Team Lead; Developer & Reverse Engineering Security Clearance

Position: Team Lead (Developer & Reverse Engineering) with Security Clearance
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 The Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of software engineers focused on improving the work experience of software developers and reverse engineers using the customer's development platform. This role combines technical leadership, team coordination, customer engagement, and contract administration. The Team Lead serves as the primary interface with the customer while ensuring the team delivers high-quality, impactful tooling and workflow improvements.

Responsibilities will include:
* Maintain an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Candidates without a current clearance will not be considered.
* Lead and coordinate the day-to-day activities of a software engineering team.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, managing communication and expectations.
* Conduct regular meetings with team members to support performance, growth, and alignment.
* Identify, document, and prioritize technical and operational requirements.
* Manage team staffing, onboarding, and resource planning.
* Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when needed.
* Track progress, risks, and dependencies and communicate status to stakeholders. Requirements
* Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
* Strong software engineering background with experience in technical leadership roles.
* Ability to translate customer needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
* Experience coordinating work across multiple stakeholders or teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Familiarity with modern software development practices and tooling.
* Experience navigating challenges of customer development environment.
* Twelve (12) years with a Bachelor's or four (4) additional years without the degree.
* Don't quite meet these requirements? Peep our other prime positions Preferred Skills
* Experience leading developer productivity or internal tooling teams.
* Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools or platforms.
* Experience working in customer-facing or contract-driven engineering environments.
* Prior exposure to reverse engineering or security-focused engineering efforts. 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 We estimate you'll earn between $250,000 and $315,000 annually, including our flex income, depending 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,…