> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1485080-software-engineer-swe-level-3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1485080-software-engineer-swe-level-3). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (SWE), Level 3 - **Company:** Bitwise - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $282,000.0 - $332,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Confluence, JIRA, Signals Intelligence, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Parsing, Technical Data Management Systems, Workflow Management Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Git, Atlassian Tools, Software Coding, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a37fe30402bb2207 ## About the Role We're looking for a sharp, mission-driven Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of AI and operational tradecraft. In this hybrid Analyst/Developer role, you'll bring deep experience with large language models and AI-integrated Python pipelines to bear on mission-critical work that genuinely matters. You won't just be writing code - you'll be shaping how intelligent automation is applied to real-world national security problems. From the earliest stages of conceptualization through deployment and beyond, you'll have a hand in every phase of the development lifecycle. You'll architect agentic AI workflows, conduct vulnerability research, analyze complex technical data, develop and document new tradecraft, and engage directly with customers to understand and deliver on their needs. This is a role for someone who is as comfortable thinking through a hard problem as they are building the solution to it., * Design and deploy agentic AI workflows that leverage autonomous planning and tool-use to streamline operations and improve system efficiency * Design, develop, and maintain automated workflows using Python * Conduct vulnerability analysis and contribute to ongoing research efforts * Develop and document new tradecraft for internal and customer use * Execute on customer requests and perform proactive customer outreach * 12 years of relevant experience, or 8 years with a B.S. in a technical discipline Technical skills you'll need to bring: * Deep experience leveraging large language models (LLMs) to solve complex problems, including expertise in prompt engineering and model optimization * Proven ability to integrate AI into automated pipelines and production workflows using APIs and orchestration tools * Strong Python development experience * Data parsing and manipulation * Networking knowledge and protocols * Experience with open source research * Knowledge of end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems * Familiarity with Git * Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) Preferred Skills * Experience with production CNO capabilities and operations ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [The Software Engineer 2030: From Coder To AI Orchestrator? - Patrick Schnell](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1825-the-software-engineer-2030-from-coder-to-ai-orchestrator-patrick-schnell) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [The AI Security Survival Guide: Practical Advice for Stressed-Out Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1015-the-ai-security-survival-guide-practical-advice-for-stressed-out-developers) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 166: Sycophancy, Zip bombs and AI Native Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/585-dev-digest-166-sycophancy-zip-bombs-and-ai-native-development) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)