👋🏼 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:

• 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

As a Data Scientist specializing in graph analysis and algorithms, you will join a collaborative team building an entirely new graph analysis platform that, for the first time, will allow our mission customers to visualize, analyze, and traverse their expansive and complex mission data in graph format and in near-real-time. Your responsibilities will center around enhancing our graph data capabilities—designing, modeling, and optimizing complex graph structures and crafting performant database queries. While familiarity with Neo4j and its query Public Content language, Cypher, is beneficial, we welcome candidates with broader graph analysis experience who are eager to deepen their expertise. You may also develop and maintain data parsers using Python to support our ingestion pipelines and maintain comprehensive documentation of data models. Finally, you will work directly with mission analysts and operators to listen to their needs and address them through novel data models and graphing solutions.
 
Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and refine graph data models to accommodate new data sources and fulfill customer-driven feature requests.
• Design and optimize graph queries, with an expectation to learn and utilize Cypher for Neo4j.
• Build and maintain data parsers in Python, ensuring reliable data ingestion.
• Validate and analyze mission data to confirm accuracy, integrity, and optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with analysts to understand and translate analytical requirements into practical graph-based solutions.
• Work alongside software developers to integrate efficient queries and data parsers into robust software components.
• Maintain clear, comprehensive documentation of graph schemas, data models, and related processes using tools such as Confluence.
• Engage directly with customers to understand operational challenges and propose effective technical solutions.

📋 Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
• Experience or interest in graph databases, such as Neo4j, with a willingness to learn specific tools like Cypher.
• Strong Python programming skills, specifically for writing and maintaining data parsing scripts.
• Proven ability to translate customer requirements into implementable data-driven solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Eight (8) years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or 4 additional years may substitute for a degree.
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🌟 Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience with Neo4j or other graph databases.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts.
• Understanding of graph theory and algorithms.
• Familiarity with real-time data processing or streaming analytics.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of ETL processes for large, complex datasets.
• Familiarity with SIGINT collection and analysis systems or similar mission environments.

🏝️ 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

This position is hourly. We estimate you'll earn between $150,000 and $205,000 annually, including our flex income, depending upon your annual work hours.

🛎️ 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 contact our excellent Head of Growth and Talent Acquisition, Janine Hunter, at janine.hunter@bitwise.tech for assistance.