{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"12d275e2250f7875143c5aa5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12d275e2250f7875143c5aa5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12d275e2250f7875143c5aa5","title":"Application Developer (AD), Level 2","description":"Application Developer (AD), Level 2\n\n** An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role **\n\n Hey!\n\nBitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We're 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. You'll be more than a contract performer for us — you'll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you'll 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 you'll like it here!\n\nRemember, Bitwise is not a cult.\n\n What We Look For\n\nBitwise 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 country's national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.\n\nWe ask that every new hire be able to:\n\nContribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time\nInteract with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities\nBe detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right\nContribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company\nAllow us to invest in their education so we both grow together\nKnow and live our core values every single day\n About this Role\n\nYou will join a team breaking new ground in AI-assisted tools for reverse engineering and software development. We're looking for a Software Engineer with a solid foundation in Linux, software development, and familiarity with reverse engineering to help evolve how reverse engineers work — combining binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization with emerging AI techniques.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nDesign and build tooling enhancements for reverse engineering workflows\nExperiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to support development\nAutomate common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation\nApply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification\nWork directly with customers and teammates to shape and refine solutions\nMeasure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements\nGrow your AI/LLM expertise along the way as you prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling\n Requirements\n6 years of experience as a Software Engineer, OR a Master's degree in a technical discipline with 4 years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 4 additional years of experience\nHands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro\nStrong understanding of low-level concepts: Linux file formats, assembly, binaries, memory, and calling conventions\nCuriosity about AI/LLMs and some hands-on dabbling — you're ready to deepen that skill set on the job\nExperience developing tools, scripts, or plugins for analysis workflows\nProficiency in at least one reverse engineering-relevant scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, etc.)\nAbility to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling\nProficiency with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)\n Preferred Skills\nReverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems\nReverse engineering network traffic and web applications\nFamiliarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols\nExperience applying automation or AI to reverse engineering tasks\nFamiliarity with agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems\nExperience with additional programming languages (Java, C)\nAnalyzing cyber security-related data sets (network traffic, OS events)\nKnowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems\nExperience with production CNO capabilities and operations\n️ Benefits at Bitwise\nTop salaries because we're top performers\nPick 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.\nAll 11 federal holidays, paid!\nUp to 2 snow days, paid!\nWe'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!\n100% 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.\n$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.\nSpot 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.\n Salary Range\n\n$239,500 – $282,000\n\nThis range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.\n\nSalary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.\n\n️ What to Expect After Applying\n\nYou'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:\n\nSend over additional company materials for you to review\nSchedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it\nCraft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough\nWork closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.\nℹ️ Disclaimers\n\nBitwise 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.\n\nCompensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.\n\nIf you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to us.","company":"Bitwise","rawCompany":"bitwise","city":"Laurel","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-06T19:20:54.946Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Application Developer (AD), Level 2","description":"Application Developer (AD), Level 2\n\n** An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role **\n\n Hey!\n\nBitwise is a leading provider of mission-focused intelligence solutions that advance national security for the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. We're 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. You'll be more than a contract performer for us — you'll also be asked for ideas to improve our company and improve your career, and you'll 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 you'll like it here!\n\nRemember, Bitwise is not a cult.\n\n What We Look For\n\nBitwise 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 country's national security missions. And we do it every single day. Our work matters, and so will you.\n\nWe ask that every new hire be able to:\n\nContribute meaningful thought leadership — if not right away, over time\nInteract with our customers and earn their confidence in your abilities\nBe detailed, even if that means taking a little more time to get it right\nContribute their ideas and ideals to improve all aspects of our company\nAllow us to invest in their education so we both grow together\nKnow and live our core values every single day\n About this Role\n\nYou will join a team breaking new ground in AI-assisted tools for reverse engineering and software development. We're looking for a Software Engineer with a solid foundation in Linux, software development, and familiarity with reverse engineering to help evolve how reverse engineers work — combining binary analysis, disassembly, and workflow optimization with emerging AI techniques.\n\nIn this role, you will:\n\nDesign and build tooling enhancements for reverse engineering workflows\nExperiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to support development\nAutomate common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation\nApply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification\nWork directly with customers and teammates to shape and refine solutions\nMeasure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements\nGrow your AI/LLM expertise along the way as you prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling\n Requirements\n6 years of experience as a Software Engineer, OR a Master's degree in a technical discipline with 4 years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 4 additional years of experience\nHands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro\nStrong understanding of low-level concepts: Linux file formats, assembly, binaries, memory, and calling conventions\nCuriosity about AI/LLMs and some hands-on dabbling — you're ready to deepen that skill set on the job\nExperience developing tools, scripts, or plugins for analysis workflows\nProficiency in at least one reverse engineering-relevant scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, C/C++, etc.)\nAbility to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling\nProficiency with Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence)\n Preferred Skills\nReverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems\nReverse engineering network traffic and web applications\nFamiliarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols\nExperience applying automation or AI to reverse engineering tasks\nFamiliarity with agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems\nExperience with additional programming languages (Java, C)\nAnalyzing cyber security-related data sets (network traffic, OS events)\nKnowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems\nExperience with production CNO capabilities and operations\n️ Benefits at Bitwise\nTop salaries because we're top performers\nPick 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.\nAll 11 federal holidays, paid!\nUp to 2 snow days, paid!\nWe'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!\n100% 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.\n$5,250 annual education assistance for training, certifications, tuition, and even student loan repayments.\nSpot 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.\n Salary Range\n\n$239,500 – $282,000\n\nThis range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.\n\nSalary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.\n\n️ What to Expect After Applying\n\nYou'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:\n\nSend over additional company materials for you to review\nSchedule a video call to talk about you, our company, and your place in it\nCraft a delightful offer package for you and record a video walkthrough\nWork closely with you through onboarding. We'll keep it joyful and easy.\nℹ️ Disclaimers\n\nBitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.\n\nCompensation for this position, including all compensation options, will be determined on an individual basis following the interview process.\n\nIf you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to us.","datePosted":"2026-10-06T19:20:54.946Z","dateModified":"2026-10-06T19:20:54.946Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Bitwise","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Laurel","addressRegion":"MD","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"12d275e2250f7875143c5aa5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/12d275e2250f7875143c5aa5"}}