{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"99e3ec408f61753fbfa55835","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/99e3ec408f61753fbfa55835","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/99e3ec408f61753fbfa55835","title":"Software Engineer – Inference","description":"Software Engineer – Inference\nAn active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role\n\nHey!\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!\nRemember, Bitwise is not a cult.\nWhat We Look For\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.\nWe ask that every new hire be able to:\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\nAbout this Role\nWe're looking for a Software Engineer to join our AI infrastructure team and help build the next generation of capabilities powering our customer's most critical missions. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to the foundation that makes cutting-edge AI accessible — ensuring users throughout the organization have reliable access to the highest-quality large language models (LLMs) available.\nThis isn't a role where you'll be handed a tightly scoped checklist and told to execute. Mission needs shift fast, new technologies emerge constantly, and you'll be expected to turn loosely defined problems into working solutions. You'll sharpen your skills continuously and grow alongside a team that takes both the mission and each other seriously.\nDay to day, you will:\nProcure, configure, and test new inference models, preparing them for release to users\nDevelop in-house services and techniques to ensure continual, high-quality inference for our customer\nWork with model vendor teams and representatives to build reliable pipelines for closed-source model usage\nCollaborate with teammates on surge efforts to support short-term, high-priority inference needs\nPartner with other teams across the organization to establish solid infrastructure and integrate LLM-powered tools that serve real user needs\nRequirements\n3 years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree\nExperience with Python and/or other modern programming languages\nFamiliarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks\nExperience with Kubernetes and Helm\nFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud service providers\nAbility to learn new technologies quickly and adapt as requirements evolve\nStrong communication skills and a genuine willingness to ask questions\nActive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with vLLM, LiteLLM, or similar inference-serving frameworks\nExperience with other LLM hosting frameworks and practices\nExperience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices\nExperience with Elastic, Grafana/Prometheus, or other observability frameworks and practices\nExperience with Docker and containerization\nExperience in traffic shaping and quality-of-service engineering\nKnowledge of and genuine interest in hosting AI capabilities\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.\nSalary Range\n$197,500 – $232,500\nThis range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.\nSalary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.\n️ What to Expect After Applying\nYou'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:\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\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!\nRemember, Bitwise is not a cult.\nWhat We Look For\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.\nWe ask that every new hire be able to:\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\nAbout this Role\nWe're looking for a Software Engineer to join our AI infrastructure team and help build the next generation of capabilities powering our customer's most critical missions. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to the foundation that makes cutting-edge AI accessible — ensuring users throughout the organization have reliable access to the highest-quality large language models (LLMs) available.\nThis isn't a role where you'll be handed a tightly scoped checklist and told to execute. Mission needs shift fast, new technologies emerge constantly, and you'll be expected to turn loosely defined problems into working solutions. You'll sharpen your skills continuously and grow alongside a team that takes both the mission and each other seriously.\nDay to day, you will:\nProcure, configure, and test new inference models, preparing them for release to users\nDevelop in-house services and techniques to ensure continual, high-quality inference for our customer\nWork with model vendor teams and representatives to build reliable pipelines for closed-source model usage\nCollaborate with teammates on surge efforts to support short-term, high-priority inference needs\nPartner with other teams across the organization to establish solid infrastructure and integrate LLM-powered tools that serve real user needs\nRequirements\n3 years of relevant experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, or 7 years of experience in lieu of a degree\nExperience with Python and/or other modern programming languages\nFamiliarity with Argo CD and/or other CI/CD frameworks\nExperience with Kubernetes and Helm\nFamiliarity with AWS or other cloud service providers\nAbility to learn new technologies quickly and adapt as requirements evolve\nStrong communication skills and a genuine willingness to ask questions\nActive TS/SCI clearance with polygraph\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with vLLM, LiteLLM, or similar inference-serving frameworks\nExperience with other LLM hosting frameworks and practices\nExperience supporting production software using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices\nExperience with Elastic, Grafana/Prometheus, or other observability frameworks and practices\nExperience with Docker and containerization\nExperience in traffic shaping and quality-of-service engineering\nKnowledge of and genuine interest in hosting AI capabilities\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.\nSalary Range\n$197,500 – $232,500\nThis range includes our flex income and depends upon your annual work hours.\nSalary is determined on an individual basis following the interview process and considering various factors such as years of experience, skills, education, and certifications.\n️ What to Expect After Applying\nYou'll get an email from us right away to acknowledge your application. After that, we'll:\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\nBitwise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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