Software Engineer (SWE), Level 2

Bitwise • Annapolis Junction, MD

5d

About The Position

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 are looking for a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to serve as both a general-purpose developer and data integrator on an exciting, up-and-coming project. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate solutions that analyze large data sets and deliver mission-centric insights to the people who need them most. You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, fellow software and systems engineers, and systems administrators to build and integrate cutting-edge AI/ML technologies into a real operational environment. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering and emerging technology — someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves on hard problems and translating stakeholder needs into intelligent, production-ready solutions.

Requirements

• An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role
• 8 years of software engineering experience , with a B.S. in a technical discipline; or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Production-grade software development experience in Python
• Demonstrated experience working with AI, LLMs, and emerging technologies
• Experience deploying and managing services in cloud-based environments such as AWS or Azure
• Hands-on experience with service containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with version control tools including Git and Bitbucket
• Experience documenting work using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with additional programming languages such as Java or C
• Experience prototyping web applications using JavaScript
• Full stack development capabilities
• Experience analyzing cybersecurity-related data sets , including network traffic and OS events
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing software solutions that analyze large, complex data sets to support mission-critical decision-making
• Building and expanding upon containerized infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes
• Writing scripts to convert, normalize, and prepare data for downstream analysis and integration
• Applying DevOps principles and practices to support reliable, repeatable deployments
• Leveraging AI and ML technologies — including large language models (LLMs) — to build smarter, more capable systems
• Eliciting requirements directly from stakeholders and evaluating the applicability of AI/ML approaches to meet mission needs
• Collaborating across engineering and analytic disciplines to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level