Full Stack Developer

Columbia, MD

Full Stack Developer

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

Let's be upfront: requirements on this team are sometimes varied, occasionally vague, and frequently shifting. If an ambiguous feature request makes you want to hide under your desk, this probably isn't the role for you. But if it makes you want to walk over to the customer, ask "What are you actually trying to do?", and then build a prototype to prove it — you're exactly who we're looking for.

As a Junior Full Stack Developer, you'll be building tools that provide mission cognizance and workflow automation for critical national security operations. You won't be expected to know everything on day one. We're hiring you because you're hungry to learn, energized by new technology, and excited to solve hard problems in dynamic environments. You'll be embedded in customer spaces, surrounded by smart and experienced engineers who are genuinely invested in your growth, and expected to figure things out — with plenty of mentorship along the way.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Embrace the Blur: Take vague or high-level requirements and turn them into actionable software. Rather than suffering in silence, you'll actively engage customers and stakeholders to seek clarification and uncover what they actually need.
Prototype Fearlessly: Write code, put it in front of users, gather feedback, and iterate. You know the first version is rarely the final version — and you don't get overly attached to your code.
Bother the Seniors: Actively seek out senior developers to review your work, explain complex architectural decisions, and share hard-earned wisdom. They like it, we promise.
Code with AI: Lean into AI-assisted development tools to multiply your output and accelerate how quickly you pick up new paradigms and patterns.
Build Full-Stack Solutions: Write scripts, develop user interfaces, and build backend logic to integrate disparate data sources into cohesive, usable tools.

📋 Requirements

Development Experience: You know your way around Python and JavaScript, and you've built things that actually work.
A Healthy Relationship with Ambiguity: You don't freeze when the path isn't perfectly paved. You're adaptable, energized by shifting requirements, and love getting your hands on new tech.
Strong Communication: You're comfortable talking to humans, not just machines. You ask good questions and genuinely listen to the answers.
The Basics: Comfortable navigating Linux environments and using Git without accidentally deleting the main branch.
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 3 years of relevant experience, or 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

🌟 Preferred Skills

Hands-on experience with agentic AI frameworks or building tools that leverage large language models (LLMs)
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker
Exposure to or interest in the SIGINT or Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission spaces

🏝️ 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

$197,500 – $232,500

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.