Software Engineer Full Stack (Backend Focus)** An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role **
About this RoleYou'll join a forward-deployed development team providing critical mission support. As a Software Engineer Full Stack with backend focus, you'll work closely with analysts and operators to develop software solutions for complex intelligence challenges. You'll have the opportunity to engage across the entire intelligence pipeline-from sitting directly with operators to help them leverage the tools we build, to providing analysts with solutions that help them understand their data and make informed decisions supporting national security.
You will own several key responsibilities:
- Develop data transforms for every kind of data-text, JSON, databases, XML, configurations, and more
- Gather feature requests and new application requirements while deeply understanding project and customer needs
- Dive into unknown data and help analysts figure out the right questions to ask
- Build tools to improve application and transform performance, enabling more data to be understood and processed
- Manage and support mission-critical servers supporting operations, working as both a backend developer and systems administrator when needed
- Interact directly with customers, receive feedback in real time, and iterate quickly based on their needs
Requirements- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, or 4+ additional years of relevant experience in place of a B.S. in a technical discipline
- Strong experience with Python
- Solid knowledge of dataframes (pandas, polars)
- Proficiency with SQL and familiarity with different database flavors (SQLite, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
- Understanding of git and GitLab for source control
- Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript and React or another modern frontend framework
- Comfort working directly with customers and receiving direct feedback
- Active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph
Preferred Skills- AWS Certifications
- DevOps CI/CD experience
- Experience with agency data processing and data storage
- Experience developing with AI Agents
- Background in Intelligence Community 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 ApplyingYou'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.
ℹ DisclaimersCompensation 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.
