Software Engineer (Frontend Focused)

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 be joining a fast-paced Discovery Analytics Team where the mission is simple: put powerful, intuitive software tools in the hands of analysts and operators as quickly as possible. Your primary focus will be frontend UI development, but this role offers plenty of opportunity to work across the full stack and explore a wide range of technologies along the way.

You'll work directly with the analysts and operators who use your tools every day — gathering their feedback, understanding their mission, and turning that insight into software that genuinely reduces friction and helps them do their jobs better. This isn't a team that sits in isolation. You'll collaborate constantly with teammates and across other teams, contributing to a culture of fast iteration and meaningful impact.

If you're someone who gets excited about solving a problem even before you know how you're going to solve it, you'll fit right in here.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Developing frontend UIs that display complex user data in clear, intuitive ways
• Communicating directly with users to gather feedback and integrate it into your software solutions
• Taking the time to deeply understand the mission your customers are working to accomplish
• Collaborating regularly with team members and other teams across the program
• Automating workflows to reduce manual effort and increase mission efficiency
• Tackling new problems with confidence, even when the path forward isn't immediately obvious

Requirements

• 3 years of software engineering experience, with a B.S. in a technical discipline — or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and HTML/CSS
• Hands-on experience developing with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, or similar)
• Working knowledge of basic Docker containerization
• Experience using Git for version control
• Comfort working in a Linux command-line environment
• An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph

Preferred Skills

• CNO experience
• Experience with non-relational databases such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB
• Knowledge of additional programming languages, including Java, Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Experience with other frontend or backend frameworks such as Vue, FastAPI, Spring Boot, or similar
• Data science and/or machine learning experience
• DevOps experience, including GitLab CI, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, or Ansible
• AWS or other cloud provider certification

️ 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

$197,500 – $232,500

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.

️ 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: 8/3/26