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Bitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Were 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. Youll be more than a contract performer for us youll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career and youll 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 youll 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 countrys 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 will act as a reverse engineer/general-purpose CNO software engineer for up-and-coming projects where you will design develop prototype modify and integrate solutions to provide mission-centric results. You will work closely with analysts operators data scientists and other software engineers to provide mission tactical support. This fast-paced and dynamic environment demands a flexible highly-motivated engineer with a strong desire to learn new skills and tackle evolving challenges that are critical to national security.
Responsibilities will include:
- Augment existing toolsets.
- Derive document and analyze requirements.
- Build prototypes to demonstrate understanding of mission requirements.
- Produce end toolsets that can operate within mission constraints.
- Be able to work with customer leadership to build relationships to help enable and improve mission success.
Requirements- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
- Experience with developing CNO specific software in Linux/Windows/Embedded applications.
- Experience with Reverse Engineering especially with Ghidra
- Produce and modify software systems in C/C/Python.
- Provide support for fielded software systems.
- Familiarity with Git and Subversion.
- Atlassian Tools (Jira Confluence).
- Be willing to learn new technologies and systems to meet mission objectives
- Twelve(12) years of experience with a Bachelors degree in a technical discipline or 4 additional years may substitute for a degree.
- Ten (10) years of experience with a Masters degree.
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Preferred Skills and Experience- Direct experience applying AI to cybersecurity or intelligence use cases.
- Experience with any of the following: Java JavaScript Bash Assembly (both x86 and x64) PowerShell Perl C# and Rust.
- Experience with Vulnerability Research and Exploit development.
- Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems.
- Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations.
Benefits at Bitwise- Top salaries because were 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!
- Well 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. Cmon now!
- 100% employer-paid medical dental vision life and disability insurances. Thats a lot. Already covered on health insurance No problem well trade you this benefit for a boost to your salary instead.
- $5250 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
This position is hourly. We estimate youll earn between $240000 and $290000 annually including our flex income depending upon your annual work hours.
What to expect after applying
Youll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that well:
- 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. Well 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 contact our excellent Head of Growth and Talent Acquisition Janine Hunter at for assistance.