Software Engineer (SWE), Level 3An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role About this RoleWe're looking for a highly-motivated and creative Software Engineer with an AI focus to help shape and modernize the Standards, Operational Assurance, and Readiness organization's workflow by applying cutting-edge AI technologies to real operational challenges.
In this role, you'll work hand-in-hand with organizational leadership to collaboratively identify requirements, conceptualize creative solutions, and turn cumbersome, time-consuming tasks into streamlined, AI-assisted workflows. You'll apply systems engineering fundamentals from initial design through development and delivery, building AI agents, Skills, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations that expedite the development, qualification, and certification of cyber professionals.
Here's what you'll do:
- Engage with organizational leadership, training staff, and stakeholders to identify process bottlenecks and define requirements for AI-driven improvements
- Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative AI solutions that streamline and expedite readiness and certification workflows
- Integrate and configure AI harnesses, including developing custom Skills and MCP servers, to connect AI workflows with organizational data and tools
- Apply systems engineering fundamentals across the full lifecycle, from initial design and prototyping through development, testing, and delivery
- Utilize AI software engineering practices to rapidly build, iterate on, and maintain automation tools using Python, Bash, and C++
- Leverage AI to assist in the development, review, and maintenance of qualification documentation
- Create technical documentation, user guides, and training materials to support adoption of new AI tools by the training team
- Provide systems engineering expertise and technical documentation support to the training team and stakeholders
The ideal candidate combines a strong software engineering foundation with an understanding of cyber operational and training environments, including familiarity with formalized training pipelines and certifications. If you're excited about putting AI to work on a mission that directly impacts operational readiness, this is the role for you.
Requirements- 12 years of experience, with a B.S. in a technical discipline (or 4 additional years of experience in place of a B.S.)
- Knowledge of CNE/CNO operations and cyber mission tradecraft
- Experience with operating systems and networking concepts (security, design, and troubleshooting)
- Proficiency in scripting/programming languages (Bash, Python, C++)
- Experience applying AI/ML technologies to improve workload efficiency and automate routine tasks
- Familiarity with AI harnesses and agentic workflows, including implementing Skills and MCP servers
- Experience applying systems engineering fundamentals from initial design through development and delivery
- Experience with documentation generation and organization
Preferred Skills- Experience or familiarity with formalized cyber training pipelines and certifications
- Experience developing or reviewing Job Qualification Standards (JQS), high stakes course products, or foundational training and certification documents
- Previous Interactive Operator or Exploitation Analyst experience
- Experience building and deploying custom MCP servers or AI agents in a production or enterprise environment
- Experience with Large Language Model (LLM) prompt engineering, evaluation, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Experience working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather and refine requirements
- Familiarity with web development frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript) for building user-facing tools
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$282,000 - $332,000
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.
