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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\nWe'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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\n Requirements\nProficiency with Python or another object-oriented programming language\nKnowledge of and hands-on experience using LLMs as part of a code solution workflow\nFamiliarity with UI/UX principles\nAbility to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to shifting requirements\nStrong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and engage with stakeholders\nExperience regularly engaging with customers to elicit requirements and develop solutions\n3 years of experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree\nActive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph\n Preferred Skills\nExperience with LLM UI open-source software such as OpenWebUI\nFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud service providers\nExperience with Kubernetes and Helm\nFamiliarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks\nExperience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices\nExperience with Docker and containerization\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$197,500 – $232,500\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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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\nWe'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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\n Requirements\nProficiency with Python or another object-oriented programming language\nKnowledge of and hands-on experience using LLMs as part of a code solution workflow\nFamiliarity with UI/UX principles\nAbility to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to shifting requirements\nStrong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and engage with stakeholders\nExperience regularly engaging with customers to elicit requirements and develop solutions\n3 years of experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree\nActive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph\n Preferred Skills\nExperience with LLM UI open-source software such as OpenWebUI\nFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud service providers\nExperience with Kubernetes and Helm\nFamiliarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks\nExperience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices\nExperience with Docker and containerization\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. 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We hope to say that many times about you.\n Salary Range\n\n$197,500 – $232,500\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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