Team Lead (Developer & Reverse Engineering)

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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

The Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of software engineers focused on improving the work experience of software developers and reverse engineers using the customers development platform. This role combines technical leadership team coordination customer engagement and contract administration. The Team Lead serves as the primary interface with the customer while ensuring the team delivers high-quality impactful tooling and workflow improvements.

• Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a software engineering team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer managing communication and expectations.
• Conduct regular meetings with team members to support performance growth and alignment.
• Identify document and prioritize technical and operational requirements.
• Manage team staffing onboarding and resource planning.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed.
• Track progress risks and dependencies and communicate status to stakeholders.

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Strong software engineering background with experience in technical leadership roles.
• Ability to translate customer needs into clear actionable technical requirements.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders or teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices and tooling.
• Experience navigating challenges of customer development environment.
• Twelve(12) years with a Bachelors or four(4) additional years without the degree.
• Dont quite meet these requirements Peep our other prime positions

• Experience leading developer productivity or internal tooling teams.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools or platforms.
• Experience working in customer-facing or contract-driven engineering environments.
• Prior exposure to reverse engineering or security-focused engineering efforts.

• 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

We estimate youll earn between $250000 and $315000 annually including our flex income depending upon your annual work hours.

What to expect after applying

• 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.

ℹ 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. #CJ