Full-Stack Intelligence Data Engineer

Company: Bitwise
Location: Savage
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Software Engineer (Full Stack) 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 will serve as a full stack developer on a fast-paced team focused on discovering opportunities and enabling activities across numerous technical fields. In this role, you'll design and deliver custom applications that directly support mission-critical activities, working closely with our intelligence community customers to understand their evolving needs and deliver solutions that matter. You'll be responsible for developing scripts and analytics to provide novel insights into unique questions, finding and aggregating data from disparate sources, and integrating that data into new and existing tools. You'll develop UIs and visualizations that help customers better understand their data, elicit requirements and feedback directly from end-users and stakeholders, and collaborate with peers to share expertise and elevate the entire team. Your ability to architect and implement solutions from beginning to end — while remaining comfortable working directly with customers to solve hard problems in a dynamic, rapidly-changing environment — will be essential to your success here. Requirements 12 years of experience, OR a B.S. in a technical discipline plus 8 years of experience Demonstrated experience developing in Python, specifically with data transformations Proven experience writing frontend web applications in Javascript/Typescript and React Experience querying and developing in a big data environment Experience developing and managing Linux servers Ability to work directly with customers and users to solve unique, hard problems Desire to architect and implement solutions from beginning to end Active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph Preferred Skills Experience using AWS Experience with additional programming languages or frameworks (Java, FastAPI, Angular, Spring Boot, etc.) Desire to mentor and teach others Knowledge of AI/ML and Big Data tools (DuckDB, Polars, Pandas, Spark) ? 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. ?? 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. Last updated: 3/23/26

Keywords: Bitwise, Annandale , Full-Stack Intelligence Data Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Savage, Virginia