot bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Bitwise seeks a senior Platform Engineer to lead scalable infrastructure and AI-driven workflows within the Platform Team in Columbia, MD. You will design complex systems, drive agentic AI workflows, and deploy large-scale AWS infrastructure using Terraform while mentoring teammates and ensuring security and compliance.

You will collaborate with external teams, optimize metrics, and build high-performance Python applications that integrate AI into development pipelines in a dynamic,

Competenze

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Rancher at an architectural and organizational level
• Advanced Python development skills for both application and systems engineering
• Moderate to high experience with Linux development and deep troubleshooting in Linux workspaces
• Advanced Git workflows and enterprise-scale CI/CD architecture knowledge
• System design expertise and the ability to lead technical initiatives with high autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to use AI to design, create, and implement robust and complex software and architecture
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch for complex data indexing and searching
• Experience with AWS architecture design or relevant certifications
• Knowledge of certificate management at high scale
• Experience in creating and managing networking interface architecture

Mansioni

• Design complex systems and architecture improvements to support mission goals and optimize infrastructure components
• Lead the development of agentic AI workflows, including the management of our internal marketplace and plugin ecosystem
• Utilize Terraform to architect and deploy large-scale, government-aligned AWS infrastructure
• Create automated triage systems that span the entire lifecycle from metric discovery to automated code analysis
• Partner with multiple external teams to decipher complex outcomes and maintain high-level professional relationships
• Develop high-performance Python applications that facilitate agentic data processing and advanced AI integration
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership, ensuring our systems remain secure and compliant

Conoscenze

Systems design

AI-driven software

Leadership autonomy

Mentorship

Customer communication

Formazione

B.S. in technical discipline

16+ years experience without a degree

Strumenti

Kubernetes

Rancher

Terraform

Python

Git workflows

CI/CD

AWS

Elasticsearch

Certificate management

Networking design

Descrizione del lavoro

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 step into a leadership-oriented role on our Platform Team, where you’ll drive the evolution of our infrastructure architecture and AI-driven workflows. As a key partner to infrastructure owners, you’ll take ownership of complex tasks to enhance performance, metrics tracking, and system health — designing systems that run mission software at scale.

We’re pioneering the integration of agentic AI into the developer lifecycle, creating software that drives development workflows, enriches data, and enables our partners to focus on rapid development of mission capabilities. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires the ability to pivot quickly and professionally as requirements evolve.

In this role, you will:

• Design complex systems and architecture improvements to support mission goals and optimize infrastructure components
• Lead the development of agentic AI workflows, including the management of our internal marketplace and plugin ecosystem
• Utilize Terraform to architect and deploy large-scale, government-aligned AWS infrastructure
• Create automated triage systems that span the entire lifecycle from metric discovery to automated code analysis
• Partner with multiple external teams to decipher complex outcomes and maintain high-level professional relationships
• Develop high-performance Python applications that facilitate agentic data processing and advanced AI integration
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership, ensuring our systems remain secure and compliant

Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Experience with Kubernetes and Rancher at an architectural and organizational level
• Advanced Python development skills for both application and systems engineering
• Moderate to high experience with Linux development and deep troubleshooting in Linux workspaces
• Advanced Git workflows and enterprise-scale CI/CD architecture knowledge
• System design expertise and the ability to lead technical initiatives with high autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to use AI to design, create, and implement robust and complex software and architecture
• Knowledge of Elasticsearch for complex data indexing and searching
• Experience with AWS architecture design or relevant certifications
• Knowledge of certificate management at high scale
• Experience in creating and managing networking interface architecture

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.

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.