Software Engineer (SWE), Level 2

An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role

👋🏼 Hey!

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
• Know and live our core values every single day

💡 About this Role

You'll join us as a Software Engineer working on an innovative project at the intersection of AI/ML and intelligence operations. In this role, you'll design, develop, and integrate software solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies to serve the broader developer community. You'll work closely with data scientists, fellow software and systems engineers, and systems administrators to bring AI and machine learning capabilities into production environments.

Your day-to-day will include building upon containerization and orchestration technologies, developing new solutions while supporting existing systems, and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines. You'll elicit requirements from stakeholders, evaluate the applicability of AI and ML solutions to real-world problems, and take ownership of the full software development lifecycle. This is a role where your technical depth and collaborative spirit will directly impact our mission.

📋 Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Production-grade software development experience in Python and JVM languages
• Hands-on experience with service containerization and orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker
• Demonstrated expertise with CI/CD pipelines and automated/manual deployment practices
• Experience with AI and large language models (LLMs), and the ability to leverage the latest technologies
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
• Experience maintaining high-quality test suites and test coverage for internally developed software
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) for documentation and project management

🌟 Preferred Skills

• Experience working with distributed development teams
• Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Kotlin
• Familiarity 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 analyzing cyber security-related datasets (network traffic, OS events)
• Background working in formalized software development processes (Scrum, Kanban, Sprints)
• Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations

🏝️ 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 walkthrough
• Work closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.

ℹ️ Disclaimers

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.

Last updated: 10/12/26