Software Engineer (SWE), Level 2

Bitwise•Annapolis Junction, MD

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. We're looking for a Software Engineer to join an exciting, up-and-coming project where your work will directly shape mission-centric insights derived from large-scale data analysis. This is a hands-on engineering and data integration role — you'll be designing, developing, and integrating solutions at the intersection of software engineering and AI/ML, and you'll be doing it alongside a collaborative team of analysts, data scientists, fellow engineers, and systems administrators. You'll be a key contributor to the full software development lifecycle, from eliciting requirements from stakeholders all the way through to production deployment. If you're energized by working with cutting-edge AI technologies and building pipelines that turn raw data into meaningful intelligence, this role was built for you.

Requirements

An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role
8 years of software engineering experience, or 4 years of experience in addition to a B.S. in a technical discipline
Production-grade software development experience in Python
Demonstrated experience working with AI, LLMs, and emerging technologies
Experience with deployment and management of services in cloud-based environments such as AWS or Azure
Hands-on experience with service containerization and deployment using Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with version control systems, including Git and Bitbucket
Experience documenting work using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate software solutions involving the analysis of large data sets to support mission objectives
Build and expand upon containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
Write scripts to convert, normalize, and prepare data for analysis and downstream use
Apply DevOps practices throughout the development and deployment lifecycle
Leverage AI and machine learning technologies to deliver intelligent, data-driven capabilities
Elicit requirements from stakeholders and evaluate the applicability of AI/ML solutions to mission problems
Deploy and manage services in cloud-based hosting environments
Work closely with analysts, data scientists, and engineers in an integrated team environment