Software Engineer, Level 1

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

Infrastructure doesn't manage itself — and when it goes sideways, someone needs to know immediately. That's where your team comes in. You'll be part of a group building mission-critical infrastructure cognizance tooling: systems that aggregate data sources to paint a clear picture of what infrastructure was requested, what was actually deployed, and where the two don't match. Subject matter experts across the organization rely on your team's application to investigate discrepancies, define best practices, and build the rules that keep infrastructure deployments on track.

As a Software Engineer I with a focus on streaming analytics and ETL, you'll design and build the pipelines that make all of this possible — transforming raw infrastructure data into actionable insights in real time. You'll leverage AI tools and techniques to accelerate analysis and rapidly prototype new solutions, and you'll collaborate closely with full-stack engineers to make sure your results surface in ways that are clear, useful, and impactful. Given the visibility of this work, you'll interact with a wide range of stakeholders and ship frequently. If you like moving fast, building things that matter, and seeing your work make a real difference, this is the role for you.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Building and maintaining streaming data pipelines using Kafka and Python to process infrastructure data at scale
• Developing ETL workflows that reconcile requested versus realized infrastructure states
• Applying AI tools and techniques to accelerate data analysis and rapidly prototype engineering solutions
• Ensuring scalable, reliable data ingestion and processing across the pipeline
• Collaborating with full-stack engineers on the integration and visualization of your results

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a relevant technical role, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a B.S. in a technical discipline
• Strong proficiency in Python
• Demonstrated use of AI/ML tools to accelerate data analysis and engineering solution development
• Experience with Kafka and streaming analytics
• Working knowledge of relational databases

Preferred Skills

• Experience analyzing cybersecurity datasets such as network traffic and OS events
• Understanding of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Hands-on experience with production CNO capabilities and operations
• Familiarity with ClickHouse
• Proficiency with Git and GitLab
• Working knowledge of Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Exposure to adjacent domains such as dataflow, data science, or mission analytics

️ 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