CNO Network Device Developer

** An active TS//SCI clearance with polygraph is required for this role **

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.

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

You'll be at the heart of our CNO operations, performing reverse engineering and developing software for network-based devices in a fast-paced, mission-centric environment. In this role, you'll work alongside analysts, operators, data scientists, and fellow software engineers to deliver tactical solutions that matter.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deriving, documenting, and analyzing stakeholder requirements to ensure mission alignment
• Porting, modifying, and augmenting existing toolsets to meet evolving operational needs
• Providing rapid prototypes for early validation and user feedback, demonstrating a deep understanding of mission requirements
• Developing production-ready tools that operate seamlessly within mission constraints
• Supporting fielded software systems and ensuring continuous operational capability

You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on national security by translating complex requirements into robust, reliable software solutions.

To be successful in this role, you need:

• 6+ years of experience with a B.S. in a technical discipline, OR 8+ years of experience without a B.S., OR 4+ years of experience with an M.S. in a technical discipline
• Deep familiarity with Unix-based systems (BSD, Linux, UNIX, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience with reverse engineering Linux-based network devices using Ghidra and/or IDA Pro
• In‑depth understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP) and network traffic analysis (Wireshark)
• Proficiency in producing and modifying software systems in C/C++, Python, and Assembly
• Demonstrated ability to support fielded software systems in operational environments
• Familiarity with Git, Subversion, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

We'd love to see experience with:

• Reverse engineering various RTOS or Microsoft Windows systems
• RISC processors (MIPS, POWER, ARM)
• Developing CNO‑specific software in Linux, Windows, or embedded applications
• Vulnerability research and exploit development
• End‑to‑end SIGINT collection and analysis systems
• Production CNO capabilities and operations

• 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.…