AI Developer Tools Engineer

Software Engineer (AI-Assisted Developer Tooling)

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 focus on improving the productivity and experience of software developers by building and integrating advanced development tooling. In this role, you'll emphasize AI-assisted IDE capabilities, automated code quality workflows, and experimentation with agentic and autonomous systems to support software development tasks.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing and implementing AI-assisted IDE and developer tooling capabilities

Integrating agent-based systems for repetitive developer tasks such as code reviews, unit test generation, and code quality analysis

Experimenting with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to assist with development workflows

Integrating new tools into existing development platforms and pipelines

Collaborating with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutions

Measuring and documenting the effectiveness of tooling improvements You'll be based in Laurel, MD.

Requirements

12 years of experience or a B.S. in a technical discipline plus 8 additional years of experience

Strong software engineering skills in one or more modern programming languages

Experience with IDEs, developer tools, or build and test systems

Hands-on experience with AI- or LLM-powered developer tools, including chat-based interfaces or automated coding agents

Ability to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling

Solid understanding of software development workflows and best practices

Active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph Preferred Skills

Experience with automated code review or static analysis tools

Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems

Experience working on developer platforms or internal engineering enablement teams

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Experience developing VS Code extensions (Typescript, Electron) 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: 3/16/26