Full Stack Engineer
Full Stack Engineer
An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role
Hey!
Bitwise 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!
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 country's 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'll be supporting critical operational missions by working alongside our customer to build and maintain tools that drive their most important workflows. As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll lead a small team focused on improving high-value operational processes. Day to day, you'll work within a team of teams, develop solutions iteratively within a fast CI/CD workflow, and operate on real-time feedback from users. You'll directly interface with a diverse group of analysts, operators, and developers, and you'll see the impact of your work on the mission every single day.
Your responsibilities will include:
Provide high-side development expertise
Expand on existing workflow automation efforts
Develop and maintain web applications to provide analytic and workflow support
Develop and maintain backend analytics
Operate with and optimize non-relational databases
Emphasize customer communication and gather feedback on project status and results
Break down large tasks for team members and guide their execution
Requirements:
12+ years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree
Extensive experience with full stack development, with a focus on Java and Angular JavaScript
Hands-on experience with non-relational databases
Demonstrated experience soliciting and applying feedback from stakeholders
Development experience in a Linux environment
Experience with AI-assisted development tools and workflows
Proven leadership experience
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
Experience with dataflow engineering
Experience with customer cross-domain solutions
Experience leveraging agentic AI for workflow automation
️ 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
$282,000 – $332,000
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 Applying
You'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.
ℹ️ 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 reach out to us.