AI/ML Platform Integration Engineer

Bitwise • Annapolis Junction, MD

20h

About The Position

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. 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 Know and live our core values every single day. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join an up-and-coming project where you'll design, develop, and integrate solutions for the greater developer community. You'll work closely with data scientists, software engineers, systems engineers, and systems administrators to integrate cutting-edge AI/ML technologies into production systems.

Requirements

• An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role
• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, or a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline plus 4+ additional years of relevant experience
• Production-grade software development experience in Python and JVM languages
• Service containerization and automated/manual deployment using CI/CD with Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience leveraging AI technologies, including LLMs and the latest AI frameworks
• Proficiency with Git for version control
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high-quality test suites and strong test coverage for internally developed software
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) for documentation
• Familiarity with cybersecurity-related data analysis (network traffic, OS events)
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with distributed development teams
• Proficiency in additional programming languages, particularly Kotlin
• Experience with popular test libraries for the JVM and Python (JUnit, AssertJ, unittest, pytest)
• Full-stack development experience, with a current focus on backend systems
• Experience working in formalized software development processes (Scrum, Kanban, or Sprint-based methodologies)

Responsibilities

• Build upon your Kubernetes and Docker experience to containerize and deploy services
• Develop new software solutions and support existing ones in a fast-paced environment
• Leverage DevOps and CI/CD practices to ensure reliable, automated deployments
• Apply AI and machine learning expertise to solve complex technical challenges
• Elicit requirements from stakeholders and determine the applicability of AI/ML solutions to real-world problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-grade software
• Maintain rigorous testing standards and comprehensive test coverage for all internally developed software

Benefits

• Top salaries
• Pick your PTO — between 3 and 5 weeks of PTO with a corresponding adjustment to your pay
• All 11 federal holidays, paid!
• Up to 2 snow days, paid!
• 4x match on the first 6% contributed to 401(k)
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• $5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and student loan repayments
• Spot bonuses for obtained certifications, customer recognition, and other achievements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree