Software Engineer - Tools and ApplicationsAn active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role About this RoleWe're building next-generation AI infrastructure, and we need a software engineer who's ready to be hands-on at the center of it. In this role, you'll help develop and maintain the tools and applications that let a broad customer base harness AI capabilities seamlessly and efficiently. You'll work alongside an AI infrastructure team, contribute to a growing ecosystem of AI-enabled applications, and engage directly with customers to understand their needs and turn them into real solutions.
This isn't a static environment - mission needs evolve quickly and new technology emerges constantly. You'll need to stay sharp, pick up new skills on the fly, and have the confidence to take loosely defined problems and drive them to well-engineered solutions. You'll also modify open-source software to fit unique customer use cases and help keep production systems healthy, available, and secure.
If you're energized by working at the intersection of software engineering and AI - and you want your work to matter - this is your seat at the table.
Requirements- Proficiency with Python or another object-oriented programming language
- Knowledge of and hands-on experience using LLMs as part of a code solution workflow
- Familiarity with UI/UX principles
- Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to shifting requirements
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and engage with stakeholders
- Experience regularly engaging with customers to elicit requirements and develop solutions
- 3 years of experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Preferred Skills- Experience with LLM UI open-source software such as OpenWebUI
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud service providers
- Experience with Kubernetes and Helm
- Familiarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks
- Experience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices
- Experience with Docker and containerization
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 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.
